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 federal, 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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Dock Village Youth Fund Living Branches Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This fund was established to enhance the lives of Dock Village youth and encourage them to do well academically. The fund provides for academic scholarships, and also offers incentives as a means to encourage and reward students.	Not published	Varies
SMOFI Mentorship Program Detroit Omega Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K SMOFI's mentoring programs connect mentors (people with similar skills and knowledge) with mentees (individuals who need or want those skills) to help them move up in work, skill level, or school performance.	Not published	Up to $5K
Children Can Shape the Future Grants Children Can Shape the Future Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Foundation is under transition. Applications are by invitation only._ Children Can Shape the Future (CCSF) Is a small, family foundation based in Philadelphia.	Not published	Varies
Innovia Foundation: Community Grant Program Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Innovia Foundation's Community Grant Program offers funding to organizations in a 20-county region, with awards ranging from $2,500 to $15,000.	Not published	$3K – $15K
The Keith Haring Foundation Grants The Keith Haring Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Keith Haring Foundation offers grants primarily to support non-profit organizations that provide educational opportunities for underprivileged youth and those affected by HIV/AIDS.	Not published	Varies
AmeriCorps State and National The Onestar National Service Commission Inc · Foundation Not published · $29.8M – $32.7M AmeriCorps State and National is a federal-state partnership administered by OneStar Foundation that develops and implements state-specific national service programs.	Not published	$29.8M – $32.7M
SRR Scholarships for Somerville High School Seniors Somerville Road Runners Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Somerville Road Runners awards scholarships to graduating Somerville High School seniors who have exemplified SRR's motto of "Fortitudine Vincimus"--"By endurance we conquer"--through either running, athletics, overcoming a personal…	Not published	Varies
Isanti County Opioid Grant Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $90K	Not published	$90K
Charlie's Fund for Children South Madison Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To invest in a child's success by providing assistance to children in need who reside in South Madison County.	Not published	Varies
Assembly Cohort Program (Maps to Manifest) Recess Activities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 2016, Assembly offers system-impacted young people aged 18-26 an inroad to art and connections to working artists, while serving as an alternative to incarceration.	Not published	Varies
Panera Bread Foundation Grant Panera Bread Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Panera Bread Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on empowering underserved, at-risk youth.	Not published	$25K – $100K
New Glarus Community Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Glarus Community Foundation Grant supports local non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies through annual grants.	Not published	Varies
Successlink Youth Employment Program — Grant Partners City of Boston · State Not published · Varies The Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity (YEO) is issuing this SuccessLink Youth Jobs Partnership Application to interested and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and public institutions of…	Not published	Varies
Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes RFA - Activity 5.2a: NJ Rural Southern Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (NJ R-SPAN) Grant New jersey department of health · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Easily learn more about the Improving Chronic Disease Outcomes RFA - Activity 5. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 10 Apr 2026.	Not published	Up to $200K
Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship is an annual award established by the Mt. Vernon Kiwanis Club in honor of Phil Ray, recognizing his significant contributions to the community.	Not published	$2K
Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation Program Grants Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wadsworth Golf Charities Foundation Program Grants aim to promote self-discipline, culture, and etiquette through golf, enriching lives and fostering charity.	Not published	Varies
Martha Beckenholdt Youth Philanthropy Award Grant Community Foundation of Hancock County Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K About The Community Foundation of Hancock County We are a nonprofit, public charity that encourages philanthropy, convenes and leads community initiatives, provides educational support, and supports nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$1K
The Nu Skin Force For Good Foundation Grant The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nu Skin Force for Good Foundation Grant supports transformative projects aimed at enhancing children's health and wellness globally.	Not published	Varies
EIM-OC Franklin Microgrant: Program Grant American College of Sports Medicine Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The EIM-OC Franklin Microgrant Program, sponsored by the American College of Sports Medicine, offers funding opportunities of $500, $750, and $1,250 to support Exercise Is Medicine-On Campus initiatives.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Keep Going Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K Founded in 1984, the Community Foundation of Louisville mobilizes people, networks, and capital to spark meaningful change in and beyond Louisville. Just as our name signifies, here, community comes first.	Not published	$3K
ACCF Youth (TAG Team) Grants The Allegan County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ACCF Youth (TAG Team) Grants support youth development initiatives in Allegan County, inviting high school students to represent their peers through the T.A.G (Teens Aiding Growth) Team.	Not published	Varies
RAF Better Communities Grants: Spring Focus Areas Rochester Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The RAF Better Communities Grants provide vital funding to nonprofits in the Rochester, MN area, focusing on youth, education, and vibrant community development.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Democracy Commission Program Round 2 FY2023 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · $30K – $50K The U.S. Embassy Tirana announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications under the Democracy Commission Program. Please follow all instructions below.	Forecast	$30K – $50K
WIOA Out of School Youth Grant Employ Milwaukee Inc · Foundation Not published · $12M Employ Milwaukee Inc. is offering funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for youth workforce development services targeting young people aged 14 to 24 in Milwaukee County.	Not published	$12M

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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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