Grants for Mentoring Programs

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 293 active grants for mentoring programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	GIRLS Mentorship Grant	Chicago Women in Philanthropy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Woody and Gayle Hunt - Aspen Institute Fellowship Grant	The Aspen Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Scaffolding for Practicing Artists (SPA) Program	The Map Fund Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educational Mentoring Program Grant	Illinois Department of Children and Family Services	Rolling	$197K
Foundation	Olami JBiz Mentorship Trips	Morasha Olami Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Dance/USA Institute for Leadership Training (DILT)	Danceusa	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Arts Internship Program LA	Exploring the Arts Inc	Rolling	Paid internship + Adobe CC Membership for 2 years
Foundation	Bergel Institute Fellowship - FE3: The Creation of the Mentoring Industry in the United States Grant	The Bergel Institute	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Leadership4Life (L4L)	Military Warriors Support Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Vision Fund	Woman's Missionary Union Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Harambee Citybuilders Apprenticeship Program	River City Community Development Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HSI Implementation and Evaluation Project: Co-Curricular Strategies to Support Academically Challenged Diverse Undergraduate STEM Majors	Nova Southeastern University Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	WMF: Annual Grants	Wellington Management Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	REACH Georgia Scholarship Program Grant	Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Big Brothers/Big Sisters Green County Scholarship Grant	Community Foundation of Southern	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Aspirations Incubator Seed Grant	Rural Youth Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	JSF Scholarships for Economically Disadvantaged Students Grant	Theodore R and Vivian M	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sonnentag Foundation Grant	Sonnentag Foundation Ltd	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AIMSE Mentorship Program	Association of Investment Management	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAOP Mentorship Program	American Academy of Orofacial Pain	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cardinal Health Foundation Student Success Grants	United Way of Central Ohio Inc	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship Grant	American Society for Microbiology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mentoring Programs that Promote Humanistic Care (RFP)	The Arnold Gold Foundation	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	inSTEM Alumni Program	National Science and Technology	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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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