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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GF Research Grants: Pediatric Research - Pediatric Nutrition The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Letter of Inquiry deadline is the deadline for the Concept paper.	Not published	Varies
Best Starts for Kids Expanded Learning Initiative School's Out Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants support youth development organizations in King County. Grantees participate in Youth Program Quality Improvement model cycles throughout a three-year grant cycle.	Not published	Varies
Partners in Giving: Youth Development Grant Foundation for Delaware County · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Partner Giving grants are available in priority areas focusing on: Community Development, Health, Hospice and Homecare, Support for Cancer Survivors, and Youth Development.Eligible organizations may apply for funding under any of the…	Not published	Up to $10K
Equipment Donation Opportunity Grant Good Sports · Foundation Not published · Varies Good Sports is a national non-profit organization dedicated to donating new sports equipment, footwear, and apparel to schools and youth organizations across the U.S. This program allows approved organizations to receive up to eight…	Not published	Varies
TGFCY: Special Projects Grant Program The Gordon Foundation for Children and Youth · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Gordon Foundation for Children and Youth offers the Special Projects Grant Program to support initiatives that enhance the mental health and well-being of children and youth.	Not published	Up to $3K
Farley Moody Galbraith Fund Grant Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies To achieve positive change through the generosity of donors, now and for generations to come.	Not published	Varies
Service-Learning Initiatives Grant Program Upper Arlington Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Small Grants Greater Boise Rotary Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K GBRF granting priorities address Rotary International's areas of focus and cater to specific needs of Ada County: Small grant applications are accepted after large grants are awarded in the funding cycle.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Mary Ann Klingling Trust Fund Warren County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K Assists private (non-governmental) entities that provide services to troubled or at-risk juveniles living in Warren County, Ohio, including but not limited to providing education, maintenance and support.	Not published	$1K – $15K
ESA Foundation esports Scholarship Entertainment Software Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The ESA Foundation's esports scholarship was introduced for the first time in the 2020-21 academic year to address a significant gap in esports funding.	Not published	Varies
Friends of NACD District Grants Program National Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation Not published · Varies Friends of NACD are individuals who support the nation's nearly 3,000 conservation districts through cash donations to NACD.	Not published	Varies
Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, provides a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school senior who has been a member of the Youth Empowerment Project for at least one year.	Not published	$1K
Game Changer Grants Carolina Hurricanes Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Game Changer Grants, offered by the Carolina Hurricanes Foundation, aim to empower nonprofit organizations to create positive grassroots impacts in the community.	Not published	$5K – $15K
YAC Youth Mental Health Grant Jackson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The YAC Youth Mental Health Grant, administered by the Jackson Community Foundation, aims to address critical youth mental health issues identified by over 800 local high school students.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Grants (Kiwanis Clubs) Kiwanis Cal-NEV-Ha Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cal-Nev-Ha Children's Fund provides grants to Kiwanis clubs to develop signature projects that serve, protect, and transform children's lives. These grants fund community-based initiatives focused on injury prevention and child safety.	Not published	Varies
Work-Based Learning Internships San Leandro Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies SLED supports the district's Work-Based Learning initiatives by covering stipends for students participating in summer internships. Provide paid work experience to students preparing for their future after K-12 schooling.	Not published	Varies
IM Program Partnership Grant The Michael Phelps Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant opportunity for organizations to implement the Michael Phelps Foundation's IM Program in their communities. This is a comprehensive water safety and mental health education program.	Not published	Varies
Hunt Little Heroes Program Hunt Military Communities Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150 – $500 The Hunt Little Heroes program recognizes and celebrates military children ages 4-15 years old who are making a positive impact within their communities or beyond.	Not published	$150 – $500
CF Opportunity Youth Grants Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Community Sponsorship and Funding Requests St Anthony Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies St. Anthony Hospital provides annual sponsorships and funding support to local groups and organizations as part of its community benefit mission.	Not published	Varies
Youth Tour Program Central Electric Cooperative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour brings high school students to participate in educational experiences related to electric cooperatives.	Not published	Varies
2026 Natrona County Grant Application United Way of Natrona County · Foundation Not published · Varies 12-24 Club, Arc of Natrona County, Boys & Girls Club of Central WY, Boy Scouts of America, Brain Injury Alliance, Camp Hope, CASA, Casper Artists' Guild, Casper College Foundation, Casper Family YMCA, Casper Youth Crisis Center, Central…	Not published	Varies
Scholarships Friends of Laughing Buck Farm · Foundation Rolling · Varies Friends of Laughing Buck Farm seeks grants from foundations and supporters to offer scholarships to families that otherwise would not be able to send their child to the farm. Email [email protected] to request a scholarship application	Rolling	Varies
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: East Central Illinois The Lumpkin Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Land, Health, Community Grant Program, formerly known as Aspiramos Juntos, focuses on fostering holistically healthy communities in the Chicago region.	Not published	$3K – $50K

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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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