Grants for After School Programs

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 282 active grants for after school programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 8 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 124 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.

Grants tracked: 282; from 247 funders
Median award: $20K; middle half $5,000–$113K
Total listed funding: $22.0M; across 124 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 6; 21 with a published date

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Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Out-of-School Time - Summer Fun and Learning Grants Max and Marian Farash Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies Enriching children's lives today for a brighter tomorrow. Ensuring youth are ready to learn by supporting innovative, high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programs in Monroe and Ontario counties.	Not published	Varies
West Virginia Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant West Virginia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The West Virginia Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant supports community learning centers that provide essential academic enrichment opportunities for children during non-school hours.	Not published	$50K – $250K
Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation: Community Grants Community Foundation of Orange and Sulli · Foundation Not published · $250 The Lazare and Charlotte Kaplan Foundation provides community grants aimed at supporting youth initiatives in the Town of Rockland.	Not published	$250
Goldsmith Family Foundation Grant The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Goldsmith Family Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of Baltimore area youth by providing enriched educational and cultural opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Youth Program – Building Resilience Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Youth Program – Building Resilience Grant, offered by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, aims to support organizations focused on the healthy development of youth.	Not published	Up to $25K
Nathaniel C. Hughes History Club Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Free, after-school program for middle and high school students designed to foster a love of history, encourage safe socialization, and teach the stories and values of the Medal of Honor.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Community Grant- Education ( Fall cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Result: All children and youth succeed in education prepared for a career.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Learning Dollars Program Reschool · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K RESCHOOL's Learning Dollars program provides flexible funding to families to access resources and experiences that keep children engaged in fun, enriching, and educational activities.	Not published	$500 – $1K
With Youth For Youth (WYFY) Grant Opportunity for Southeast Michigan Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP) is the statewide voice and coordinating hub for out-of-school time programs that support Michigan’s young people, families, and communities.	Not published	Up to $100K
Community Grants Program Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MMCF operates on a semi-annual grant cycle with Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer application periods: Schools, school districts, educational programs, athletic teams, community organizations, and youth-serving nonprofits in the Eastern Sierra…	Not published	Varies
White Foundation Grants Thomas H White Fdn Ta · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to contact our office for further clarification of the Foundation’s grantmaking policies.	Not published	Varies
Afterschool for All Grants Vermont Afterschool Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K A competitive grant program to help programs start up or expand afterschool, before school, summer, expanded learning, and third space programming for Vermont youth in grades K-12. Administered by Vermont Afterschool.	Not published	$3K – $15K
School Age Community Grant Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · $80K – $100K The School Age Community Grant supports school-based programs catering to children aged 5 to 12, including those with disabilities.	Not published	$80K – $100K
Youth Grow Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth Grow uses positive experiences in school gardens to help young people gain new perspectives on food, health, and the world around them. The program operates across multiple school levels with age-appropriate programming.	Not published	Varies
McKinney Vento Homeless Education and 21st Century Community Learning Centers — Family Engagement / Playful Learning Enhancement Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership, oversight, funding, support, and accountability for the Commonwealth's approximately 400…	Not published	Up to $20K
Forest Foundation: Special Events & Camps Grant Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest Foundation supports nonprofits in Southwest Washington, focusing on Tacoma and Pierce County. They prioritize community engagement and initiatives that strengthen local quality of life.	Not published	Varies
Doheny Foundation: Campership Grant Program Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation offers the Campership Grant Program, providing scholarships for summer camps to organizations registered as 501(c)(3).	Not published	Varies
After Dark Pilot Program Grant NH Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies The New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is issuing a request for applications to pilot an after-school hours alternative diploma program called After Dark, which leads to high school completion through the Adult Education Program…	Not published	Varies
Maddox Fund: Participatory Grants The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat.	Not published	Varies
Teen Action Lab The Barack Obama Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Obama Foundation and After School Matters partner to bring hands-on youth programs to the Obama Presidential Center.	Not published	Varies
NCAC: Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) Grant North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K The North Carolina Arts Council's Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) connects students with local traditional artists through after-school programs.	Not published	$5K
WISH: What Inspires Students' Hearts Project Lemonade Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $400 The WISH Program helps youth in foster care attend camps, participate in sports, and engage in extracurricular and enrichment activities by providing grants to offset activity costs.	Rolling	Up to $400
RFP #237: Extended School Day / School Violence Prevention Grant 2026-2031 New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · $125K – $450K Pursuant to New York State Education Law §2814: Omnibus school violence prevention grant program, the primary purpose of the Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention (ESD/SVP) Program is to award competitive grants to provide support…	Not published	$125K – $450K
Read to Ride Program USA BMX Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A program designed to encourage, motivate, and inspire youth to develop and improve their reading skills during non-school hours and combat learning loss over extended school breaks.	Not published	Varies

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for after school programs award?

Of the 282 grants for after school programs Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 124 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $113K. The largest is $2.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for after school programs?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The William Penn Foundation (4), Max and Marian Farash Charitable (3), US Lacrosse Foundation Inc (3), USA BMX Foundation (3), and 15 and the Mahomies Foundation (2). In all, 247 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for after school programs due?

Of 282 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 21 have a published upcoming deadline, 86 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 169 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 57% fall in January–March.

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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