Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 287 active grants for after-school programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Little Wishes Ongoing Enrichment Organization: Blue Skies for Children Program Description Provides opportunities for children to participate in ongoing after school enrichment opportunities. The…
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Lottery for Education: Afterschool Programs Grant Opportunity Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tennessee Department of Education Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Lottery…
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust STEM Discovery Program Grant Funder: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Award Amount: $277,500 (multi-year grant) Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington Focus Areas:…
MAC Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mississippi Arts Commission Amount: US $250 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The MAC Project Grants support arts initiatives across…
Overview Our Vision We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat. The Maddox Fund tends to its internal culture believing that…
Overview Our Vision We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat. The Maddox Fund tends to its internal culture believing that…
Maine 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Department of Education Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Maine Department of Education is…
Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund…
Maryland EXCELS 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…
Overview Out-of-School Time Enriching children's lives today for a brighter tomorrow. Our North Star Ensuring youth are ready to learn by supporting innovative, high-quality out-of-school time (OST)…
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Overview _NOTE: McElhattan Foundation accepts proposals on a rolling basis. If eligible, complete our Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire (See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above). Foundation…
MCF: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Madison Community Foundation's Community…
McKinney Vento Homeless Education and 21st Century Community Learning Centers — Family Engagement / Playful Learning Enhancement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary…
Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Melrose Cooperative Bank Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The Melrose Cooperative Bank…
Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew Status: Active, accepting applications Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Out-of-school STEM learning, youth advocacy, gender equity in STEM Overview: The…
Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Professional Golfers Association Of America Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Minnesota Golf License Plate Grant aims to enhance…
MJ LaFoley Foundation Grant Purpose: To provide an opportunity for deserving students to meet their special needs or achieve educational or amateur athletic goals through special programs. Geographic…
ML20 Scholarship Program Overview: College scholarship program providing financial assistance to qualifying student participants from the Maurice Lucas Foundation Academy programs toward their…
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.