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Sign up to see the full listGrants for mentoring programs provide funding for initiatives that support personal development, education, and career guidance. The following grants empower nonprofits to connect mentors with individuals, fostering growth and lifelong learning.
Discover 76 funding opportunities for mentoring programs, with $13M available. Instrumentl supports nonprofits with grant discovery, deadline tracking, and funder insights to strengthen and expand mentorship initiatives.
How common are grants in this category?
Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Mentoring Programs?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Nonprofits eligible for mentoring programs grants include youth development organizations, schools, and workforce programs focused on mentorship and skill-building. Many funders prioritize programs that support at-risk youth, career and personal development, and academic success. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize those with established success in connecting mentors with individuals, and fostering growth and lifelong learning.
Grants in mentoring programs typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 34.9% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Mentoring programs grants encourage personal and professional growth through mentorship. This means funders support projects that pair youth with qualified mentors to improve educational outcomes, job readiness, and leadership skills. There are more than 70 grants available and $11.6 million in funding for nonprofit groups that connect mentors with individuals, foster growth, and encourage lifelong learning.
Funding for mentoring programs grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $400 to a maximum of $7,000,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $43,125, while the average grant awarded is $271,306. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the $11.6 million of funding available, most comes from private funders like the Adolph Coors Foundation, Gates Family Foundation, and Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Federal agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the U.S. Department of Justice, and AmeriCorps also provide funding for mentoring programs. In addition, there are also funding oppportunities at the state and local level and through corporate entities like the National Football League and Pearl Milling Company.
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