The Conscious Kids awards grants to organizations to provide support services to children and families struggling in underserved communities, including but not limited to those experiencing homeless, living in or aging out of foster care, needing access to tuition assistance, tutoring and internships, or other basic services to improve their daily lives.
Donor Name: Conscious Kids
State: New Jersey , New York
County: Essex County (NJ), Middlesex County (NJ), Monmouth County (NJ), Morris County (NJ), Union County (NJ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Conscious Kids support at-risk children and young adults, with a primary goal of providing educational support and a secondary goal of providing general support and life enhancement.
Program Areas
- Education
- Human services
Priorities
The foundation provides grants primarily to programs serving children and youth. It accepts proposals that align with the following grantmaking priorities:
Foster Care – Support for programs that serve youth currently in foster care and youth transitioning out of the foster care system. Eligible initiatives may include:
- Life skills training
- Mentorship and counseling
- Educational and vocational support
- Housing assistance
Homeless Youth – Support for programs that assist homeless youth through:
- Educational services
- Vocational training and internships
- Tuition assistance
- Other supportive services that promote stability and self-sufficiency
Types of Support
Grants are primarily focused on Program Support. There is limited funding available for General Operating Support and Capital Needs.
Funding Information
- Average grant size: $10,000 to $30,000
- Average total giving per year: $280,000
Geographic Limitations
Grants are limited to select counties in New York and New Jersey.
New York:
- New York (Manhattan)
- Richmond (Staten Island)
- Kings (Brooklyn)
- Bronx
- Queens
New Jersey:
- Essex
- Monmouth
- Union
- Middlesex
- Morris
Requirements
To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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