Grants for After School Programs

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 281 active grants for after-school programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Tres Doux Foundation / Beignet Fest Foundation Grantmaking Program	Tres Doux Foundation	Rolling	$4K – $76K
Foundation	Springboard Foundation Grant	The Springboard Foundation	Rolling	$5K – $20K
Foundation	Feeder School Grants Program	Roosevelt High School Foundation	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable Foundation Grant	John H & Wilhelmina D Harland	Rolling	$20K – $40K
Foundation	Atkinson Foundation Grant Program	Atkinson Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Summer Youth Program Fund Grant	Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$30K
State	FY27 480-20-3717 After School Professional Development Opportunities	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation Grant	Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation	Rolling	$250 – $10K
Foundation	Community Building Grants	Baton Rouge Alliance for Students	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Play 60 Field Day Grant	Los Angeles Rams Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Beyond School Enrichment Grant	NH Dept of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Detwiler Family Foundation Grant	The Jonathan B and Gloria a Detwiler	Rolling	$10K – $50K
Foundation	M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust STEM Discovery Program Grant	Ymca Snohomish Qalicb	Rolling	$278K
Foundation	Campership Requests Grant	The Champlin Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	S.T.E.M. for Girls Grants	Your Community Foundation of North	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Town Camp Scholarships	Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Child Care Program Development	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Boeing STEM Discovery Program Grant	Ymca Snohomish Qalicb	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Title IV, Part B - Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program- Iowa	Iowa Department of Education	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	MN State Arts Board - Arts Education Grant	Minnesota State Arts Board	Rolling	$5K – $35K
Foundation	VCF: Opportunity Fund for Southshire Youth Grant	The Vermont Community Foundation	Rolling	$500 – $10K
Foundation	Out-of-School Time - Full Year and After School Grants	Max and Marian Farash Charitable	Rolling	$21K – $600K
Foundation	Hamilton Family Foundation Grant	Hamilton Family Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Learn24 OST Scholarship Program	Greater Washington Community Foundation	Rolling	$3K – $5K

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About grants for after-school programs

After-school program grants fund enrichment, tutoring, mentoring, STEM, arts, and youth development activities during out-of-school time. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is the largest federal source, while foundations, United Ways, and state agencies provide extensive additional funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program?

The 21st CCLC program provides about $1.3 billion annually in federal funding for before-school, after-school, and summer learning programs. Grants flow through state education agencies to local organizations. Programs must serve students from high-poverty schools and provide academic enrichment, youth development, and family literacy activities.

Can nonprofit organizations run after-school programs with grants?

Absolutely. The 21st CCLC program specifically allows community-based organizations to apply alongside schools. Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and local nonprofits successfully compete for these grants. Many foundations prefer funding nonprofits for after-school programs due to their community roots and programming expertise.

What outcomes do after-school grant funders look for?

Funders typically want evidence of improved academic performance, school attendance, and social-emotional development. Programs should demonstrate structured activities aligned with school-day learning, qualified staff with appropriate training, strong attendance tracking, and family engagement. Evidence-based program models have a significant advantage in competitive grant processes.

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