Grants for Mentoring Programs

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 286 active grants for mentoring programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Maine Craft Apprenticeship Program (CAP) Grant Maine Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $5K The Maine Craft Apprenticeship Program (CAP) connects aspiring artisans with experienced mentors for 100 hours of hands-on training over seven months.	Not published	$5K
After School Grants Grays Harbor Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to support after-school programs and initiatives that establish quality education and learning opportunities in Grays Harbor County.	Not published	Varies
Kamaaina Come Home Program Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii · Foundation Rolling · Varies A no-cost initiative designed to reconnect Hawaii-born engineers and IT professionals currently living on the mainland with engineering opportunities in Hawaii.	Rolling	Varies
2025-2026 Amachi Texas Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $7M The 2025-2026 Amachi Texas program, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to provide essential mentoring relationships for children of incarcerated parents and at-risk youth.	Not published	$7M
Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program Grant District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program, initiated by the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, aims to empower at-risk youth from communities plagued by violence.	Not published	Up to $500K
The Mom Fund Greater Seattle Business Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship and support fund created in 2022 by a group of GSBA Board Members (past and present) with a shared vision of nurturing GSBA Rising Leaders.	Not published	Varies
Teen Trendsetters Program Grants The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Teen Trendsetters pairs high school volunteers with struggling readers in early elementary grades (1st, 2nd, 3rd) who are reading approximately six months or more behind grade level.	Not published	Varies
Olami JHealth Mentorship Trips Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Networking and mentorship trips for aspiring pre-health Jewish healthcare professionals to connect with mentors, build careers, and gain health industry experiences.	Not published	Varies
Elizabeth A. Lynn Foundation Grant Elizabeth a Lynn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Elizabeth Lynn began the Elizabeth A. Lynn Foundation in 1984 to help strengthen the individuals and community that surrounded her and her family.	Not published	Varies
Young Professionals Network (YPN) Mentorship Program Core Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CORE Group's mentorship program supports career development of young professionals in global community health and international development by pairing them with experienced mentors.	Not published	Varies
Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program Grant Quad City Arts Inc. · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program, initiated by Quad City Arts, provides emerging artists aged 15-21 the opportunity to create public artwork while receiving mentorship and financial support.	Not published	Up to $750
Equality Utah Scholarship Mentorship Program Equality Utah Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500K Equality Utah's scholarship mentorship program creates meaningful connections between LGBTQ students and allies with professionals who understand the unique challenges and opportunities they face.	Not published	$500K
FORWARD Mentorship Program The Ahla Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Cross-industry mentorship program facilitating mentoring relationships between hospitality industry professionals and emerging professionals.	Not published	Varies
APS_FY27 Pathways Program Aging · State Not published · Varies To develop a program within the Adult Protective Services provider network of mentoring that includes an internship program for college students to develop their skillset and knowledge for potential permanent employment with their agency…	Not published	Varies
Farmer and Rancher Mentoring (FARM) Program Appalachian Sustainable Development · Foundation Not published · $1K The region's first on-farm internship opportunity for beginning farmers. Since 2017, ASD has worked with local farmer mentors to provide hands-on education to interns pursuing a career in agriculture production.	Not published	$1K
Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant, initiated by the Community Foundation of Louisville, aims to combat community violence by supporting organizations focused on at-risk Black males aged 15-24 who are not in school or employed.	Not published	Up to $100K
Olami JLaw Fellowship Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program for aspiring Jewish law professionals seeking advanced mentorship and career development.	Not published	Varies
Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship Partners for Youth with Disabilities Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
The Inspire Network Project Lemonade Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies A membership group providing comprehensive supports for teens and young adults in foster care, focusing on community building through social events, volunteer opportunities, career exploration, and one-on-one mentoring.	Rolling	Varies
First Tee College Scholarship Program Arizona Golf and Life Skills Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Tee College Scholarship Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development, and mentorship of alumni through their higher education journey.	Not published	Varies
Fellowship Programs National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership · Foundation Not published · Varies Structured programs empowering youth, students, and veterans to grow as values-driven civic leaders through training, community engagement, and mentorship rooted in Medal of Honor values.	Not published	Varies
Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Awards Grant Conquer Cancer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Women Who Conquer Cancer Mentorship Awards celebrate exceptional women leaders in oncology who have made significant contributions as mentors.	Not published	$5K
DevTo Support Foundation Grant The Devto Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the DevTo Support Foundation is to empower disadvantaged youth to become independent, self-sufficient, and productive community members and to enhance the physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional well being of youth…	Not published	Varies
Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Grants: Career Development Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network (SSMN) · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Grants for Career Development aim to enhance the professional growth of Sloan Scholar alumni across STEM fields.	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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