Grant Resources – Phoenix Bootcamp and Mentorship Academy

Grants for youth programs provide funding to support education, recreation, and mentorship initiatives that empower young people. The following is a collection of grants to help nonprofits address critical needs, foster personal growth, and promote positive outcomes for children and teens.

Funding Resources

Texas Education Agency (TEA) — Grant Program Search

Academic innovation, mentoring, youth skill development, and educational innovation.
Annual schedule of grants. Competitive/discretionary. Must meet state eligibility rules.
Website – TEA Grant Opportunities

Texas Capital Foundation

Mentorship and prevention programming for at-risk youth.
Good fit if program highlights prevention, mentorship, youth development. Deadlines can be seasonal.
Website – Texas Capital Foundation

Statewide Youth Services Network (Texas)

Youth mentoring and skill development services across Texas (ages 10-17).
May partner/apply in county. Already funds subgrantees. Good for program delivery support.
Website – Statewide Youth Services Network (Texas)

GrantWatch / Youth Out-of-School / Community Grants

Youth and at-risk youth programs, education, community development.
Small- to medium-amount grants ($1,000–$10,000). Good supplement but not enough for scale.
Website – GrantWatch / Youth Out-of-School / Community Grants

Federal Grants — OJJDP Youth Mentoring Program

Mentoring for youth in high-risk environments.
Competitive. Requires rigorous reporting. Check solicitations regularly.
Website – Federal Grants — OJJDP Youth Mentoring Program

Grant Station / Mentoring-Specific Grants

Grants for mentor recruitment, training, and program resources.
Subscription required. Good for discovering smaller foundations.
Website – Grant Station / Mentoring-Specific Grants

Instrumentl / Mentoring Program Grants

Mentoring programs and youth services in Texas and nationwide.
Useful for building pipeline and tracking deadlines.
Website – Instrumentl / Mentoring Program Grants

Private Foundations / Corporate Giving

Youth development, mentoring, educational innovation (varies by foundation/corporation).
Align proposals to mission. Cultivate relationships early.
Website – N/A (varies by foundation/corporation)