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.
Youth Development Grant Program Geographic Scope: Minnesota Target Age Group: 5-12 year olds Focus Areas: High-quality, culturally appropriate youth development programs that support children's…
Youth Grow Program Organization: Growing Gardens Program Overview Youth Grow uses positive experiences in school gardens to help young people gain new perspectives on food, health, and the world…
Youth Leadership Council (YLC) Grant Program Program Overview: A grant program administered by local high school students who select and recommend organizations to receive funding. Funding Source:…
Youth Musical Theatre Workshop Scholarship Program Type: Scholarship for youth educational program Focus: Provides financial assistance to students participating in the Youth Musical Theatre Workshop…
Youth Opportunity Scholarships (YOS) Overview: SLED is a proud partner of Youth Opportunity Scholarships, which provides scholarships for middle school students to participate in extra-curricular…
Youth Program – Building Resilience Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2025 Summary The Youth Program – Building Resilience…
YouthReach Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mass Cultural Council Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Overview Creative youth development (CYD) is an intentional practice that…
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.