Grants for Mentoring Programs

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 286 active grants for mentoring programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 118 list an award amount, with a median of $7,750.

Grants tracked: 286; from 239 funders
Median award: $7,750; middle half $2,000–$30K
Total listed funding: $14.5M; across 118 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 6; 19 with a published date

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Earle Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Earle Smith Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, provides $1,000 to support students with a minimum GPA of 2.5.	Not published	$1K
Resident Mentoring Program Academic Pediatric Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentoring opportunities for residents in pediatrics.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards Oregon Center for Nursing · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Outstanding Nurse Preceptor Awards is an annual recognition program celebrating exceptional nurse preceptors who demonstrate excellence in mentorship, leadership, and support.	Not published	Varies
O'Brate Traditional College Scholarship Grant O'Brate Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The O'Brate Traditional College Scholarship supports disadvantaged youth in Kansas, aged 17-25, particularly those who have been in foster care or face unstable living conditions.	Not published	$500 – $5K
REACH Georgia Scholarship Cartersville Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Pairs rising 8th graders (Scholars) with a mentor and provides financial support.	Not published	Up to $10K
ECP Teaching and Mentoring Award Grant The Entomological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $1K The ECP Teaching and Mentoring Award recognizes outstanding contributions in entomological education and mentoring by early-career professionals.	Not published	$1K
BALIF New Lawyers Committee Mentorship Program Bay Area Lawyers for Individua · Foundation Not published · Varies To provide mentorship opportunities for law students, post-bar graduates, and lawyers of all experience levels from a wide array of legal backgrounds and life experiences.	Not published	Varies
Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant (Formerly Local Section Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR) Grant) American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Local Section Inclusion and Belonging Grant, offered by the American Chemical Society, provides up to $3,000 for projects that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within local sections and their communities.	Not published	Up to $3K
Mellon Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internships Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Mellon Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) offers a unique opportunity for three undergraduate interns to engage in research and career exploration in Indigenous Studies.	Not published	$3K
Ujima Legacy Fund Grants The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Ujima Legacy Fund will not award grants in 2024.	Not published	Varies
Broadrick Family Foundation Grant Broadrick Family Foundation of Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Broadrick Family Foundation Grant, established in 2010, focuses on supporting local charities dedicated to aiding children and those in need.	Not published	Varies
ALKU Scholarship Alku Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K In partnership with Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP), ALKU awards an annual $30,000 college scholarship (distributed over four years) to a rising Massachusetts high school senior who has been engaged in a positive, empowering youth-adult…	Not published	Up to $30K
Morris J. & Betty Kaplun Foundation Grant Morris J & Betty Kaplun Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation Grant supports small organizations that work with middle-school youth to foster empathy and cross-cultural understanding.	Not published	$1K – $5K
UPS Foundation Grant - Park Steward Program Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Academic Mentorship Grant Institute for Humane Studies · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Academic Mentorship program, offered by the Institute for Humane Studies, invites graduate students to collaborate with esteemed faculty on impactful research over one year.	Not published	Up to $8K
Don and Jean Sloan Youth Service Scholarship Youth Volunteer Corps · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship is awarded through Youth Volunteer Corps Headquarters to recognize and support outstanding young volunteers.	Not published	$1K
Glen Brindley Mentorship Program Christian Ophthalmology Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Glen Brindley Mentorship Program is a mentoring initiative within the Christian Ophthalmology Society designed to connect experienced ophthalmologists with younger medical students, residents, fellows, and early-career physicians.	Not published	Varies
Freeman Bullock Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Freeman Bullock Scholarship was established in honor of Freeman Bullock (1926-2009), Director and former President of Big Brothers Big Sisters Houston.	Not published	Up to $2K
HCF: Women's Fund Grants Hamilton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hamilton Community Foundation's Women's Fund Grants support innovative programs that empower women and girls in Butler County.	Not published	Varies
Seton Hall University Undergraduate Mentoring Program FWA of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Over 50 scholarships A mentoring program established in 2015 to encourage women to seek career opportunities in finance and business. The program leverages Seton Hall's strong academic reputation and alignment with FWA values.	Not published	Over 50 scholarships
Shark Enhancement Program Nova Southeastern University Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 Assist students by improving their overall academic performance and engagement with the Nova Southeastern University community	Not published	$100
AmeriCorps Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies AmeriCorps is a federally-supported national network of programs that engages nearly 75,000 Americans each year in service to meet critical needs in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security, and other areas.	Not published	Varies
Wyoming Arts Council: Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grants Wyoming Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $3K The Wyoming Arts Council offers Folk & Traditional Arts Mentoring Project Grants to foster in-person, hands-on instruction of traditional skills in Wyoming.	Not published	$3K
Community Empowerment Fund Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $20K The Community Empowerment Fund Grant aims to support community-based organizations in Boston working to empower Black men and boys.	Not published	Up to $20K

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About grants for mentoring programs

Grants for mentoring programs fund initiatives that connect young people with caring adults to support academic, social, and emotional development, often targeting youth facing risk. The largest dedicated federal source is the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), which funds national and multistate mentoring programs. Private foundations, corporate giving programs, and community foundations also support school- and community-based mentoring.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for mentoring programs award?

Of the 286 grants for mentoring programs Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 118 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $7,750, and the middle half fall between $2,000 and $30K. The largest is $7M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for mentoring programs?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star (8), Morasha Olami Inc (7), FWA of New York Inc (5), Aging (3), and Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (3). In all, 239 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for mentoring programs due?

Of 286 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 19 have a published upcoming deadline, 113 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 148 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.

What mentoring grants are available?

Mentoring grants support one-on-one and group mentoring for youth, including school-based, community-based, and specialized programs serving young people at risk for delinquency or other challenges. The federal government funds youth mentoring primarily through OJJDP's National Mentoring Programs and Multistate Mentoring Programs Initiative, which support recruiting and training mentors and improving program quality. Many private and corporate funders also support mentoring as part of broader youth-development priorities.

Which organizations fund mentoring programs?

The primary federal funder of youth mentoring is the U.S. Department of Justice through OJJDP, which awards substantial annual funding to national and regional mentoring intermediaries. The nonprofit MENTOR (the National Mentoring Partnership) advocates for and supports the mentoring field, and many private foundations and corporate philanthropy programs fund mentoring tied to education, workforce readiness, and community well-being. Local United Ways and community foundations are also common sources.

Are there mentoring grants for schools and nonprofits?

Yes. Both schools and nonprofit organizations can pursue mentoring funding, often by partnering with established mentoring intermediaries that receive federal pass-through funds. Federal OJJDP funding frequently flows to national organizations that then sub-award to local programs, so partnership is a common path for smaller groups.

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