Author: Urban Awareness USA

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs funds international youth exchange programs that help high school students build technology, leadership, and entrepreneurship skills through hands-on training, company visits, and real-world innovation projects.

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) funds organizations that help schools, districts, and state education systems improve teaching quality, close achievement gaps, and support better outcomes for underserved students.

The American Camp Association offers up to $300,000 to U.S. camps and camp networks launching or expanding character development programs that promote leadership, community building, healthy living, and youth development. Funding supports implementation-ready projects for single organizations or collaborative camp partnerships.

The Save Mart CARES Foundation awards up to $10,000 to community-based nonprofits supporting food access and youth programs that help children and families thrive in local communities.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology awards up to $200,000 to organizations building regional partnerships that develop cybersecurity career pathways, workforce training, and employer-aligned education programs to meet local industry demand.

Horizon Bank awards up to $20,000 to nonprofits supporting education, housing, arts, and community development initiatives that strengthen local economies and improve quality of life in underserved communities.

The Office of National Drug Control Policy awards up to $2,500,000 to national nonprofits providing training, technical assistance, and leadership support to community anti-drug coalitions working to prevent substance misuse across the United States.

The Andrew Family Foundation Junior Board awards up to $25,000 project-based funding to nonprofits serving youth through education, the arts, humanitarian initiatives, and environmental awareness, prioritizing programs that create direct and measurable impact for young people and their communities.

HoganTaylor Foundation provides funding up to $5000 to nonprofit organizations that focus on Arts, culture and humanities, Education and research Health, Human Services, Public/Societal Benefit.

The HMSHost Foundation’s Journey For Good Grant provides up to $10,000 for workforce development programs that equip individuals with skills, training, and job placement opportunities. Ideal for nonprofits fostering economic mobility in under-resourced communities.