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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Arts Internship Program LA Exploring the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Paid internship + Adobe CC Membership for 2 years	Not published	Paid internship + Adobe CC Membership for 2 years
The Child and Adult Care Food Program's (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program Youthprise · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: To access this grant you will need to log into the Grant Portal with your grantinterface.com credentials or create an account.	Not published	Varies
CAMPER Grant (Camp Accessibility, Meaningful Participation, and Equal Representation) Camp Fire · Foundation Not published · Varies The grant supports removal of barriers for three specific populations: National initiative across Camp Fire's 52+ council affiliates This grant was instrumental in launching Camp Fire's first specific summer camp session for LGBTQ+ kids as…	Not published	Varies
Arts In Action Arts Education Grant Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Supports teaching artists and non-profit organizations with an arts education focus to develop arts education projects, classes, and workshops.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Grants The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sartain Lanier Family Foundation Grants focus on enhancing opportunities for K-12 students in Atlanta, emphasizing literacy instruction, afterschool, and summer programs.	Not published	Varies
Toledo Walleye Transportation Fund Grant Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Toledo Walleye Transportation Fund offers grants to accredited schools and nonprofit organizations in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, facilitating transportation to Toledo Mud Hens baseball or Walleye hockey games.	Not published	Up to $1K
GCCF: Community Impact Grants - Youth and Education Greenwood County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The GCCF Community Impact Grants for Youth and Education aim to enhance the educational landscape in Greenwood County.	Not published	Up to $5K
Walking Classroom Grant Program Alliance for a Healthier Generation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walking Classroom Grant Program, offered by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, enables classroom teachers in public schools to receive donated materials for their students.	Not published	Varies
P.L.A.Y.S. Program, Presented by Meridian Chicago Fire Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Culture and the Arts – Artists in Schools Vermont Arts Council · State Not published · Up to $400K Supports quality, multiday arts experiences in schools with Vermont teaching artists in residence and encourage collaborations between schools, youth, artists, and arts organizations.	Not published	Up to $400K
After School Out of School Time (ASOST) Grants United Way of Central Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.1M The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has awarded United Ways of Central, North Central, and South Central Massachusetts funding to support ASOST programs since spring 2022.	Not published	$1.1M
Charlotte CF Leadership Charlotte Grant for Youth Charlotte Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies 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”.	Not published	Varies
Teaching Artist Grants (Public School Teaching Artist) The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Supports sequential, arts education projects for K-12 students through in-school or after-school projects. Also called Public School Teaching Artist grants.	Not published	$500 – $5K
McElhattan Foundation Grants McElhattan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Welcome to the McElhattan Foundation. We are a Pittsburgh-based grantmaking foundation.	Not published	Varies
Washington - Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Grant Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction · Foundation Not published · $100K – $500K The Washington - Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program aims to enhance educational opportunities in high-poverty, low-performing communities.	Not published	$100K – $500K
Community Impact Grants United Way of South Mississippi · Foundation Not published · $448K United Way of South Mississippi awards Community Impact Grants to nonprofits working in education, health, financial stability, and family services within their service area.	Not published	$448K
Lisa Libraries Book Grants Lisa Novak Community Libraries Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lisa Libraries was started by author Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children’s book editor Lisa Novak.	Not published	Varies
AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant, administered by the Arkansas Arts Council, supports professional artists in residencies outside traditional school settings.	Not published	Up to $10K
21st Century Community Learning Centers/Texas ACE Cycle 11 Communities in Schools of the Dallas Regioninc · Foundation Not published · $1.5M Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) received a preliminary award of $1.48 million through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers/Texas ACE Cycle 11 program through the US Department of Education.	Not published	$1.5M
Houston Food Bank: Kids Cafe Grant Program The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Houston Food Bank's Kids Cafe Grant Program provides year-round access to nutritious meals for children in southeast Texas.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Airlines Foundation Corporate Giving - Nonprofit Fundraiser Sponsorships Alaska Airlines Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Out-of-School Community-Based Arts Education Programs The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all.	Not published	Varies
Summer Fund Grant Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Summer Fund Grant, established in 1971 by Philanthropy Massachusetts, supports summer camps and enrichment programs for underserved youth in Greater Boston.	Not published	Up to $40K
Afterschool & Summer Enrichment Grant Gary Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K Gary Community Ventures is an impermanent philanthropic organization committed to using all of its resources by 2035 to transform systems and build wealth for Colorado kids and families.	Not published	Up to $40K

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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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