Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 3,742 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.
Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant Funder: Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation (MMCF) Geographic Scope: Michigan Focus Areas: The grant supports community-based programs and organizations that create…
Masonry's B.E.S.T. Grant Funder: Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation (MMCF) Geographic Scope: Michigan Program Focus Areas: - Community development and services - Youth education and career…
Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program Overview: A competitive grant program launched to support 4-H organizations, clubs, advisories, and fairs throughout Massachusetts with funding for operational…
Math & Movement Mini-Academy Funder: Oak Ridge Associated Universities Inc (ORAU) Program Description: A free annual summer academy that combines physical activity with math instruction for…
Mavs Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Mavericks Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Mavs Foundation, affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks,…
Overview Out-of-School Time Enriching children's lives today for a brighter tomorrow. Our North Star Ensuring youth are ready to learn by supporting innovative, high-quality out-of-school time (OST)…
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Max and Victoria Dreyfus…
Mayor's Youth Leadership Council (MYLC) Overview: A partnership between MCCOY and the City of Indianapolis with support from the Lilly Endowment. The council serves young people who help amplify…
MBF Grants to Community Partners Funder: Montgomery Bar Foundation (MBF), the charitable arm of the Montgomery Bar Association Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Focus Areas:…
MCAF Youth Advisory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cadillac Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The MCAF Youth Advisory Grant supports innovative…
McBeth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mcbeth Foundation Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The McBeth Foundation Grant supports meaningful initiatives in animal welfare, environmental…
MCCF: Youth Advisory Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manistee County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Youth Advisory Council Grant by the Manistee County Community…
McClure Foundation Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: July 10, 2024 Summary The McClure Foundation Mini-Grants aim to…
McCook Community Foundation Fund: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Community Foundation Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The McCook Community Foundation Fund in Nebraska has…
McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants - (Feeding Futures: Food Access and Insecurity) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mcdonalds Corporation Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: November 18,…
McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants - (Fostering Communities: Pathways to Empowerment ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mcdonalds Corporation Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: November 18,…
Overview _NOTE: McElhattan Foundation accepts proposals on a rolling basis. If eligible, complete our Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire (See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above). Foundation…
Overview Bridge Builders Community Foundations Our Vision Bridge Builders Community Foundations will generate growth and progress in our communities by actively engaging individuals and organizations…
MCF: Grants for Recreation, Arts, Festivals, Events, and Sponsorships Status: ACTIVE Funder: Middletown Community Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Middletown Community…
MCF: Human Need and Community Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Middletown Community Foundation Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Middletown Community Foundation, established in 1976,…
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.