1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsCareer Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Grant is sponsored by District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES). Administered by the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, this program supports District youth aged 9-13 by offering comprehensive career and educational exploration activities.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Career Ready Early Scholars Program | does Career Ready Early Scholars Program The 2026 Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) What is the Career Ready Early Scholar Program (CRESP)? The Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) is a locally funded initiative sponsored by the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES).
CRESP provides District scholars ages 9 to 13 with a chance to engage in comprehensive college and career exploration programming. The program provides a diverse and hands-on learning experience during the summer, gaining exposure to various topics such as financial literacy, college readiness, communications, healthcare, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), Utility and Construction, entrepreneurship and more.
Through CRESP, we empower scholars to: Earn incentives while developing valuable skills in occupational skills, academic, leadership, and personal enrichment, setting them up for success in their educational pursuits from grade school to higher education and beyond. Helping young scholars discover various college and career pathways and develop essential skills for their future.
Experience learning in various settings throughout the District, including colleges, universities, as well as DC public, private, or charter schools. Though CRESP is a short-term exploration program, our goal is to introduce our scholars to career and college-readiness, workforce and leadership development self-awareness and advocacy.
CRESP will provide programming for eligible District scholars who are: Between the ages of 9 and 13 years old; Nine years of age by September 30, 2026; Enrolled in middle school or elementary school; and A District resident or Ward of the State Summer Programming: Monday, June 29, 2026 – Friday, August 7, 2026 All programs operate from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
2026 Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Scholar and Parent Handbook - All Languages 2026 CRESP Eligibility Document Checklist - All Languages CRESP Parent Consent Form To learn more about the 2026 CRESP Vendors, visit Scholars | summerjobs .
U.S. Bank Focus Card Information U.S. Bank Focus Card FAQs U.S. Bank Focus Card Pre-Acquisition Disclosure General Information - Spanish U.S. Bank Focus Card FAQs - Spanish U.S. Bank Focus Card Pre-Acquisition Disclosure - Spanish
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations supporting youth aged 9-13 in the District of Columbia with career and educational exploration. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Grant are due September 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Grant is funded by District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
Federal appropriators added $15 billion in new Pell Grant funding to the FY 2026 appropriations package on top of the standard appropriation level — a response to a structural shortfall that CBO scored at $5.4 billion in FY 2026 and $11.5 billion in FY 2027. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects a cumulative gap of $61 billion to $97 billion through 2035 even after the one-time fix. Meanwhile, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded eligibility to short-term Workforce Pell programs, adding $2 to $6 billion in new costs. The Pell program is the foundation of need-based federal student aid, but the structural mismatch between rising costs and appropriations is a permanent feature now. Here is what that means for institutions, foundations, and state higher-ed agencies.
Read articleA data-driven comparison of SBIR grants and venture capital for startups, covering dilution, timelines, award sizes, and the scenarios where each funding path wins.
Read articleIndividual giving has declined 10% over the past decade. Corporate giving halved since 1986. And 82% of affected nonprofits are now chasing the same foundation dollars. An analysis of whether philanthropy can fill the federal funding vacuum — and what to do when it cannot.
Read article