Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,636 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 86 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,652 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,636; from 2,476 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $228.1M; across 1,652 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 252 with a published date

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Michigan Economic Justice Fellowship Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
USTA Micro-Grant Program Usta Northern California · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $10K	Rolling	$3K – $10K
Education & Youth Development Community Grant Cycle Community Foundation of Lorain County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Education & Youth Development Community Grant Cycle offers essential support for organizations serving Lorain County. This grant is open to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations that demonstrate accountability and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
Kelly for Kids Community Grants Kelly for Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kelly for Kids Community Grants aim to support disadvantaged and disabled youth in Western New York. Founded by former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly, the foundation has distributed nearly $5 million to local children's charities.	Not published	Varies
Ag Health and Safety Grants CHS Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ag Health and Safety Grants, awarded by CHS and the CHS Foundation, aim to enhance agricultural safety and foster community well-being.	Not published	Varies
Bridgeton Landfill Community Project Fund St Louis Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12.5M To contribute to the betterment of the environment, public health and safety, and the welfare of the people in the communities near the Bridgeton Landfill.	Not published	$12.5M
ShoreCorps Salisbury University · State Not published · Varies ShoreCorps is a partnership with community-based organizations serving at-risk youth and senior citizens in Eastern Shore counties. ShoreCorps mission is to serve at-risk youth and senior citizens in public and private non-profit agencies.	Not published	Varies
Community Experts Fund Grant The Peter and Elizabeth C Tower · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Community Experts Fund Grant, provided by the Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation, aims to improve the lives of young people facing mental health and developmental challenges in targeted counties.	Not published	Up to $50K
Jessie Smith Darrah Fund Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To assist, support, promote, and advance charitable, philanthropic, religious, educational, patriotic, health, and social purposes and objectives, to advance and promote human welfare and well-being, encourage and advance good citizenship…	Not published	Varies
Rec for All - SUPPORT, ENGAGEMENT, AND EVENTS (SEE) Grant DC Department of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Up to $540K The Rec for All - SUPPORT, ENGAGEMENT, AND EVENTS (SEE) Grant, provided by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, aims to enhance recreational opportunities for underserved youth aged 6 to 18.	Not published	Up to $540K
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Grant Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Grant focuses on grants that promote values-based initiatives addressing various community needs, particularly in Chicago and Cook County.	Not published	Varies
New Commonwealth Fund- Phased Investments The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek to dismantle the systems of racism across the Commonwealth that have blocked Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, communities, and businesses from fully participating and limited our long-term prosperity.	Not published	Varies
OCCA Summer Camps - Scholarship Oregon Coast Council for the Arts · Foundation Not published · 25% - 90% discount on camp tuition Scholarship funding for students who wish to attend OCCA summer arts camps but for whom tuition costs are a barrier to participation.	Not published	25% - 90% discount on camp tuition
Marathon County: Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation Grants Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · US $1,000 - US $10,000 The Clyde F. Schlueter Foundation, established in 1977, focuses on enhancing the character and service of youth in Wausau through grants.	Not published	US $1,000 - US $10,000
IMPACTT - Technology Transfer for Impact Ventures (High School Curriculum Program) Startedup Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $200K An online technology transfer curriculum program for Indiana high school students, developed through partnership between Circular Venture Lab, University of Evansville's Center for Innovation and Change, and STARTedUP Foundation.	Not published	$100K – $200K
Kimberly Moe Nelson Memorial Scholarship Cornelius Arts Community Center dba Cain Center for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bryan Area Foundation Grants Bryan Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bryan Area Foundation (Bryan, OH) makes grants to community-based projects/programs (recreation, education, athletics, cultural, youth & senior programs) via two tracks: standard grants for requests over $2,500 and Founders Grants for…	Not published	Varies
Youth Education Leadership Program (Y.E.L.P.) Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership program supported by the Outdoor Heritage Foundation, the Alaska Chapter of Safari Club International, and various sponsors to train youth in fish and wildlife conservation and outdoor traditions.	Not published	Varies
Lois C. Kwasman Program for Community Impact Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide support for programs that assist girls and young women who need help to develop life skills to gain self-confidence, become resourceful and self-sufficient, and position themselves to have a successful life.	Not published	Varies
Do it Best Foundation Grant Do It Best Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Do it Best Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on community needs, particularly in health and wellness, youth enrichment, the arts, and community development.	Not published	Varies
Needs-Based Scholarships Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A limited number of needs-based scholarships available to musicians who successfully audition and are selected for the Chattanooga Youth Symphony.	Not published	Varies
YTAC Summer Internship Program Carolina Fintech Hub · Foundation Not published · $570	Not published	$570
Southwest Region Grant The Moniker Foundation · Foundation Not published · $12K – $15K The Moniker Foundation's Southwest Region Grant offers eight $12,000 grants and one $15,000 grant (2026) to eligible organizations in a competitive process.	Not published	$12K – $15K
Ezra M. Cutting Trust Grant Cutting E M Uw Bo a H Winn Et ALS · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Ezra M. Cutting Trust Grant, established in 1965, supports charitable organizations in Marlborough, Massachusetts, with a focus on youth services and programs that enhance the community's quality of life.	Not published	$3K – $10K

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for youth programs award?

Of the 3,636 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 31, 2026, 1,652 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, 2,476 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,636 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 252 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 January–March.

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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