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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Youth As Resources (YAR) Grants United Way of Kenosha County Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Funds youth-designed and youth-led community service projects in Kenosha County with youth speaking up for and addressing community needs.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Scott Ralls Fund Grant American Camping Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scott Ralls Fund Grant, administered by the American Camping Association, NY and NJ, supports capital improvement projects for nonprofit accredited camps.	Not published	Varies
Student STEM Enrichment Program Grant Burroughs Wellcome Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $180K The Student STEM Enrichment Program (SSEP) aims to enhance K-12 education in North Carolina by funding hands-on STEM activities for students.	Not published	Up to $180K
Rec for All - Extended Summer Programming Grant DC Department of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The DC Department of Parks and Recreation's 'Rec for All - Extended Summer Programming' aims to engage underserved youth aged 10 to 13 through four weeks of enriching activities.	Not published	Up to $250K
Teen REACH Training, Technical Assistance and Support TR-TTAS Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $625K The Teen REACH Training, Technical Assistance and Support (TR-TTAS) program, administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services, aims to empower at-risk youth aged 6-17 through structured out-of-school programming.	Not published	$625K
ML20 Scholarship Program Maurice Lucas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K College scholarship program providing financial assistance to qualifying student participants from the Maurice Lucas Foundation Academy programs toward their post-high school education.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Stewardship Mini Grant Program New City Parks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies New City Parks offers summer Stewardship Mini Grants to empower local community-based organizations to offer structured programming and engage residents in newly renovated parks.	Not published	Varies
Campership Program The Guardsmen · Foundation Not published · Varies The program funds camperships through partnerships with organizations including:	Not published	Varies
Build a Bot Awards Robonation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 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 materials, training support, and community connection.	Not published	Varies
McElhattan Foundation: Out-of-School-Time Learning McElhattan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: McElhattan Foundation accepts proposals on a rolling basis. If eligible, complete our Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire (See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above).	Not published	Varies
Summer Camp Program USA BMX Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Action-packed programming designed to build confidence, develop STEAM learning, and provide youth with engaging summer activities at the Hardesty National BMX Stadium.	Not published	Varies
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grants Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation (NY) funds NYC-metro 501(c)(3) organizations serving underserved communities with an education emphasis (capacity-building, results-based education, teacher PD, digital education, after-school programs)…	Not published	Varies
Dow communityGives Grant Saginaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Dow communityGives Grant encourages volunteerism among K-12 youth in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Teams can earn a $1,000 grant for expenses like uniforms, travel, or classroom needs, or donate it to a nonprofit.	Not published	$1K
Maryland EXCELS State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Establishes the State Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) for early childhood education programs and school age care programs to increase the number of high quality early childhood and school-age care programs.	Not published	Varies
NYSCA Decentralization Community Arts Grants: Arts Education Greene County Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE:_ _All applicants must attend a seminar to increase chances of a competitive proposal and keep current with new guidelines.	Not published	Varies
2025-2027 Out of School Programs Grant Program Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2025-2027 Out of School Programs Grant Program aims to support the New Braunfels Youth Collaborative in providing safe and engaging after-school programs for youth aged 12-18 in Comal County.	Not published	Varies
Advancing Youth Entrepreneurship Mini-Grant New Mexico Out-of School Time Network · Foundation Not published · Varies NMOST's Advancing Youth Entrepreneurship Mini-Grant supports entrepreneurship programs and youth business development in out-of-school time settings.	Not published	Varies
ArtPrenticeship Creative Waco · Foundation Not published · Varies A paid summer apprenticeship where high school artists work with professional creators, build real skills, and design murals that become part of Waco's visual story.	Not published	Varies
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation - Teen Programs Grant Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K Offer New York City high school students in under-resourced communities free after-school opportunities to enhance their critical thinking and expression skills through the arts.	Not published	$150K
Tinty Foundation Grant Tinty Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $555 – $100K The Tinty Foundation Grant, established in 2010 by Beatrice A. Tinty and John S. Manning, aims to support youth athletics, public safety, and animal care.	Not published	$555 – $100K
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, Cohort 21, Competitive Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program provides opportunities for New Jersey communities to enhance academic enrichment and support for students in grades three through twelve.	Not published	Varies
YouthReach Grant Mass Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · $15K Creative youth development (CYD) is an intentional practice that fosters active creative expression through the arts, humanities, and sciences, while developing core social, emotional, and life skills, for youth of all ages.	Not published	$15K
Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth Foundation Grant Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Legacy San Jose Alviso Youth Foundation Grant is committed to enhancing the lives of children and youth in Alviso through financial support for essential programs.	Not published	Varies
PPTC Grants Program Prospect Park Track Club Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Prospect Park Track Club administers a Grants Program that provides funding to youth running organizations and programs that promote running in Brooklyn communities.	Not published	$1K

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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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