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 Directing Mentorship Seriesfest · Foundation Not published · Varies Prestigious mentorship program pairing rising female directors with established episodic directors on Shondaland-produced television series.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Fund Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Most diverse funding opportunity from CFOV reaching all eight-county service area, supporting projects addressing needs to improve quality of life in Ohio Valley.	Not published	Varies
National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants Youth Service America · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth Service America’s 2023-2024 Lead Agency Partner Grants are a key part of a strategy to double youth participation rates in the United States to at least 50% in celebration of America’s Semiquincentennial (America250) in July 2026.	Not published	Varies
World Kinect Corporation Diversity Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K World Kinect Corporation partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) to support and recognize historically underrepresented students.	Not published	Up to $5K
Take Stock In Children (TSIC) Flagler County Education Direct Support Organization Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentorship and support program connecting mentors with students	Not published	Varies
Youth-Serving Organization (YSO) Competitive Grant Program Camden Education Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K Provides operational and program funding to Camden-led nonprofit organizations serving youth aged 3-18.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Vancouver Parks & Rec Teen Late Night The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County · Foundation Not published · Varies A summer initiative providing local teens with a safe and inclusive environment during evening hours, offering recreational opportunities, mentorship, and healthy activities designed to promote positive life choices.	Not published	Varies
Volunteer and Civic Engagement Mini-Grants Volunteer Mississippi · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Volunteer and Civic Engagement Mini-Grants program, managed by Volunteer Mississippi, aims to support diverse projects promoting community service.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Special Initiative Grants The Devto Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in Orange County and the Coachella Valley. Pamela R. Cohen, Ed.M., Foundation Administrator	Not published	$100K – $250K
Teacher Mentorship and Retention Grant (TMRG) – FY27 – State Funds Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnesota Department of Education makes this funding available to Minnesota School Districts, Tribally Controlled Schools, Charter Schools, Cooperative Units, and Coalition of Teachers for the purpose of developing, sustaining, and…	Not published	Varies
Torchbearers Sakura Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Listed as a program under Sakura Foundation's offerings.	Not published	Varies
Laura Penny Community Impact Award The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · $1K Named after former WFSA CEO Laura Penny, this award recognizes women making positive changes in the lives of women and girls. The award honors women leaders in community organizing and advocacy.	Not published	$1K
Wall Street Exchange Program (WSE) FWA of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A prestigious career development program designed to augment and complement the summer internship experience for upper-level college students.	Not published	Varies
GIRLS Mentorship Grant Chicago Women in Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies The GIRLS Mentorship Program, organized by Chicago Women in Philanthropy, empowers young girls through mentorship and leadership development.	Not published	Varies
Woody and Gayle Hunt - Aspen Institute Fellowship Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Woody and Gayle Hunt - Aspen Institute Fellowship aims to empower exceptional leaders from the Borderplex Region by providing financial support for participation in leadership development programs.	Not published	Varies
Scaffolding for Practicing Artists (SPA) Program The Map Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SPA is MAP Fund's coaching and strategic support program for practicing artists. Described as "Every artist deserves SPA," this program provides ongoing support beyond traditional grants.	Not published	Varies
Educational Mentoring Program Grant Illinois Department of Children and Family Services · Foundation Not published · $197K The Educational Mentoring Program by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services aims to empower youth by fostering their academic and vocational skills through dedicated mentoring.	Not published	$197K
Olami JBiz Mentorship Trips Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentorship and networking trips for Jewish business professionals and students interested in business careers.	Not published	Varies
Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training (DILT) Danceusa · Foundation Not published · Varies DILT is a mentee-driven national dance mentorship and leadership development program designed to build leadership and resiliency skills of early-career dance leaders representing the vast scope of the national dance community.	Not published	Varies
Arts Internship Program LA Exploring the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Paid internship + Adobe CC Membership for 2 years	Not published	Paid internship + Adobe CC Membership for 2 years
Bergel Institute Fellowship - FE3: The Creation of the Mentoring Industry in the United States Grant The Bergel Institute · Foundation Not published · $30K FE1: Bringing an End to the Poverty-Violence Connection in the U.SFE2: Building a Fully-Resourced CommunityFT1: Using AI to Expand Economic OpportunityFS1: Cutting Edge or Pseudoscience?FH1: Expanding our Understanding of Health and…	Not published	$30K
Leadership4Life (L4L) Military Warriors Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Vision Fund Woman's Missionary Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WMU Vision Fund was established in 1993 to support the core ministries of WMU, which began over 130 years ago. Supports multiple WMU ministries that strengthen missions discipleship, leadership development, and compassion ministries:	Not published	Varies
Harambee Citybuilders Apprenticeship Program River City Community Development Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Harambee Citybuilders is a youth apprenticeship program offering training and volunteer opportunities combined with educational stipends.	Rolling	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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