224 Tennessee Grants for Youth

224 Youth and At-Risk Youth Grants for Tennessee

Discover grants for youth development, leadership, health, and education programs. Funding supports at-risk and underserved youth, training initiatives, juvenile delinquency prevention, and opportunities to improve outcomes for youth and young adults.

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Grants to USA Middle Schools for After-School Athletics Programming

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to USA middle schools for after-school athletics programming serving students in grades 6-8. Funding is intended for the acquisition of sports equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms. The goal of the funding source is to help as many programs and schools as po...

GrantWatch ID#: 163705

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Music Education for Children

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to enhance music education for children. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority will be given to applicants with innovative approaches, low overhead, and/or collaborative...

GrantWatch ID#: 181377

In-Kind Training and Resources to USA Organizations to Advance Healing and Empowerment for Mar...

Deadline: 01/15/26

In-kind training, resources, and consultation services to USA organizations to advance healing and empowerment for marginalized youth. Funding is intended to expand programs that promote self-respect, self-awareness, and self-control for participants. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 184867

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools to Support Student Music Programs, STEM and STEAM Program...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs related to music and STEAM and for projects that address hearing impairment. The purpose of the program is to support innovative music education, performance, and production activities; STEM and STEAM prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 193650

Opportunity for USA High School Juniors and Accompanying Educators to Participate in a Leaders...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Opportunity for USA high school juniors and accompanying educators to participate in a leadership development program. Participants will receive mentorship, college guidance support, and funding to implement community benefit projects. Eligible applicants attend public...

GrantWatch ID#: 193861

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for Projects and Activities to Combat Plasti...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying students for projects and activities to combat plastic pollution. Applicants must participate in online activities hosted by the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support community proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 213185

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Challenge to Cr...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young individuals to participate in a challenge to create innovative educational programs. The opportunity is intended for participants between the ages of 15 and 26 to develop programs addressing themes that include the e...

GrantWatch ID#: 217876

Awards to USA High School Students to Support Their Pursuit of Music and Theater

Deadline: 01/15/26

Awards to USA high school students to support their pursuit of music and theater. Eligible applicants are students in 11th or 12th grade who are involved in musical theater and music. Funding is intended to assist with costs related to auditions, summer programs, visit...

GrantWatch ID#: 224348

Opportunity for USA and International Teenagers to Participate in a STEM Learning and Study Ab...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Opportunity for USA and International teenagers to participate in a STEM learning and study abroad program. Participants will complete a period of distance learning before traveling abroad for a month-long immersion program centered around global sustainability. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225136

Grants to USA Tribal Land Offices to Support Summer Internships

Deadline: 01/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA Tribal land offices to support summer internships. Funding is intended to provide hands-on experience to high school students who are interested in careers in Tribal land management. The program will provide a 10- to 11-week paid internsh...

GrantWatch ID#: 224545

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Local Needs Among Indigenous Commu...

Deadline: 01/16/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects addressing local needs among Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for projects that promote physical activity, plan for sustainability, and demonstrate a clear need. Applicants serve youth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225215

Grant to a Tennessee Nonprofit for Initiatives to Address Behavioral Health

Deadline: 01/16/26

Grant to a Tennessee nonprofit organization for initiatives to address behavioral health. Certain applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to train perinatal and pediatric professionals to diagnose, manage, and refer women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225896

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Participate in a Student Documentar...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students in grades six through twelve to participate in a documentary competition. Winners receive cash prizes of up to $5,000. Students create a short documentary video, five to six minutes in length, about issues that im...

GrantWatch ID#: 149468

Award to a USA Nonprofit for Improving the Health Status of the Medically Underserved

Deadline: 01/20/26

Award to a USA nonprofit community agency or health nonprofit organization for programs that improve the health of traditionally underserved populations. Eligible applicants must be stand-alone public or private sector entities that are run and managed outside a hospit...

GrantWatch ID#: 154739

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, School Districts, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Educati...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, school districts, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for initiatives related to arts education. New applicants must contact a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for impactful arts education activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224434

Opportunity for USA K-12 Students and Educators to Participate in a Challenge Using Artificial...

Deadline: 01/20/26 Conference Date: 01/19/26

Opportunity for USA and territories K-12 students and educators, and teams thereof, to participate in a challenge using Artificial Intelligence tools. Educators' submissions must focus on approaches to using AI technologies in the classroom, while students' submissions...

GrantWatch ID#: 225134

Grants to USA Programs to Engage High School Students in Challenging Mathematics

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories programs that engage high school students in mathematical studies over the summer. The purpose of the program is to encourage talented students to tackle intellectual challenges in their pursuit of difficult mathematical i...

GrantWatch ID#: 177573

Grants to USA Youth Leaders for Projects to Address Childhood Hunger

Deadline: 01/25/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA and territories youth leaders for projects addressing childhood hunger. Funding is intended to support community service initiatives and fundraising projects. The goal of the program is to actualize young people's ideas related to childhood hung...

GrantWatch ID#: 177973

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Initiatives to Prevent or Curb the Use of Tobacco Products ...

