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.

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HOOD RIVER COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Opportunity Fund Overview: The Opportunity Fund is a flexible support fund dedicated to increasing extra-curricular and co-curricular program access for students and families in the Hood River County…

Up to $5,000 per award; typically $10,000 total per cycle
Oregon 4-H Foundation · May 8, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Oregon 4-H Foundation Request for Proposals Grant Geographic Scope: Oregon statewide Focus Areas: - Programs and projects that focus on innovation, leadership, and community pride - Direct impact on…

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY OF LANE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oregon Community Foundation K-12 Summer Learning Fund Funder: Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) Award Amount: $92,000 Geographic Scope: Lane and Linn counties, Oregon Focus Areas: - Summer youth…

US $250,000 - US $2,350,000
Oregon Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oregon Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Education Amount: US $250,000 - US $2,350,000 Last Updated: October 17, 2023 Summary The Oregon Nita M. Lowey 21st…

US $2,500,000
Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

OST CARES Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $2,500,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The OST CARES program, funded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to…

US $75,000 - US $180,000
THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Out of School Time Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $75,000 - US $180,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Overview Out of School Time Oregon Community…

MAX AND MARIAN FARASH CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Out-of-School Time - Full Year and After School Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max And Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Amount: US $21,000 - US $600,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The…

MAX AND MARIAN FARASH CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Out-of-School Time - Summer Fun & Learning RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max And Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Amount: US $21,000 - US $120,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…

CHICAGO FIRE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

P.L.A.Y.S. Program, Presented by Meridian Program Focus: The Chicago Fire Foundation's P.L.A.Y.S. (Participate, Learn, Achieve, Youth, Soccer) Program is designed to enhance both academic performance…

Pacific Youth Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Grant requests are exclusively by invitation and must be submitted through an electronic application. After all documents has been received and reviewed by staff, the Board of…

JEWISH FEDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Passport to Jewish Life Grants Overview: These grants open doors to meaningful and exciting Jewish educational experiences for Orange County children and teens participating in Jewish summer…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paynesville Area Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Paynesville Area Community Foundation…

NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PEEP Afterschool Program Funder: National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project in partnership with PECO (Philadelphia Electric Company) and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New…

PHILADELPHIA CITY FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Philadelphia City Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philadelphia City Fund Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Philadelphia City Community Fund offers annual…

US $2,000 - US $5,000
Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation

Phoenix Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview Phoenix Scholarship…

THE PITNEY BOWES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Pitney Bowes Employee Involvement Fund Inc. Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Pitney Bowes Foundation Grant, established in 2005,…

Los Angeles Rams Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Play 60 Field Day Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Los Angeles Rams Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Summary The Play 60 Field Day is an initiative by the Los Angeles Rams aimed at encouraging…

Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PLAY Scholarship Fund Overview: Since 1993, the PLAY Scholarship Fund has removed financial barriers that would otherwise keep Columbus youth from participating in recreation and parks programs.…

Varies by cycle; approximately $1,000 per recipient organization
PROSPECT PARK TRACK CLUB INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PPTC Grants Program Funder: Prospect Park Track Club Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, New York Program Status: Active, ongoing grant program with multiple funding cycles per year Overview…

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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