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.
Louder Than Words Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Finish Line Youth Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Louder Than Words Grant Program, supported…
Loudoun Impact Fund Overview: A giving circle of engaged Loudoun County donors managed in partnership by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia and the Community Foundation for Loudoun and…
Loudoun Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Loudoun…
Louis Padovano Grants Overview: The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science…
Loveland Generations Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Last Updated: January 10, 2025 Summary The Loveland Generations Fund, established in 2000, supports…
Lowe's SkillsUSA Community Service Grants Funder: Lowe's and Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Status: Active, ongoing grant program since 2006 Total Funding: $1.5 million distributed in…
Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Lower Flathead Valley Community Foundation…
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Natural Resources Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 15,…
Lucy Guerra Sunflower Tennis Program Organization: Blue Skies for Children Program Description Tennis program providing weekly clinics for eligible youth. Eligibility - Age: 6 to 18 years old -…
Luke Garrison Foundation Grant Program Funder: Luke Garrison Foundation (NC, US) Website: lukegarrisonfoundation.com Geographic Scope: Primarily North Carolina and surrounding regions, based on grant…
Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Luther I. Replogle Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The Luther I. Replogle Foundation Grant…
Luther T. McCauley Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Luther T. McCauley Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Luther T. McCauley Charitable Trust Grant supports…
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Grant Award Amount: $262,000 Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest United States (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington) Focus Areas: Youth entrepreneurship education…
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust STEM Discovery Program Grant Funder: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Award Amount: $277,500 (multi-year grant) Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington Focus Areas:…
M&M Area Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: M&M Area Community Foundation Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) provides essential financial…
Maada’ookiing Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northland Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary Maada’ookiing Grants provide up to $5,000 to support Native American-led…
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation: Riley Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 04, 2025 Summary The Mabel Louise Riley…
MACI Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albion Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The MACI Youth Fund, managed by the Albion Community Foundation,…
Mackie McDonald College Fund Overview: Launched in spring 2025, the Mackie McDonald College Fund is an initiative that provides college scholarships and supports pathway programs for younger youth,…
Mackinac Island Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mackinac Island Community Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Mackinac Island Community Foundation Grant,…
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.