Grants for Mentoring Programs provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Don and Jean Sloan Youth Service Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Program Overview: This scholarship is awarded through Youth Volunteer Corps Headquarters to recognize and support outstanding young…
DPF Meenakshi Narain Mentoring Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Physical Society (APS) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The DPF Meenakshi Narain Mentoring Award,…
Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship Organization: Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) Program Type: Paid fellowship for formerly incarcerated young adults Overview A one-year paid…
Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL Foundation) Youth Volunteerism Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Southeast Kansas Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Dylan Meier…
Earl Woods Scholarship Program Funder: Tiger Woods Foundation Inc (California, US) Program Type: College scholarship and mentorship program Overview: The Earl Woods Scholarship Program is a…
Earle Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Earle Smith Memorial Scholarship,…
Early Learning Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: $5,000 - $10,000 Overview Grants to support early learning programs and…
ECP Teaching and Mentoring Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entomological Society of America (ESA) Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The ECP Teaching and Mentoring Award…
Education Support Grants Overview: ASF awards grants to support broader district-wide initiatives and programs that benefit students across multiple classrooms and schools. Geographic Scope: Ashland…
Educational Mentoring Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Amount: US $197,160 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Educational Mentoring…
Educator Portfolio Grants - Moral Education Funder: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Overview: The Foundation's inaugural grantmaking initiative (launched October 2022) includes an Educator…
Overview Elizabeth A. Lynn Foundation Elizabeth Lynn began the Elizabeth A. Lynn Foundation in 1984 to help strengthen the individuals and community that surrounded her and her family. Today,…
Emerging Optical Leaders (EOL) Program Overview: The Vision Council Foundation's Emerging Optical Leaders program strives to identify the next generation of optical industry leaders through…
EmpowerMENt Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The EmpowerMENt Fund Grant, offered by the Ann Arbor…
Engagement Grant Funder: Foundation for Vancouver Public Schools Geographic Scope: Vancouver Public Schools district (Vancouver, WA) Overview: The Foundation for VPS Engagement Grant program provides…
Equality Utah Scholarship Mentorship Program Overview: Equality Utah's scholarship mentorship program creates meaningful connections between LGBTQ students and allies with professionals who…
Excellence in Summer Service Awards (ESSA) Overview: MCCOY awards $1,000 scholarships to outstanding youth workers who serve as junior camp counselors and summer staff members at SYPF-funded youth…
Externship Program: A Mentoring Experience Funder: The Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) Target Audience: Medical students Geographic Scope: United States Program Duration:…
Fakhri A. Bazzaz and Steward T.A. Pickett Award for Excellence in Mentoring the Next Generation of Ecologists Purpose: Honors two eminent ecologists (Steward Pickett and the late Fakhri Bazzaz) who…
Farmer and Rancher Mentoring (FARM) Program Status: Currently paused due to federal funding freeze (as of January 27, 2025) Geographic Scope: Central Appalachia, Southwest Virginia region Overview:…