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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Grotto Foundation Grant Grotto Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grotto Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through community-led initiatives in Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Olami JLaw Program Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program for aspiring Jewish law professionals offering mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Trailblazer-in-Residence Basblue Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A residency program at BasBlue Foundation for accomplished leaders and innovators to mentor and support women and non-binary entrepreneurs.	Not published	Varies
Arts Leadership Residency Grant Theatre Bay Area · Foundation Not published · $12K The Arts Leadership Residency, offered by Theatre Bay Area, provides a transformative opportunity for aspiring artistic and managing directors to gain hands-on experience in Bay Area theatres.	Not published	$12K
Fakhri A. Bazzaz and Steward T.A. Pickett Award for Excellence in Mentoring the Next Generation of Ecologists Ecological Society of America · Foundation Not published · $700 – $1K Honors two eminent ecologists (Steward Pickett and the late Fakhri Bazzaz) who were committed to mentoring towards diversity, inclusion and belonging.	Not published	$700 – $1K
NEXT GEN Coeur d'Alene Leadership Program Coeur Dalene Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies A new leadership development and mentorship program designed to engage and empower young professionals ages 23-35, building the pipeline for North Idaho's next generation of community leaders.	Not published	Varies
Spotlight Community Impact Awards Grant Media Power Youth · Foundation Not published · $1K Media Power Youth presents the Spotlight Community Impact Awards, a creative media challenge for New Hampshire public high school students.	Not published	$1K
SisterFund Grants The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SisterFund Grants, part of a collective giving circle at the Community Foundation, empowers African American women through philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
ASH Mentor Award Grant American Society of Hematology Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The ASH Mentor Award honors exceptional mentors in hematology, recognizing their influence on mentees' careers rather than their own achievements.	Not published	Varies
Senior Volunteer Opportunity (Foster Grandparent Program) Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Enable low-income senior citizens to love, nurture, and educate at-risk and special needs children in school or childcare environments.	Not published	Varies
Medical Mentorship Program Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides undergraduate students and recent college graduates with mentorship, MCAT test prep support, and assistance with MD and DO applications to help students apply and be successful in medical school.	Not published	Varies
Olami JHealth Mentor Fellowship Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program for aspiring Jewish healthcare professionals to learn from world-leading Jewish medical and healthcare practitioners and advance their pre-health careers.	Not published	Varies
Fletcher-Callegari Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The Fletcher-Callegari Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors as they pursue post-secondary academic goals.	Not published	Up to $80K
Trailblazers Leadership Program (TLP) Minnesota Private College Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies This fund supports educational programs and services benefiting communities in need. Yo The Trailblazers Leadership Program (TLP), a project of the Minnesota Private College Fund.	Not published	Varies
Baruch College Undergraduate Mentoring Program FWA of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A mentoring program launched in 2002 to advance women in finance through Baruch College's highly regarded business curriculum. The program partners experienced professionals with undergraduate students to support career development.	Not published	Varies
Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant The Pitney Bowes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant, established in 2005, focuses on enhancing education within communities where Pitney Bowes operates.	Not published	Varies
New Path Scholarship (Altierus Career College) Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · $4K The $4,000 Altierus New Path Scholarship helps recent high school graduates or young adults searching for their next career step.	Not published	$4K
New Chance Fund: Career Connected Learning Socialworks · Foundation Not published · $500K A specialized track of the New Chance Fund focused on providing career-connected learning opportunities for high school students in Chicago Public Schools. The fourth cohort was announced August 29, 2025.	Not published	$500K
FWA Undergraduate Scholars Program FWA of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Provides scholarship funding and comprehensive support to undergraduate students who are graduates of the FWA's high school mentoring program at the High School of Economics & Finance.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Teammates Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Teammates Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides a $500 award to graduating students who are mentees in the Teammates program at Beatrice High School.	Not published	$500
Scottish Rite Foundation Appendant Bodies Achievement Grants The Supreme Council 33 ANC&ACCEPTED Scottish Rite of Freemasonry S Jr · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Awards grants to deserving applicants from recognized Masonic appendant bodies to support critical programs and initiatives.	Not published	$1K – $10K
IML Mentorship Grant University Of Rochester · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The IML Mentorship Grant offers students at the Eastman School of Music funding and mentorship to foster innovative ideas in music.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Building Futures (High School Youth) Employ Milwaukee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Building Futures is a career development program for high school youth that matches participants with career mentors and provides services tailored to individual career journeys.	Not published	Varies
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Mentoring / Master Classes Grant Columbia Basin Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CBT Arts and Culture Program provides funding for mentoring and master classes aimed at enhancing the skills of artists in the Basin.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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