The grantmaking opportunities below are available to youth activists and their allies initiating social change projects related to youth and community violence and other issues. Each grantmaking program has its own guidelines and deadlines. Consult the applications and contact each organization's staff for additional information.

Download a grant overview chart to help determine which grantmaking programs are best-suited for your group or project.

Crossroads Fund's Youth Fund for Social Change

The Youth Fund for Social Change supports youth-lead groups working for systemic social change.

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Chicago Freedom School/Project NIA's Urgent Action Fund

The Urgent Action Fund supports groups working to implement activities and projects  from an antiviolence curriculum developed by Chicago Freedom School, Project NIA and Chicago Teachers for Social Justice.

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Mikva Challenge's Youth Voice Action Fund

The Youth Voice Action Fund supports school-based groups addressing safe passage, student participation and teen health.

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