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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THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN · June 30, 2026 · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Beyond the Classroom (BTC) Overview: Rapid response grants for Out-of-School Time (OST) providers. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with regular review and award cycles to ensure timely…

THE UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beyond the Classroom Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary Overview Beyond the Classroom (BTC)…

$2,499 + freight costs
USA BMX Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

BMX STEAM Kit Program Overview: A project-based educational program where students use BMX bikes to perform experiments and learn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts.…

YMCA SNOHOMISH QALICB · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Boeing STEM Discovery Program Grant Funder: The Boeing Company Award Amount: $50,000 Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington Focus Areas: - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics…

Georgia Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

BOOST Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Department of Education Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The BOOST Grant, funded by the Georgia Department of Education, aims to enhance the educational…

FUND FOR ARMENIAN RELIEF INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program (BCPP) Geographic Scope: Tavush Province, Armenia (Berd, Ijevan, Noyemberyan, and Sisian regions) Focus Areas: Extracurricular activities, folk crafts, youth…

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PBC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Buffalo Wild Wings ALL STARS Sports Grants Funder: Buffalo Wild Wings (in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America) Geographic Scope: National (285 Clubs supported across the country); Palm…

ROBONATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Build a Bot Awards Program Overview: RoboNation's Build a Bot Awards program aims to reduce barriers to participation in robotics and promote hands-on STEM projects through needs-based awards of…

The Guardsmen · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

The Guardsmen Campership Program Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area Focus Areas: Outdoor and experiential education for underserved youth Program Details - Purpose: Provides campership funding…

THE CHAMPLIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Campership Requests Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Champlin Foundation Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Champlin Foundation offers campership grants to support Rhode Island's tax-exempt…

THE CARITAS CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Caritas Reads! Summer Program Overview: The Caritas Reads! Summer Program encourages elementary to high school-aged residents to read during their summer break to prevent "summer slide" and foster a…

$2,500 - $10,000
MUSIC AND YOUTH INITIATIVEINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catalyst Innovation Grant Funder: Music & Youth Initiative (Needham, MA) Status: Applications are not being accepted at this time Geographic Scope: United States (Massachusetts-based organization)…

THE CHRISTOPHER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFF Education program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Christopher Family Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Christopher Family Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMT The Sports Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The CFMT Sports Fund, part of the Community…

BALLET WICHITA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chance to Dance Teaching Artist Program Funder: Ballet Wichita Inc (Wichita, KS) Overview: Chance to Dance is Ballet Wichita's outreach program that brings high-quality dance and movement education…

CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charlotte CF Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlotte Community Foundation Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Charlotte CF Education Fund Grant aims to enrich the lives of…

CHARLOTTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Giving back to the community through grant making is one way how we fulfill our mission of “Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter”. Through the generosity of our donors, The…

ROBERT R MCCORMICK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chicago Bulls Community Assist Fund Status: Active partnership Partnership Established: 2009 Geographic Scope: Chicago Focus Areas: - Education - Community investment - Health and wellness - Youth…

SOUTHERN ARIZONA ROADRUNNERS CLUB · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Children's Fitness Fund Organization: Southern Arizona Roadrunners Geographic Scope: Southern Arizona (Tucson and surrounding areas) Background: Established in 1991, the Children's Fitness Fund…

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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