Deadline: 01/27/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for initiatives to prevent or curb the use of tobacco products by state youth. Certain applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the grant is for collaborative efforts between the organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225897

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Prevent Homelessness and Encourage Rehousing...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to prevent and address homelessness and support rehousing projects for individuals in need. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 162568

Opportunity for USA IHE Students to Participate in an Entrepreneurial Competition

Deadline: 01/30/26

Opportunity for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas IHE student teams to compete for prizes in a statewide entrepreneurial contest. Applicants must submit a first-round application before the full application. The competition is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 176949

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations to benefit local children and youth under the age of 20 in eligible areas. Grant funds may be requested for purchases, specific items, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177478

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Gardening Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and school districts for gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended to support the creation or expansion of green spaces and gardens that serve 15 or more youth in com...

GrantWatch ID#: 184957

Grants to USA Schools for Opportunities to Experience Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200725

In-Kind Support of Software Subscriptions to USA School Administrators and Teachers to Improve...

Deadline: 01/30/26

In-kind support of software subscriptions to USA educators, school administrators, and teachers to improve literacy in children in grades 3-8. Grantees will receive a full, free subscription to a literacy program to implement at their schools. The program is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216445

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Teens to Participate in a Competition That Addr...

Deadline: 01/30/26 Conference Date: 01/16/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International teens to participate in a competition that addresses global sustainability concerns. The program is available to 13-18-year-olds who are supervised by an educator, parent, mentor, or after-school program leader. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 225268

Grants to USA Middle Schools to Support Student Public Service Through Music Education Programs

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA middle schools for music education programs that have a community service component. Students at recipient schools will provide at least three musical performances to seniors in the local community, interacting with them during and/or following each perfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 198194

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Native American Tribes for Programs to Benefit Troubled and At-Ri...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American Tribes for programs and initiatives that benefit troubled and at-risk youth. Funding may be requested to support general operations, capacity-building projects, and capital n...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921

Grants to USA High Schools Serving Low-Income Students for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA high schools serving low-income families to develop community service programs for students. Funding is intended to cover compensation for staff supervision. The purpose of the program is to empower students affected by trauma to overcome obstacles and im...

GrantWatch ID#: 211154

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Lives of Local Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote health and well-being, increase economic self-su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216492

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Programs and Projects in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the focus areas of child and youth wellbeing, animal welfare, and conservation and envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 216494

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for Environment, Youth, Elderly, and Historic Pres...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities, including libraries and local departments, for local community programs and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of environment, youth, elderly, and hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216496

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Engage Local Youth in Group and Team-Based Acti...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to increase participation in group activities, such as sports, for local children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote activities that provide a sense of belong...

GrantWatch ID#: 216498

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Address Issues Relat...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for initiatives that address issues related to youth involved with armed groups. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including education and skill building, reconciliat...

GrantWatch ID#: 218665

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Sailing Programs that Benefit Underser...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for sailing programs that benefit underserved youth. The purpose of the program is to afford disadvantaged young people between the ages of 9 and 21 an educational experience that will te...

GrantWatch ID#: 225238

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA K-12 Schools for Career Planning Programming

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to USA K-12 schools for programming related to career planning. Funding also includes a Fellowship that offers coaching, networking, and technical support. Applicants will provide the opportunity for middle and high school students...

GrantWatch ID#: 225302

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Grants to USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Entertainment Opportunities for Individuals with Physical Challen...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide entertainment opportunities for individuals with physical challenges. Funding may be used for events and experiences including, but not limited to athletic programs, recreational activities, day trips, and fun events. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 177423

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for programming to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for activities focusing on youth, education, families, arts, civic efforts, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 178247

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Foundations and Conservancies to Promote Conservation...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International foundations and conservancies to promote conservation activities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: wildlife and habitat protection, youth education, and shooting sports. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 220766

Grants to USA Schools and LEAs to Provide Mental Health Programs and Services for Students

Deadline: 02/02/26

Grants of up to $25,0000 and grants of up to $85,000 to USA public and private schools, LEAs, and charter school management companies to create mental health programs. Funding is intended to support the provision of services to children experiencing social-emotional, b...

GrantWatch ID#: 188604

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early- and Mid-Career Researchers for Studies to...

Deadline: 02/02/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early- and mid-career researchers for studies to improve educational outcomes for children throughout the world. Eligible research disciplines include psychology, behavioral science, linguistics, educational sciences, and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226294

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 Students to Participate in a Science Competition

Deadline: 02/03/26

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 student teams to participate in a STEM competition. The competition is intended to encourage students to focus on team-based learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The competition encourages students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177808

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Libraries for Literacy Programs to Benefit Famili...

Deadline: 02/05/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, K-12 public and private schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries in the funding source's service area for literacy programs that benefit families. Funding is intended for adult education instructio...

GrantWatch ID#: 167826

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline: 02/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

Grants to USA Nonprofit Out-of-School Program Providers to Serve Middle School Students

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA nonprofit providers of out-of-school programs to enhance extracurricular programming for students in grades 6-8. The funding is intended to support summer and after-school educational programs in offering guidance and skills that these students...

GrantWatch ID#: 182832

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Enrichment Programs that Benefit Middle School Studen...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational enrichment programs that benefit middle school students, particularly in underserved populations. Funding is intended for out-of-school activities, including after-school and summer learning programs, that help prep...

GrantWatch ID#: 212265

Opportunity for USA K-12 Teachers and Their Students to Participate in a Program to Address Hu...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Opportunity for USA and territories K-12 teachers and their students to participate in a program to address hunger among children. Participants will consider how to improve their efforts to combat hunger and then conduct a project. The purpose of the program is to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 225060