Grants for Mentoring Programs

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 286 active grants for mentoring programs in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Women's Fund Grants Community Foundation of the Eastern Shor · Foundation Not published · $65K Support programs addressing unmet needs of women and girls	Not published	$65K
First Tee College Scholarship Program Urban Family Sports Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scholar Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development and mentorship of First Tee alumni through their journey in higher education.	Not published	Varies
Jed Burtt Undergraduate Mentoring Grants Wilson Ornithological Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Jed Burtt Undergraduate Mentoring Grants, offered by the Wilson Ornithological Society, support mentors of undergraduate students engaged in ornithological research.	Not published	Up to $3K
EmpowerMENt Fund Grant Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The EmpowerMENt Fund Grant, offered by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, aims to uplift young Black males in Washtenaw County by promoting their educational success.	Not published	Up to $15K
Liberty Partnerships Program Grant New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · Varies The Liberty Partnerships Program, initiated by the New York State Education Department, aims to foster partnerships among Institutions of Higher Education and communities to support at-risk students.	Not published	Varies
Groundwaves Hip-Hop Mentorship Program Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Connecticut Mentoring Fund Governor's Partnership to Protect Connecticut's Workforce Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K – $25K The Connecticut Mentoring Fund provides competitive grants to mentoring programs across Connecticut.	Not published	$6K – $25K
MPI Mentorship Program Moving Picture Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Pairs emerging filmmakers with seasoned industry professionals for a yearlong experience of meaningful dialogue, practical support, and values-driven career development.	Not published	Varies
United Way of Effingham County Annual Grant Program United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cardinal Opportunities Mentoring Program Upper Dublin Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies For more than 20 years, the Cardinal Opportunities Mentoring Program has supported more than 100 high school students in the District by matching them with community volunteers who help prepare students for high school, post-secondary…	Not published	Varies
Ghoulson Fund Orange Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Education & Youth Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ The Daniel Foundation believes that a quality education provides the basis for individual opportunity and economic vitality.	Not published	Varies
Regional Impact Grants: Norwich Youth The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Regional Impact Grants for Norwich Youth aim to support youth development programs targeting economically and socially disadvantaged youth in Norwich.	Not published	Up to $15K
OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Resource Center (361629) Grant US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.6M The OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Resource Center grant supports mentoring grantees by maintaining the National Mentoring Resource Center website and providing essential training and technical assistance.	Not published	Up to $2.6M
Folk Arts Apprenticeship Grant Mississippi Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $3K The Mississippi Arts Commission was established in 1968 by the Mississippi Legislature as the official grants-making and service agency for the arts in the state.	Not published	$3K
Youth and Adult Grant Programs Adolph Coors Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $175K The Adolph Coors Foundation's Youth and Adult Grant Programs support initiatives that promote self-reliance and integrity among Coloradans.	Not published	$5K – $175K
Give Back Scholars Advisory Board (GSAB) Give Something Back A NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
YEP STL! – Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grant Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12K YEP STL! is a grant initiative where high-school students come together to support organizations benefiting youth in the St. Louis area.	Not published	$12K
Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund Grant, established in 1984, supports nonprofit organizations serving disadvantaged youth in south central PA, particularly in Harrisburg.	Not published	Up to $1K
Masonic Model Student Assistance Program Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio Grand Lodge · Foundation Not published · Varies The Masonic Model Student Assistance Program provides support and mentorship to young people in Ohio, emphasizing the core values of Freemasonry and youth development.	Not published	Varies
Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL Foundation) Youth Volunteerism Grants Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL Foundation) offers Youth Volunteerism Grants aimed at fostering community service in Southeast Kansas.	Not published	Varies
DPF Meenakshi Narain Mentoring Award Grant American Physical Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The DPF Meenakshi Narain Mentoring Award, established by the American Physical Society, honors exceptional mentorship in particle physics.	Not published	$5K
Building Tomorrow (At-Risk Youth Trades Program) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K – $80K	Not published	$40K – $80K
Health Career Connection Internship Grant John Muir Health · Foundation Not published · Varies The Health Career Connection Internship, offered by John Muir Health, is a 10-week full-time program aimed at empowering underrepresented college students in healthcare.	Not published	Varies

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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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