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 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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Kars4Kids Small Grant Program Kars 4 Kids Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K The Kars4Kids Small Grant Program supports educational initiatives across the country, allowing the funder to extend their impact to children beyond their own programs while remaining aligned with their mission.	Rolling	$5K
MidwayUSA Foundation: Range Development Grants Midway USA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $75K These competitive range development cash grants will provide funds to allow existing ranges to make improvements and expansions. A fundamental need of a shooting team is a place to shoot.	Not published	$3K – $75K
Termeer Students Program The Termeer Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding and support for organizations working to develop the next generation of diverse leaders in STEM fields, with emphasis on underrepresented populations in life sciences.	Not published	Varies
How to Apply for a Grant - Non-Profit Organizations San Angelo Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Angelo Area Foundation provides grant funding to non-profit organizations serving the Concho Valley area.	Not published	Varies
IMPACT: Quality of Place - Community Assets - Community Centers Grant Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The IMPACT: Quality of Place initiative aims to enhance community well-being, encourage civic pride, and stimulate tourism in Erie County by supporting community centers.	Not published	Up to $15K
Pūkoʻa Fellows Program Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pūkoʻa Fellows Program, launched by the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute, is a 12-week virtual initiative aimed at Pasifika students in the diaspora.	Not published	Varies
United Way SunCoast Community Investments United Way Suncoast Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The current funding cycle continues through 2025 for awardees.	Not published	Varies
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg American Health Initiative Grant - Improv Teacher and Student Program Baltimore Curriculum Project Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K A one-time research grant supporting BCP's improv program, which uses improvisational techniques as life and problem-solving skills in the classroom and in Restorative Practices.	Not published	$20K
Positive Tracks Starter Fund Positive Tracks Inc · Foundation Rolling · $75 – $1K To make Challenges more accessible and easier to carry out for Captains by providing funding to cover costs associated with organizing and executing athletic events.	Rolling	$75 – $1K
YALA Mini-Grants Minneapolis Jewish Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies YALA Mini-Grants are designed to help young adults with new ideas for programs or resources get their passion projects off the ground.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program: Ka Papa O Kakuhihewa Fund (Oahu) Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ka Papa O Kakuhihewa Fund, part of the Community Grants Program by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, aims to support nonprofit organizations focused on resource conservation.	Not published	Up to $10K
Legacy Grant Program The Denver Children's Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $10K Allow donors to invest in DCF's exhaustive charity review process while supporting causes they care about and receiving tax benefits	Not published	From $10K
Community Grants Mt Pleasant Area Community Fnd · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K	Not published	Up to $18K
Trinity Vocational Formation Fellowship Trinity Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trinity Vocational Formation Fellowship is a newly launched program designed for current or former Trinity scholars.	Not published	Varies
North East Community Foundation Grant North East Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The North East Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in North East, Pennsylvania, by supporting charitable organizations through funding.	Not published	Varies
GPOA Foundation Grant The Gpoa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GPOA Foundation is a grant-making, independent foundation which supports programs that serve children in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.	Not published	Varies
Agency Funding Application United Way of Wilson County & the Upper Cumberland · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way provides funding to partner agencies that deliver programs and services aligned with United Way's mission in the areas of education, financial stability, and health.	Not published	Varies
Lexus of Stevens Creek Volunteer Scholarship 19 for Life Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Started in 2013 to honor five extraordinary young individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding volunteer contributions and efforts to make a positive difference in their communities.	Not published	Varies
United Outdoors Conservation Fund Union Sportsmen's Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Varies The United Outdoors Conservation Fund was unveiled in late 2018 to expand the USA's conservation footprint by providing financial assistance to complete impactful conservation and access projects or outreach programs.	Rolling	Varies
SODEXO- Stop Hunger Classroom Challenge Grant Youth Service America · Foundation Not published · $250 – $3K The SODEXO Stop Hunger Classroom Challenge invites K-12 classrooms in the U.S. to enhance existing hunger relief initiatives, such as food drives and backpack programs, by making them more impactful and student-driven.	Not published	$250 – $3K
AmeriCorps VISTA Grant - City/College Partnership Albion College · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Development Grant Program Brookline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Works to ensure equal access to opportunities for all youth in Brookline, as well as to support and enhance the well-being of youth and their families.	Not published	Varies
RESOLVE NOLA Community Impact Grant United Way of Southeast Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The RESOLVE NOLA Community Impact Grant, launched by United Way of Southeast Louisiana, aims to address the critical shortage of mental health resources for youth in New Orleans.	Not published	Up to $25K
Raytheon Technologies' FIRST Grant Program NAF · Foundation Not published · Varies FIRST was founded in 1989 to inspire young people's interest and participation in science and technology.	Not published	Varies

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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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