How much funding does Catalyze Challenge Grant provide?

Catalyze Challenge Grant provides Up to US $300,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Catalyze Challenge Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Catalyze Challenge Grant

Catalyze

Foundation Grants for Youth Programs Youth Services Grants Workforce Development Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $300,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

There are both overall and theme-specific eligibility requirements for Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge.
Solutions and their organizations must:Serve one or more historically underserved groups of learners aged 11-22Provide direct service to learners.
Track metrics (see application guide for required metrics)Qualify to accept grant funding Theme two solutions must also expand upon existing industry partnerships and feature co-designed career-connected learning programs.

Overview

The Catalyze Challenge Grant, managed by Catalyze, is an opportunity for organizations to receive funding for innovative solutions that enhance career-connected learning for youth aged 11-22. With over $4 million available in Round 5, finalists can secure up to $300,000 to implement their ideas. The grant seeks proposals that empower underserved learners through hands-on experiences and meaningful employer partnerships, ultimately impacting over 65,000 young people across the U.S.

About Catalyze
Since 2021, Catalyze has awarded more than $14 million to 60+ organizations through national and regional challenges. The Catalyze community includes innovators who are piloting and scaling solutions that provide young people with career-connected learning opportunities on the pathway to fulfilling careers. Catalyze grantees are actively impacting more than 65,000 learners across the United States.
Are you ready to join a community of organizations changing the field of career-connected learning?
About Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge
Round 5 of the Catalyze Challenge is investing over $4 million in bold, early-stage innovations that expand career-connected learning for young people. Finalists will receive up to $300,000 to bring their vision to life.
Theme One: Career Exploration for Young Adolescents
Empowering middle and high school students to discover interests, build agency, and imagine their futures through hands-on, student-driven experiences.
Theme Two: Meaningful Work-Based Learning through Employer Partnerships
Connecting learners with employer co-designed opportunities that build technical and professional skills aligned with today’s workforce needs.

Eligibility

There are both overall and theme-specific eligibility requirements for Round Four of the Catalyze Challenge. Solutions and their organizations must:Serve one or more historically underserved groups of learners aged 11-22Provide direct service to learnersTrack metrics (see application guide for required metrics)Qualify to accept grant funding Theme two solutions must also expand upon existing industry partnerships and feature co-designed career-connected learning programs.