Youth Entrepreneurship Grants
Youth Entrepreneurship Grants
Grant Applications Open August 3, 2026
YouthBridge Community Foundation is now accepting applications for
Youth Entrepreneurship Grants.
YouthBridge Community Foundation is inviting applications for Youth Entrepreneurship Grants intended to support youth entrepreneurship programs and organizations in the greater St. Louis Area.
For this Grant, youth entrepreneurship refers to an organization or program where youth are developing and managing a business venture involving retailing a product or service.
Grant applications must focus on capacity building efforts for the program or the organization. It is anticipated that one to three grants will be awarded with amounts ranging from $10,000 to $45,000.
Capacity Building focus includes but is not limited to:
- Strategic planning or consulting services
- Leadership or Board development
- Technology and data systems improvements
- Program evaluation design
- Fund development strategy
- Staff trainings and certification
To be eligible, applicants must operate a Youth Entrepreneurship program; are incorporated as an IRC 501(c)(3) public charity; and are located in and primarily serve the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Applications are accepted August 3, 2026 – September 4, 2026