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Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program Summer 2026 Cycle is sponsored by Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Funds summer job programs for youth that promote public health outcomes and include professional development such as career readiness training and financial literacy, which could encompass entrepreneurship training like ice cream business skills.
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Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program | GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company 🚫 Federal Grant Cancellations State & nationwide grants Federal, state, local & private State & nationwide grant-makers Pricing Grant Writing Resources Testimonials Case Studies Demo Service Partners Contact Newsletter Data & Insights 🇺🇸 US Grant Market 🏛️ Federal Grant Market 🚫 Federal Grant Cancellations Grants 📍 By Location 🏛️ By Funding Source 🏷️ By Issue Area 👥 By Eligibility Foundations 📍 By Location Features 🔍 Discover Grants ✍️ Write Grants 💼 Manage Applications 🏛️ Find Funders 📊 Grant Landscape Resources News Case Studies Testimonials Service Partners Contact Newsletter Home Grants Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Massachusetts to create summer job programs for youth that promote public health and provide professional development.
The Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program (HSYJ), administered by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO), provides funding to support youth employment opportunities that simultaneously promote public health outcomes within Massachusetts communities. For the Summer 2026 cycle, the AGO invites proposals from eligible organizations to fund one or more summer youth positions.
These positions must include structured professional development components such as career readiness training, financial literacy, or pathways to professional certification. The initiative aims to foster personal growth and job-readiness among youth while addressing pressing community health issues. The AGO emphasizes alignment between youth employment and public health impact.
Examples of eligible programming include mental health peer support, nutrition and food access initiatives, environmental health projects, harm reduction efforts related to substance use or vaping, violence prevention through restorative justice, health education campaigns, and physical wellness activities.
Through this integrated approach, the program seeks to build the leadership and workplace skills of youth participants while generating measurable benefits for the communities they serve. The AGO defines eligible youth as individuals between the ages of 14 and 21, with employment permits required for those under 18.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Massachusetts nonprofits (public charities compliant with state laws), municipal/local government entities, state entities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Community Development Block Grant: Recovery Housing Program (RHP) is sponsored by Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA). State-administered HUD funds specifically for establishing or expanding transitional recovery housing services for individuals in recovery from substance use disorder. Application snapshot: target deadline February 22, 2026; published funding information $50,000 - $750,000; eligibility guidance Indiana local units of government (who may partner with 501(c)(3) nonprofit recovery residence operators). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Tribal Education Department Grant Program is sponsored by Interior Department; Indian Affairs Bureau. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE, we) is proposing to renew an information collection without change. Action: Notice of information collection; request for comment. Published in the Federal Register on 2026-01-22. Federal Register document number: 2026-01190. Application snapshot: target deadline February 23, 2026; published funding information See Federal Register notice for funding amount details.; eligibility guidance See Federal Register notice for complete eligibility requirements. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Application snapshot: target deadline March 13, 2026; published funding information Varies; eligibility guidance Massachusetts nonprofits (public charities compliant with state laws), municipal/local government entities, state entities.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, municipal or local government entities, or state agencies operating within Massachusetts. Public charities (e. g.
, 501(c)(3) organizations) must be in full compliance with Massachusetts nonprofit reporting statutes and IRS filing requirements, including use of the AGO Charity Portal. While applications from all eligible entities are welcome, the AGO may prioritize nonprofit organizations with operating budgets below $10 million. Individuals seeking personal employment are not eligible to apply.
Grant awards will vary in amount, with a maximum individual award of $12,500. These funds should fully support one or more youth positions rather than partially funding many roles. Grant budgets may include up to $500 for professional development expenses and indirect (administrative) costs up to 15%.
Youth workers must be paid at least $15 per hour, and requests for stipends below this wage threshold will be disqualified. The overall grant fund pool is capped at $375,000. Disbursement of awarded funds will occur via Electronic Funds Transfer following contract execution, with unspent funds to be returned within 45 days of the grant period’s end.
The application portal opens on February 9, 2026, and all applications must be submitted through the AGO’s Online Grants Portal no later than 5:00 P. M. on March 13, 2026.
A new system is in place as of February 1, 2026; applicants must create new accounts, which may take up to two business days for activation. The AGO encourages early submission to prevent last-minute technical issues. Confirmation of receipt is typically emailed within two business days.
Support is available via email ( [email protected] ) or phone ((617) 963-2797). Applications will be evaluated on several criteria, including the applicant’s experience with youth workforce development, the impact of the proposed public health programming, quality and integration of professional development, strategies to engage underserved populations, geographic reach, and evaluation methods.
Grant-funded programs must adhere to youth employment laws, participate in outcome tracking surveys, and may be invited to participate in AGO-led trainings or workshops. Required documents upon award include a standard contract, scope of services agreement, W-9, and EFT form. All programs must use funds in strict alignment with the approved proposal and maintain records for potential AGO review.
Up to $12,500 per grant; youth must be paid at least $15/hr; up to $500 may support training; 15% indirect cap; funds awarded July 1–Aug 31 2026. City or township governments Eligible applicants include Massachusetts-based nonprofits, local and municipal government agencies. Public charities must comply with AGO and IRS registration and reporting requirements.
Individuals are not eligible. Strong proposals show clear public health impact, focus on underserved youth, and integrated development plans. Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO) Employment Labor and Training We strive to provide a comprehensive, manually updated grants database.
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