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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Olami JLaw Mentorship Trips Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentorship and networking trips for aspiring Jewish law professionals to connect with mentors and build careers.	Not published	Varies
Will Harris Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Will Harris Scholarship was established in 2024 by Will Harris, a longtime Big Brother who created this scholarship to provide additional financial support to deserving students who plan to pursue higher education.	Not published	Up to $3K
Emerging Optical Leaders (EOL) Program The Vision Council Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vision Council Foundation's Emerging Optical Leaders program strives to identify the next generation of optical industry leaders through networking, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Externship Program Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Silver Family Foundation Grant Silver Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Silver Family Foundation Grant supports transformative youth development programs aimed at underserved youth aged 5-18 in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Cynthia A. Carano Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Cynthia A. Carano Memorial Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, honors the legacy of an inspiring educator who dedicated over 23 years to teaching.	Not published	Up to $2K
Daniel Keating Foundation - General Grant Program Daniel Keating Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Daniel Keating Foundation provides grants to organizations that lift up and light up the lives of young people facing financial, emotional and physical changes in the Kansas City and Manhattan, KS community.	Not published	Varies
GM Genius Fantasy Football Scholarship Competition The National Mentoring Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K GM Genius is a scholarship competition and digital learning platform developed by How I Decide Foundation that teaches critical thinking and decision-making concepts through an innovative fantasy football format.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Bill and Reba Newton Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Bill and Reba Newton Scholarship was established to encourage students to explore the fields of STEM and architecture. The scholarship was created by David to honor his former mentors Bill and Reba Newton.	Not published	Up to $1K
Richard Cadle Mentoring Scholarship for Pharmacy Leadership Grant TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Richard Cadle Mentoring Scholarship for Pharmacy Leadership, established in 2017, honors Dr. Richard Cadle's legacy in mentoring pharmacy leaders in Texas.	Not published	$1K
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship Program Vital Impacts · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide intensive mentorship and guidance to emerging photographers to develop their photographic projects and skills in environmental storytelling.	Not published	Varies
Student Volunteer Program The William W Backus Hospital · Foundation Not published · Varies A funded program that gives high school students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare while providing services to Backus Hospital patients and staff.	Not published	Varies
Early Learning Grants Grays Harbor Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $10K Grants to support early learning programs and initiatives that establish quality education and learning opportunities for young children in Grays Harbor County.	Rolling	$5K – $10K
ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant Scansource Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ScanSource Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting underrepresented children, PreK-12 education, and community-based family support.	Not published	Varies
Filmmaker Network Moving Picture Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Exclusive gatherings that enable MPI filmmakers to network while learning from industry experts.	Not published	Varies
National MS Society: MS Clinical Mentorships: Medical Student Mentorship Program Grant National Multiple Sclerosis Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The National Multiple Sclerosis Society offers a Medical Student Mentorship Program that provides a four-week clinical experience for medical students who have completed at least one year of school.	Not published	$5K
Olami JTech Mentorship Trips Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentorship and networking trips for Jewish technology professionals and students interested in tech careers.	Not published	Varies
Skylight Mentorship Program Another Round Another Rally · Foundation Not published · Varies A six-week mentorship program that connects female, femme, and nonbinary bartending professionals with experienced spirits industry mentors for career advancement, professional development, and networking.	Not published	Varies
Grand Haven Rotary/Lynne Sherwood STRIVE Scholarship Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand Haven Rotary/Lynne Sherwood STRIVE Scholarship supports graduating seniors from Grand Haven Area Public Schools, especially Central High School, who have benefitted from a mentor's guidance while pursuing their diploma or GED.	Not published	Varies
Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank Competition Philanthropy Tank Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K A county-wide initiative aimed at inspiring and empowering teens to address needs within their own communities. Student participants compete by presenting creative solutions to social issues impacting the community.	Not published	Up to $15K
Invest For Kids Grant Invest for Kids Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K The Invest For Kids Grant aims to support nonprofits in the Chicago area that serve low-income youth, focusing on those with budgets between $1-5 million.	Not published	$200K
Brook J. Lenfest Foundation Grant The Brook J Lenfest Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brook J. Lenfest Foundation is a charitable foundation established by Brook J. Lenfest in 2000. It is dedicated to making people aware of positive life choices and providing support and opportunities for those motivated to pursue them.	Not published	Varies
Clarion County Junior Sportsmen Program Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program Adolph Coors Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Preference is given to organizations exhibiting:	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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