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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The CRAYON Fund Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The CRAYON Fund provides event-based micro-grants that support activities and projects that broaden resident participation in neighborhoods, provide youth enrichment, strengthen community ties, and develop leadership capacity in Central…	Rolling	Up to $500
Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Sauk Centre Area Community Foundation (SCACF) provides grants aimed at fostering positive change in the Sauk Centre area.	Not published	$3K – $20K
NewYork-Presbyterian: Mini-Grants Program New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NewYork-Presbyterian’s Mini-Grants have provided financial assistance to local, grass roots community-based organizations (CBOs) since 2011.	Not published	Varies
Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Grant Charles and Joan Hermanowski · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation aims to enhance the lives of children and young adults in the U.S. by providing financial support to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on arts, education, health, and welfare.	Not published	Up to $10K
LiveWell Grant Program Liberty Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K	Not published	$100K
MCF: Human Need and Community Development Grant Middletown Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Middletown Community Foundation, established in 1976, aims to support local nonprofits through collaborative capital projects that address community needs.	Not published	Varies
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Youth Mentoring Kitsap Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $1K The Kitsap Community Foundation's Competitive Grants Program for Youth Mentoring offers grants ranging from $1,200 to $1,400 in 2025.	Not published	$1K – $1K
BlueCross Community Trust Southern Health Plan Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust provides support to health-focused programs and organizations statewide. We work with nonprofit partners to promote the wellbeing of our neighbors across Tennessee.	Not published	Varies
General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth) Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · From $500 The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation provides General Grants focused on education, health and wellness, and youth programs.	Not published	From $500
St. Mary's Bank Charitable Foundation 1908 Funds Grants St Mary's Bank Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The St. Mary's Bank Charitable Foundation 1908 Funds Grants provide financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire, focusing on community development and services.	Not published	$500 – $5K
CCCF: Legacy Fund Grant Clinton County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CCCF: Legacy Fund provides vital financial support to enhance the health, welfare, and safety of the Clinton County community.	Not published	Varies
Forest Foundation Regional Grant Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The Forest Foundation Regional Grant supports new and emerging non-profits in Greater Boston, focusing on leadership development for undergraduate students.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Project HealUs Chicago Freedom School · Foundation Not published · Varies Project HealUs activates and prepares young people of color to explore, engage, and expand the work of the reproductive justice movement and address misogyny in their own communities.	Not published	Varies
ABG Summer Camp Scholarship Alaska Botanical Garden Inc · Foundation Not published · $25	Not published	$25
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Grant Program Homer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 – $2K Promote philanthropy and improve the quality of life for youth in the Homer community	Not published	$200 – $2K
Student Grantmaking Program Denver Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies DPS Foundation's first ever Student Grantmaking Advisory Committee, created in early 2024 to give DPS students a voice in grantmaking, help them effect change in their schools and communities, and return power to DPS students through…	Not published	Varies
Youth Job Training Program Grant Kansas Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Youth Job Training Program, funded by the Kansas Department of Commerce, aims to empower youth by providing essential training and skills development for entry into the workforce.	Not published	Up to $100K
Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation - Social Capital Grants Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation's Social Capital Grants program aims to foster social capital, enhancing networks and opportunities for children, youth, and families in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Capital Times Kids Fund Impact Grant The Kids Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K This one-time $20,000 grant is made possible through the extraordinary generosity of an anonymous donor committed to strengthening youth mental health in Dane County.	Not published	$20K
The Eagle Award Grant Indiana District of Kiwanis · Foundation Not published · $250 What Is Kiwanis? Kiwanis is a global service organization of volunteers committed to improving the lives of children—one community at a time.	Not published	$250
Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence: Officers’ Research Grants William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The William T. Grant Foundation offers Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence, aimed at enhancing research strategies that benefit youth aged 5-25 in the U.S. Grants range from $25,000 to $50,000 over one to two years…	Not published	$25K – $50K
Argyle Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Argyle Community Fund, managed by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, is a permanent endowment dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Argyle area.	Not published	Varies
Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) Building Changes · Foundation Not published · Varies Focuses on supporting young people exiting the child welfare system, juvenile detention and rehabilitation centers, behavioral health facilities, and other systems of care.	Not published	Varies
Robert K. Dunn Perpetual Charitable Trust Fund Grant Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley · Foundation Not published · $42K The Robert K. Dunn Perpetual Charitable Trust Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area, focusing on projects that directly benefit youth.	Not published	$42K

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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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