Educational Programs
Investing in financial education, financial capability, job readiness, or mentorship programs that benefit youth

Employment and Training
Supporting workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships, and labor market onramps that offer skillbuilding and employment opportunities

Mental Health and Support Services
Funding mental health services; support services for young parents; education, career, financial and benefits system advising and navigation supports

Housing and Basic Needs
Providing support for housing, food security, and other basic needs for youth

Program Evaluation
Funding evaluations of existing programs to measure impact and identify best practices

Needs Assessments
Supporting research to understand the specific needs and challenges of youth populations in various communities

Data Collection and Analysis
Investing in studies that gather data on youth outcomes and financial well-being

New Initiatives
Funding pilot programs or innovative approaches to addressing youth financial well-being, such as new technologies, financial tools, or peer-led programs

Advocacy
Supporting efforts to inform local, state, or national policies that improve youth access to education, employment, and financial stability

Awareness Campaigns
Funding campaigns that amplify youth voice, shift narratives, and raise awareness about the needs and opportunities for youth

Systems Change
Investing in initiatives that seek to reform systems (education, criminal justice, child welfare) to create better opportunities for youth

Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver high-quality services and reach more young people

Leadership Development
Supporting programs that train and empower youth leaders or those working in youth-serving organizations

Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver high- quality services and reach more young people

Leadership Development
Supporting programs that train and empower youth leaders or those working in youth-serving organizations

Youth-Led Initiatives
Funding programs that empower youth to design and lead initiatives addressing issues that affect them directly

Partnerships
Funding collaborations between nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to maximize impact on youth development and financial well-being

Peer Learning and Exchange
Supporting networks or platforms where youth-serving organizations can share knowledge, resources, and best
practices

Supporting and Sustaining (Growth Phase)
Providing support to nonprofit partners (e.g., technical assistance, communications, advocacy, policy work), and sustaining the work through peer learning, narrative change, and more

$500,000-$999,999