August Funding for Youth & Family Services
August brings a strong month for youth and family nonprofits. Whether you're working on trauma treatment, youth violence prevention, or education access, these opportunities span federal and regional funders who are actively looking to move money. The month ahead is dense with deadlines, so we've flagged the grants most likely to align with your work.
SAMHSA Grant for Nonprofits and Tribal Organizations Providing Childhood Trauma Treatment
If you run a program that treats childhood trauma, SAMHSA's Community Treatment and Service Centers grant is built for you. This funds the creation and operation of centers that deliver trauma-focused care to children, youth, and their families. Projects can run up to five years, which means real stability for your team and the families you serve. The award ceiling is substantial, and the deadline is today: July 27. If you've been thinking about this one, move fast. Apply here
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Grant for Arts, Music, Design & Nature Education Nonprofits and Public Schools
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation is funding programs that bring art, music, design, and nature into children's learning. If you're a nonprofit in that space, you can apply for general operating support. Public school teachers can apply for programs that fall outside traditional school funding. The award is $10,000, and the deadline is July 27. Apply here
Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette Community Grants for Local Nonprofits
The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette runs multiple grant cycles throughout the year, including rolling grants for smaller capital needs and field-of-interest grants targeting youth services, literacy, health, and the arts. If you're in the Lafayette area and have a capital project or field-specific need, this is worth exploring. The deadline for this cycle is July 29. Apply here
New Mexico Funders Collaborative Grant for Nonprofits Serving Unhoused and Newcomer Youth
This pooled-funding opportunity from New Mexico Funders Collaborative supports programs that address systemic barriers for unhoused and newcomer youth from pre-K through 12th grade. The focus is on education and resource sharing that ensures equitable access to learning and well-being. If your work touches housing insecurity, food insecurity, or newcomer families in New Mexico, this is a strong fit. The deadline is July 29. Apply here
William T. Grant Foundation Grant for Nonprofits Researching Evidence Use in Youth-Serving Systems
If your organization conducts research on how to improve the use of evidence in youth-serving policy or practice, William T. Grant Foundation is interested. They fund studies that test whether improving research use leads to better decision-making and youth outcomes. The award can reach $1,000,000, and they welcome experimental, observational, and mixed-methods designs. The deadline is July 29. Apply here
Oregon Department of Education Grant for Youth Violence Prevention Nonprofits and Community Organizations
Oregon's Youth Development Division is funding community-based organizations to prevent and interrupt violence affecting youth ages 16-24 at imminent risk. Supported activities include street-level outreach with credible messengers, crisis mediation, trauma-informed health support, and life coaching. Your organization must be currently operational at the time of application. The deadline is July 30. Apply here
These opportunities represent real relationships with funders who understand your work. If there's a specific funder or cause area you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on this quarter, reply and let us know. We're here to help you stay close to the money that moves your mission.
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