The AthLife Foundation Grants is a competitive grant program that funds high schools and middle schools to create and develop an Academic Athletic Coach (AAC) position using a Positive Youth Development through Sport framework. Only schools and school districts are eligible to apply; nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and third-party organizations are not eligible. A school or district administrator must lead and manage the grant account. Grant applications for the 2026–27 cycle are available starting March 1, 2026. Grantees are required to send at least two staff members to the AthLife Foundation's 3ACE National Conference. Priority is given to schools serving students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, Tribal/BIE schools, and schools with lower graduation rates.

Community Giving Program - New York City is a grant from The New York Life Foundation that funds local programs focused on childhood bereavement and educational enhancement. The foundation's core local initiatives, Grief Reach and Aim High, expand national efforts to support grieving children and maximize out-of-school learning opportunities, reaching new community partners each year. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, with strong priority given to programs serving children and youth, especially in New York City. Awards commonly range from $10,000 to $50,000 for community-based programs.

Youth Service Improvement Grants is sponsored by William T Grant Foundation Inc.. Supports activities to improve the quality of direct services for young people ages 5 to 25 in the five boroughs of New York City. The goal is to strengthen existing services by helping youth-serving nonprofit organizations address challenges or remedy problems at the point of service, where staff and youth interact. Geographic focus: New York City Focus areas: Youth Development, Social Services, Organizational Quality

School and Partner Organization Grants is sponsored by New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Foundation. The NYSPHSAA Foundation offers grants for NYSPHSAA schools and partner organizations working with its membership. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed quarterly. This can include programs related to flag football.

Healthy Lives Grant Program (New York City) is sponsored by The New York Community Trust. This program aims to enhance health services for older adults and individuals with disabilities in New York City, focusing on creating an equitable healthcare system by supporting projects that improve access to care, reduce health disparities, and empower individuals through skill development. It prioritizes innovative solutions that foster independence and community engagement.