CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Listed below are current opportunities which are updated regularly.

ReThink Citizens Youth Coalition Innovator Academy

DEADLINE: July 10 (Early Decision) or July 31 (Regular Decision)

The Rethink Citizens Youth Coalition seeks applications from young people who have something to say about AI’s impact on our democracy, and how we can ensure AI strengthens, rather than weakens, democracy for the RCYC Innovator Academy..

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Indigenous Tomorrows Fund

DEADLINE: July 14

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund, an initiative of Native Americans in Philanthropy seeks applications from Native-led and Native-serving organizations implementing Native-led solutions rooted in Indigenous values, leadership, and systems of care. This program centers young people aged 14-24 in designing and awarding funding in Indigenous communities across the US.

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Mental Health America Youth Policy AcceleratorIndigenous Tomorrows Fund

DEADLINE: July 17

Mental Health America seeks applications for the Youth Policy Accelerator program. The YPA is a youth leadership program that ensures that the priorities and voices of young people are at the forefront of national mental health policy discussions. The 2026 YPA will equip five outstanding young adults with the skills, relationships, and experience to advance youth peer support policy.

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William T. Grant Foundation Reseach Grants on Reducing Inequality

DEADLINE: July 29

The William T. Grant Foundation seeks applications for Research Grants on Reducing Inequality – supporting supports research to build, test, or increase understanding of programs, policies, or practices to reduce inequality in the academic, social, behavioral, or economic outcomes of young people ages 5-25 in the United States.

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The LEGO Foundation Fellowship: Application

DEADLINE: July 31

The Lego Foundation seeks applications for its global research fellowship for early- and mid-career researchers whose work can strengthen understanding of how children thrive across diverse contexts. The fellowship provides flexible support over a three-year period for researchers pursuing ambitious, rigorous, and practically relevant work.

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Luka Doncic Foundation Stay in Play Program

DEADLINE: August 20

The Luka Doncic Foundation Stay in Play program provides one-year, needs based grants to support eligible athletes ages 12-15 from around the world to stay in their sport.

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Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge

DEADLINE: August 31

Social Shifters Global Innovation Challenge will provide grants of up to $15,000 for individuals ages 18-30 leading startup or project focused on at least one of the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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Aspen Institute Captains Leadership Academy

DEADLINE: n/a

The Aspen Institute’s Project Play and Heisman Foundation seek partner high schools to join their Captains Leadership Academy pilot phase. The goal is to develop a transformative experience for high school sports team captains.

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Learn more & express interest here.

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