Grants for Youth Programs
Last updated October 29, 2026
Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 89 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,654 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Grants tracked
- 3,640
- from 2,477 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $3,000–$50K
- Total listed funding
- $238.1M
- across 1,654 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 90
- 256 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Change to Prevent Commercial Tobacco Use Among Young People Dept of Health Grants · State Nov 13, 2026 · Varies Grant program to support community-based efforts to prevent commercial tobacco use among young people. | |
| Kids Fund- Multi-year Request of Up To $50,000 Grant Whitefish Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 13, 2026 · Up to $50K The Kids Fund offers multi-year grants of up to $50,000 to support programs addressing critical needs for youth in the Flathead Valley. | |
| Paulding County Area Foundation General Grants Paulding County Area Foundation · Foundation Nov 14, 2026 · Varies The Paulding County Area Foundation offers grants to support community projects and initiatives. The foundation has implemented a simplified process for grant project submissions. | |
| Physical Activity Grant Program Chatham County Partnership for Children · Foundation ~November · $10K Grants to promote physical activity for children and/or adults in Chatham County through innovative projects. | |
| 2026 Capacity Building Grants Act for Alexandria · Foundation ~November · Up to $10K ACT supports nonprofit excellence and strengthens leadership within nonprofits by investing in organizational needs. | |
| Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) Scholarships Kansas FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Up to $1K The Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) is an annual event organized by the National FFA Organization in the United States. | |
| Grants to Clark County Area Nonprofit Organizations Clark County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Grants Kansas FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · $500 – $1K A unique component of the Agricultural Education model is career exploration and work-based learning through a student's SAE. | |
| Denver Broncos Foundation Community Grant Denver Broncos Foundation · Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · Varies The Denver Broncos Foundation makes Community Grants to Colorado organizations for youth-serving programs and projects in four priority areas: Applications are reviewed and approved quarterly, after each funding cycle's submission deadline. | |
| Klingenstein Transformation of Mental Health Care The Esther a & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies This program from the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation focuses on improving access to high-quality mental health care for children and adolescents, especially those from low-income families, under-resourced communities or other… | |
| Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation Fellowship The Esther a & Joseph Klingenstein Fund Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies This fellowship supports postdoctoral and junior faculty candidates investigating ADHD or depression in children and adolescents. | |
| Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · State Nov 20, 2026 · Varies Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grantees will convene as a group for discussion and network development in 2026, with dates to be determined. | |
| United Way 2026-2028 Community Investment Grant United Way of Bay County · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| Community Project Application The Junior League of South Bend Incorporated · Foundation ~November · Varies JLSB seeks to partner with organizations to support community empowerment, with specific focus on: The Junior League of South Bend, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and… | |
| Stay785 - Topeka Youth Commission Topeka Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · $2K – $10K | |
| Youth Empowered Philanthropy Grants Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · $1K – $5K Youth Empowered Philanthropy (YEP) is a transformative program offered by the Community Foundation that teaches students in grades 10-12 about charitable giving. | |
| Kiwanis Club and Kiwanis Family Club Grants Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Up to $3K Over $1,500,000 in grants given to Ohio Kiwanis Clubs since 1984 (includes Governor's Project grants) | |
| A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Grant Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust · Foundation ~November · Varies Grants to 501(c)(3) public charities (not 509(a)(3) private foundations) in the categories of St. Marys, PA charities; Catholic education (elementary/secondary/collegiate); health-related issues; and social services affecting youth. | |
| Mental Health Grant (All Ages) Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| Community Impact Fund United Way of Mesa County Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies The Community Impact Fund is United Way of Mesa County's primary grant program providing vital funding to help ensure everyone in Mesa County has the opportunity to reach their full potential. | |
| Event Grants Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation · Foundation ~November · $1K – $3K Grants support community events anywhere in Hawaii that perpetuate Duke's legacy and spirit through ocean and beach sports, and water safety. | |
| Team Grants Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation · Foundation ~November · $1K – $3K Grants awarded to Hawaii teams who compete in the sports that Duke played and loved to support team development, youth programs, and competition at local and national levels. | |
| Community Grants Cottage Grove Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies The Cottage Grove Community Foundation awards grants to non-profit and school-based organizations helping children, families, the environment, and programs to enhance the health and wellbeing of area residents. | |
| Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship Communities United for Restorative Youth · Foundation ~December · Varies A one-year paid fellowship that amplifies the political consciousness, political power, leadership, and professional development of formerly incarcerated young adults ages 18-25 who are working to end youth criminalization. |
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Grants for youth programs by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 90 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 256 7%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 1,095 30%
- No deadline published
- 2,199 60%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 256 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for youth programs
- City of Boston 11 active
- Midland Area Community Foundation 11 active
- Communitygiving 10 active
- Michigan 4-H Foundation 10 active
- Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation 9 active
- The Oregon Community Foundation 9 active
2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 3,640 active grants for youth programs (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 29, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 15 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for youth programs
Grants for youth programs support after-school, summer learning, mentoring, recreation, and enrichment activities for young people. Federal funding flows largely through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (administered by state education agencies under the U.S. Department of Education's ESSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), while private funders such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation back youth development nationwide. Local community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs round out the field.
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Grants for Youth Programs by state
Browse grants for youth programs available to organizations in 31 states.
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Top funders for youth programs
Foundations and grantmakers active in youth development — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA $120.5M given/yr
- Junior Achievement USA Colorado Springs, CO $27.0M given/yr
- Boys & Girls Clubs in Tennessee Knoxville, TN $19.6M given/yr
- Friends of the Children Portland, OR $13.5M given/yr
- Foundation for Jewish Camp Inc New York, NY $12.2M given/yr
- Moxie Foundation San Diego, CA $11.5M given/yr
- Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc Baltimore, MD $10.6M given/yr
- Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation Alma, MI $9.8M given/yr
- Washington State Boys & Girls Clubs Asso Olympia, WA $8.2M given/yr
- Girl Scouts of the United States of America New York, NY $8.2M given/yr
- California State Alliance of Ymcas Sacramento, CA $7.0M given/yr
- Big Win Philanthropy Inc Greens Farms, CT $5.1M given/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for youth programs award?
Of the 3,640 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 29, 2026, 1,654 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for youth programs?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are City of Boston (11), Midland Area Community Foundation (11), Communitygiving (10), Michigan 4-H Foundation (10), and Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (9). In all, 2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for youth programs due?
Of 3,640 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 256 have a published upcoming deadline, 1,095 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 2,199 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% fall in October–December.
What grants are available for youth programs?
Funding ranges from federal formula and competitive grants for after-school and summer learning, to foundation grants for mentoring, recreation, and enrichment, to small corporate and community-foundation awards. The largest dedicated federal source is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports academic enrichment during out-of-school time at high-poverty schools and community organizations. OJJDP also funds mentoring, delinquency prevention, and youth intervention programs.
Who funds youth programs?
Funders include federal agencies (the U.S. Department of Education through 21st CCLC and OJJDP within the Department of Justice), national foundations such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Wallace Foundation, and corporate philanthropy. Community foundations and local United Way chapters are often the most accessible sources for grassroots youth organizations.
Who is eligible to apply for youth program grants?
Eligibility varies by funder. Federal programs like 21st CCLC typically require schools, districts, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, or parks and recreation departments to apply, often in partnership. Most foundation grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. Review each funder's guidelines for geographic focus, target age groups, and program-type restrictions before applying.
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