Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 287 active grants for after-school programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Teaching Artist Grants Overview: Supports sequential, arts education projects for K-12 students through in-school or after-school projects. Also called Public School Teaching Artist grants.…
Teen Action Lab Overview: The Obama Foundation and After School Matters partner to bring hands-on youth programs to the Obama Presidential Center. The Teen Action Lab creates opportunities for…
Teen REACH Training, Technical Assistance and Support TR-TTAS Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: Approximately US…
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Theatre Wing Inc Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training…
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The Hope Fund Program Type: Grant program for youth enrichment and removal of barriers to participation Geographic Scope: Greater Franklin County, Livermore, and Livermore Falls, Maine Focus Areas: -…
The Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Topeka Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund Grant seeks to empower women and children…
Tickets for Kids Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tickets For Kids Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Tickets for Kids Grant…
Tinty Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tinty Foundation Amount: US $555 - US $100,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Tinty Foundation Grant, established in 2010 by Beatrice A.…
Title IV, Part B - Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program- Iowa Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Department of Education Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last…
Toledo Walleye Transportation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Toledo Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Toledo Walleye Transportation Fund…
Town Camp Scholarships Funder: Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA Program Focus: Youth access to summer camp programs Overview Town Camp scholarships provide…
Tres Doux Foundation / Beignet Fest Foundation Grantmaking Program Funder: Tres Doux Foundation (also known as Beignet Fest Foundation) Location: Greater New Orleans, LA, US Website: beignetfest.com…
U.S. Department of Education - Native Hawaiian Education Program Funder: U.S. Department of Education Award Amount: $350,471 Geographic Scope: Hawaii Focus Areas: - Afterschool culture- and…
Upward Bound Program Program Type: Federal TRIO grant under U.S. Department of Education Overview: A federally funded program designed to increase college access and educational opportunities for…
VCF: Hollows Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $1,500 Last Updated: January 17, 2025 Summary The VCF: Hollows Fund Grant, established by the Vermont…
VCF: Opportunity Fund for Southshire Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Opportunity Fund for…
Verizon Tech Savvy Awards Funder: Verizon Overview: Annual award program recognizing programs that provide technology training to students and families. Focus Areas - Technology training for students…
VEX Robotics K-12 Grant Opportunity Funder: VEX Robotics Purpose: Provide free K-12 aligned curriculum and robotics products to support STEM education in schools. Products Offered: - VEX 123…
Volcano Adventure Camp Youth Camping Grant Funder: Lassen Park Foundation in partnership with Lassen Volcanic National Park Geographic Scope: California, Oregon, Nevada (primarily serves North State…
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.
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.
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.