Youth Today
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944GrantsReducing racial disparities in juvenile justice program grant
GRANT FOCUS: Juvenile Justice, Racial Disparities, Minority Youth, Systemic Racism | Amount: Up to $2,000,000 | Deadline: July 11, 2023
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2.3KNewsNew BMX program teaches North Tulsa kids about bikes, racing and resilience
Without R.I.S.E., “nobody would know that BMX is like a real sport,” Salomon said.
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935GrantsK-12 agricultural education improvement national program grant
GRANT FOCUS: Agricultural Education, K-12, Educator Support, Education Policy | Amount: $960,000 | Deadline: July 6, 2023
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1.8KNewsSharing the sentence: Separation takes toll on incarcerated moms and their kids
Prisoners — and research — say visitations with incarcerated parents are a crucial lifeline for families.
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2.6KOpinionFor children under state supervision, youth service provider support can be a lifeline
Youth service providers play an integral role in supporting the needs of young people.
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1.1KGrantsChild/family safety and well-being national hotline program grant
GRANT FOCUS: Child Well-being, Child Safety, Family Support, Hotline, Domestic Violence | Amount: $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 | Deadline: July 11, 2023
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3.6KNewsSummer camps are booming, fueled by largest single federal funding windfall
Pandemic spending included $3 billion for afterschool/summer programs addressing learning loss and mental health.
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906GrantsYouth with disabilities employment center program grant
GRANT FOCUS: Youth w/ Disabilities, Youth Employment, Underserved Youth, Workforce Development | Amount: Up to $1,500,000 | Deadline: July 12, 2023
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2.8K► ReportsThe condition of education 2023
A new report presents key indicators on the condition of education at all levels.
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2.5KNewsAnalysts say curfews don’t work; cities bet on them as a tool against youth gun violence
“Nothing good really comes about after midnight," said Blakely, Georgia, Police Chief Will Caudill.
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1.6KNewsTeen workers are in high demand for summer and commanding better pay
With a tight labor market, teens can now demand more from their summer jobs.
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2.5KGrantsMidwest community organizing grants
Subject: Community, Community Organizing, Social Change, Social Justice | Deadline: June 30, 2023 | Amount: Unspecified
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1.4KNewsKids could fill labor shortages, even in bars, if these lawmakers succeed
Child welfare advocates worry the measures could scale back hard-won protections for minors.
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2.5K► NewsmakersNatalia Pane appointed president of Child Trends
Natalia Pane succeeds retiring 17-year president Carol Emig on July 1.
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1.5KGrantsLGBTQ+ youth well-being, family counseling and support program grants
GRANT FOCUS: LGBTQ+ Youth, Youth Well-being, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Behavioral Health | Amount: Up to $425,000 | Deadline: July 3, 2023
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2.7KOpinionWhy is a book about love the latest casualty in the book ban culture wars?
Bans are hitting record highs and states are moving to limit teaching of certain information.
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5.2KNewsUS book ban push draws students, parents and librarians into national fight
The fight over book bans has lead to rallies, lawsuits and death threats.
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2.5KNewsAt graduations, Native American students seek acceptance of tribal regalia
Whether she could was up to her Oklahoma high school. Administrators told her no.
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1.1KGrantsCommunity development and economic mobility improvement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Community Development, Economic Mobility, Low-Income Youth/Families | Amount: $500,000 - $600,000 | Deadline: July 17, 2023
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2.0KOpinionSouth Dakota afterschool program shows the power of authentically responding to community needs
The Cheyenne River Youth Project has managed to access public funding bottlenecked in school budgets.
