Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 3,740 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.
LIFE Grants Program Name: LIFE Philanthropy Program Geographic Scope: LaGrange County, Indiana Overview: The LIFE Philanthropy Program at LCCF was created to promote youth involvement and teach…
Life Line Homes Grant Program Funder: Life Line Homes Inc (MO, US) Website: lifelinehomes.org Award Amount: Grants typically range from a few hundred to two thousand dollars. Larger amounts are…
Life Science Cares Bay Area Annual Grantmaking Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area (San Francisco, East Bay, North Bay, Peninsula/South Bay) Status: Active grantmaking program Focus Areas: -…
Life Time Foundation Athlete Program Funder: Life Time Foundation Program Type: Athlete fundraising program for organizational grants Program Overview Athletes compete in Life Time's signature…
LiGHT Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wells County Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $3,000 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The LiGHT (Ladies Initiating Giving-an Honored Tradition) Grants program,…
Lilac Mentor Award Overview: New award established in 2024 to honor an FRC mentor who embodies the essence of mentorship. Recognizes mentors who offer guidance, support, and inspiration to help…
Lilah Hilliard Fisher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Lilah Hilliard Fisher Foundation Grant offers year-round funding…
Lilly Endowment: Religion Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary Lilly Endowment Inc. focuses on enriching the religious lives of Christians in the…
Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fry W Cotr Uw L P Fry Mem Tr Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Grant, managed by Bank of America, focuses on…
Linda Alexander Teen Funders Program: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Central New York Geographic Scope: Central New York and Israel Focus Areas: - Children with special…
Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lingnan Foundation Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellowship Program provides transformative…
Lions Non-Profit Grant Application Overview: The Downtown San Diego Lions Club Welfare Foundation provides grant funding to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving San Diego City or San Diego…
Lipscomb Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lipscomb Family Foundation Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Lipscomb Family Foundation Grant supports youth development in the South…
Lisa McKinstry Memorial Fund Purpose: Support the advancement of the student experience within the WCSD, allowing students to further their passions, life skills, and other interests to become…
Lithia 4Kids Request Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lithia Motors Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Lithia 4Kids Program, initiated by Lithia Motors, aims to enhance youth development through…
Little Rapids Corporation Egan Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Little Rapids Corporation Egan Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Little Rapids Corporation…
Little Wishes Ongoing Enrichment Organization: Blue Skies for Children Program Description Provides opportunities for children to participate in ongoing after school enrichment opportunities. The…
Littler Youth Fund Operating Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Littler Youth Fund Operating Grant…
Littler Youth Fund Program/Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Littler Youth Fund provides grants…
Live Like John Service and Leadership Institute Funder: John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (JMBTF) Geographic Scope: Illinois, United States Website: livelikeinitiative.org Contact…
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.