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.
Mad Anthonys Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Northeast Indiana Mission: The Mad Anthonys Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of youth in Northeast Indiana through the power of…
Overview Our Vision We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat. The Maddox Fund tends to its internal culture believing that…
Overview Our Vision We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat. The Maddox Fund tends to its internal culture believing that…
Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Partners of the Americas Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment Fund,…
MAF Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Multnomah Athletic Foundation Amount: US $7,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2025 Summary The Multnomah Athletic Foundation offers community…
Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mahaska County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF) Grant…
Mahaska County Community Foundation (MCCF): City Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mahaska County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Mahaska County Community…
Maimonides Leaders Fellowship Organization: MEOR INC Geographic Scope: Leading U.S. campuses Target Audience: Most promising Jewish students Program Description MEOR's Maimonides Leaders Fellowship…
Maine Youth Environmental Leaders Scholarship Funder: Chewonki Foundation Inc Award Amount: $15,000 merit-based scholarship Geographic Scope: Maine Program Focus: Environmental leadership, natural…
MainStreet Foundation Quarterly Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Androscoggin Bank MainStreet Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The MainStreet Foundation…
Majestic Realty Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Majestic Realty Co Last Updated: December 13, 2024 Summary The Majestic Realty Foundation, established in 2002, champions active philanthropy…
Major Research Grants on Reducing Inequality Status: ACTIVE Funder: William T Grant Foundation Inc Amount: US $100,000 - US $600,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Major Research Grants…
Make Dreams Real Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boyett Petroleum Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview About Make Dreams Real Boyett Petroleum recognizes the need in…
Make It Better Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Cousins Subs Make It Better…
Make-A-Difference Fund (Student Opportunity Fund) Program Type: Support for student participation in competitive opportunities Overview: The Student Opportunity Fund (Make-A-Difference Fund) helps…
Making Space for Girls - Mission Challenge to the International Space Station Overview: A national science competition for girls in STEAM+ education, hosted annually by Making Space for Girls (MS4G)…
MALO Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Status: Active annual scholarship program (first awarded in 2022) Geographic Scope: Inland Empire, California Focus Areas: Support for graduating high school…
Manning Family Local Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manning Family Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Manning Family Foundation offers rolling grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in…
Manufacturing Academy - Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program Type: Pre-apprenticeship/Training Program Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties)…
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: August 09, 2025 Summary…
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.