Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 3,753 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
“What if…” Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rosamond Gifford Charitable Corporation (The Gifford Foundation) Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The 'What If...' Mini…
( SIT ) Student Intensive Training Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Space Grant Consortium Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Arkansas Space Grant…
#ChangeThruSport Program Overview: A comprehensive program developed in 2020 to stand in the gap for underserved youth in the upper Midwest by providing financial support, sports equipment, apparel,…
10 for 12 Program Funder: Live4Love Charities (MN, US) Award Amount: $10,000 per month Program Description: The 10 for 12 Program honors one changemaker each month with a $10,000 gift to fuel their…
100 Men Grant Funder: 100 Men of Dane County Inc Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin Focus Areas: Organizations supporting children's needs Eligibility: - Valid 501(c)(3) organizations or…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _The founding members meet as a group to review all grants (See Pre-proposal Deadline above). _ * _The Executive Board will review all grant requests and select the top 3…
100 Thousand Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 100 Thousand Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The 100 Thousand Foundation Grant provides funding to support youth athletics and…
12.4.2 Payroll Department Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Payroll Department Grant provides…
15 and the Mahomies Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: 15 And The Mahomies Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: August 09, 2024 Summary The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Grants…
15 for 15 Grant Program Overview: The Foundation's signature program that supports 15 youth charitable initiatives annually. Focus Areas: - Education and academics - Science - The arts - Classroom…
15 For 15 Program Funder: 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Overview: The Foundation's signature program supports 15 youth charitable initiatives across the Greater Kansas City area. Focus Areas: -…
15 Forever Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Boulder County Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The 15 Forever Fund Grant, established by the Community Foundation Boulder…
2025-2026 Amachi Texas Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $7,000,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026 Amachi Texas program, administered by the Texas…
2025-2026 Career and Technical Education State Student Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $27,245 - US $83,038 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The…
2025-2026 Kickstart Kids Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The 2025-2026 Kickstart Kids Grant Program, provided by the Texas Education…
2025-2027 Out of School Programs Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The 2025-2027 Out of School Programs Grant Program aims to support…
2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CA Volunteers Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The 2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding…
2026 Campbell/Converse Grant Application Funder: United Way of Natrona County Geographic Scope: Campbell and Converse Counties, Wyoming Focus Areas: - Basic needs - Health & wellness - Youth…
2026 Capacity Building Grants Funder: ACT for Alexandria Status: Open (as of 2026-04-03) Geographic Scope: Alexandria, VA (City of Alexandria and Fairfax County Alexandria) Contact:…
2026 Grant Cycle Funder: United Way of Wayne County Inc Geographic Scope: Wayne County, North Carolina Focus Areas: - Basic Needs - Education - Financial Stability - Health and Wellness Funding…
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.
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.
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.