Teen Tech Competition is a grant from the Glenn W. Bailey Charitable Trust that funds U.S.-based schools and large STEM-related organizations in creating or continuing technology competitions for local youth. The program aims to foster youth engagement in STEM by supporting extracurricular and competition-based learning experiences that are innovative, measurable, and scalable. Awards are up to $50,000. The foundation focuses on programs that address systemic inequities in STEM education and targets underserved, minority, and disabled youth populations, as well as veterans. Eligible applicants include schools and STEM organizations proposing youth tech competitions with proven or evidence-building approaches. The foundation also funds STEM scholarships, research experiences, and early STEM education programs.

Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana is a competitive grant initiative from Lilly Endowment that funds youth-serving organizations working to advance the academic, physical, and social development of Indiana youth ages 5 to 18. The program supports and strengthens eligible organizations providing direct youth programming across Indiana. Eligible applicants are established 501(c)(3) youth-serving organizations with a demonstrated track record of serving this age group. Award amounts range from $60,000 to $1,000,000, reflecting the initiative's support for both smaller community programs and larger established organizations. No deadline is publicly listed; applicants should contact Lilly Endowment directly for current application cycles.

STEM Innovation Grant is a grant from Colocation America that funds programs inspiring Pre-K-12 students to pursue interests in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The program prioritizes innovative approaches to STEM learning, developmentally appropriate curriculum and resources, and activities supporting real-life application of STEM knowledge. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organizations and public or private elementary and secondary schools with STEM-specific programming serving students within the United States. Award amounts range from $1,500 to $7,500 per project, with five staff-selected grants of $1,500 each and an additional 4 to 10 committee-selected grants of $2,000 to $7,500. Funds must be utilized by September 1, 2026.

Summer Youth Program Fund is a grant from Lilly Endowment that funds safe, enriching summer experiences for children and teens ages 4 to 24 in Marion County (Indianapolis), provided at little or no cost to families. The fund is a collaboration between Lilly Endowment and nine local funders, awarding nearly $4.3 million to 266 programs in 2025. Eligible recipients include religious congregations, community centers, theaters, parks, and other organizations offering overnight programs, day camps, academic and artistic enrichment, and youth employment opportunities.

Summer Program Grants is a program that funds summer enrichment and learning programs for children and youth, particularly those from low-income or underserved communities. Grants support academic, arts, STEM, and recreational summer activities that prevent learning loss and promote healthy development during the out-of-school season. Eligible applicants are typically nonprofits, schools, and community-based organizations operating structured summer youth programming. Award amounts vary by funder and program, and are generally awarded on an annual competitive basis aligned with summer program planning timelines.

Youth Development and Economic Freedom Grants is sponsored by Dekko Foundation Inc.. Funding for projects and initiatives that support the healthy development of children and young people from birth through age 18. The foundation seeks to help youth build the skills, knowledge, and character necessary to achieve economic freedom. Funding categories include programs and services, operating support, capital projects, capacity building, and youth philanthropy initiatives. For capital projects, applicants must complete a separate Capital Project Snapshot Form before submitting a full proposal. Geographic focus: Alabama (Limestone County); Indiana (DeKalb, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley counties); Iowa (Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold, and Union counties); Minnesota (Norman County) Focus areas: Early Childhood Development, Middle Childhood Development, Adolescence, Community Development, Youth Philanthropy, Economic Freedom

Knight Foundation Fund Grant Program (Fort Wayne) is sponsored by Knight Foundation. A specific funding program administered by the Knight Foundation in partnership with the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. It supports projects that promote a more effective democracy by building engaged, inclusive, and equitable communities. Priorities include downtown/neighborhood revitalization, public spaces, economic opportunity, and smart cities. Geographic focus: Fort Wayne, Indiana Focus areas: Downtown Revitalization, Public Spaces, Economic Opportunity, Smart Cities