Grants

Hernandez Foundation for Education | Lifecraft | Mentorship

Grants Open for Application | Grants Seeking Funding

Who Can Apply? Youth/Their Parents
Who is Eligible? Youth Aged 4-14
Application Period: Year-Long
Grant Description: Fully funding extracurricular activities to at-risk youth, including and not limited to martial arts, creative arts, and so forth
How do I Apply? Form below.
How do I help fund this Grant? Form below.

Who Can Apply?
Youth / Their Parents
Who is Eligible?
Youth aged 6–18, with priority for at‑risk youth and youth from low‑income households
Application Period:
Year‑Long
Grant Description:
Covers the cost of academic tutoring and skill‑building, including: Reading, writing, math tutoring; Study skills, organization,time‑ management coaching;

Who Can Apply?
Youth / Their Parents
Who is Eligible?
Youth aged 6–18, with priority for at‑risk youth and youth from low‑income households
Application Period:
Year‑Long
Grant Description:
Covers the cost of academic tutoring and skill‑building, including: Reading, writing, math tutoring; Study skills, organization,time‑ management coaching; Age‑appropriate financial literacy and real‑world “how life works” workshops.
How do I Apply?
Form below.
How do I help fund this Grant?
Form below.

Who Can Apply?
Youth / Their Parents (and approved school or community partners on behalf of youth)
Who is Eligible?
Youth aged 12–24, with priority for first‑generation college students, youth in foster care, and other at‑risk youth
Application Period:
Year‑Long
Grant Description:
Funds leadership and mentorship opportunities such as: Leade

Who Can Apply?
Youth / Their Parents (and approved school or community partners on behalf of youth)
Who is Eligible?
Youth aged 12–24, with priority for first‑generation college students, youth in foster care, and other at‑risk youth
Application Period:
Year‑Long
Grant Description:
Funds leadership and mentorship opportunities such as: Leadership camps, youth summits, workshops; Structured 1:1 or small‑group mentorship programs; College and career exposure trips, job‑shadow experiences, and professional‑skills labs (résumés, interviews). This grant is designed to connect youth with mentors and experiences that build character, vision, and long‑term pathways .
How do I Apply?
Form below.
How do I help fund this Grant?
Form below.

Who Can Apply?
Youth / Their Parents
Who is Eligible?
Youth aged 4–18 who are at risk due to violence, instability at home, or unsafe community environments
Application Period:
Year‑Long
Grant Description:
Covers the cost of safe, supervised, and positive environments for youth, including: After‑school and weekend programs that provide a saf

Who Can Apply?
Youth / Their Parents
Who is Eligible?
Youth aged 4–18 who are at risk due to violence, instability at home, or unsafe community environments
Application Period:
Year‑Long
Grant Description:
Covers the cost of safe, supervised, and positive environments for youth, including: After‑school and weekend programs that provide a safe place to be; Non‑clinical wellness activities (mindfulness, yoga, fitness, creative expression); Safety‑focused classes and workshops that empower children to recognize unsafe situations and seek help. The focus is on protecting and empowering children, helping them move away from violent or harmful situations toward a safe/healthy environment.
How do I Apply?
Form below.
How do I help fund this Grant?
Form below.