Grant Development Services
Services for new and experienced grant writers seeking federal funding.
“Youth Collaboratory has a very high level of expertise in how the grant application process goes. We probably wouldn’t get these grants without their assistance.” - Proposal Review Client
Youth Collaboratory supports nonprofits throughout the grant proposal development process. Our team of highly experienced federal grant writers and grant reviewers collaborate with you to:
- Identify funding opportunities
- Enhance grant writing skills
- Submit competitive grant proposals
2025 Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Writing Services
With just two short weeks to develop your proposals, we’ve created new grant services to fit your condensed grant writing process. These services can be purchased individually to meet your organization's needs.
Information and links to services for each funding announcement can be found below. Please note: Our team will deliver webinar recordings and proposal outlines to your email as soon as they are finalized, no later than Thursday, July 17th.
| Webinar RecordingsRecorded in advance to fit your personal schedule, these webinars offer deep dives into recent funding announcements. We’ll provide section by section overviews of each funding announcement to highlight essential elements for your proposal and connect you with our team for follow-up questions.
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Access Our 2025 Webinar Recordings
| Grant Proposal OutlinesOur proposal outlines are tailored to each program and designed to get your application on track quickly. Don’t miss a single criteria or any new requirements—just plug your narrative directly into our pre-formatted template and respond to each prompt.
All proposal outlines also come with access to three “office hours” sessions with our grants experts to answer your questions and hone your drafts. Office hours will be held:
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Access Our 2025 Proposal Outlines
Grant Services by Program
Basic Center Program (BCP)
Funding to provide temporary shelter, counseling, and supportive services to youth under 18.
- Funding Announcement (Grants.gov) | Deadline: July 23, 2025
- Webinar Recording
- Grant Proposal Outline and Office Hours
Transitional Living Program (TLP)
Funding to provide shelter and comprehensive supportive services to youth ages 16 through 21. *Note: This webinar content is combined with MGH.
- Funding Announcement (Grants.gov) | Deadline: July 23, 2025
- Webinar Recording*
- Grant Proposal Outline and Office Hours
Maternity Group Home (MGH)
Funding to provide safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for pregnant and/or parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent children. *Note: This webinar content is combined with TLP.
- Funding Announcement (Grants.gov) | Deadline: July 23, 2025
- Webinar Recording*
- Grant Proposal Outline and Office Hours
Funding Opportunities
Curated list of federal and private funding opportunities for U.S.-based youth-serving nonprofits.
Youth Collaboratory maintains a list of currently available federal and private funding opportunities for the youth services field. The list is updated on an ongoing basis as opportunities open and close.
Review Open Funding Opportunities
Member Benefits
- Free Brief Technical Assistance: Connect on a quick call to discuss funding opportunities and strategies for responding to them.
- Discounts on Services: Receive a 15% discount when you join or renew after February 15th. If you became a Member before February 15th, you'll get a 25% discount.
- Priority Scheduling: Members receive priority scheduling for proposal reviews.
Let's Talk
If you have questions or are looking for a customized service that matches your grant writing needs, contact Shelley Johnson (shelley@youthcollaboratory.org).
