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.
McLaughlin Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McLaughlin Family Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 30, 2024 Summary The McLaughlin Family Foundation Grant supports innovative and…
McMillen Foundation Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robert B Mcmillen Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The McMillen Foundation Grants Program supports research in…
McNeely Foundation: Youth Development Through Employment Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McNeely Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The McNeely Foundation's Youth Development…
McNeely Foundation: Youth Development Through Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McNeely Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2024 Summary The McNeely Foundation, established in the 1960s,…
MEAF National Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation…
Meant to Move Athletic Grants Funder: Movemeant Foundation Mission: Empower young female athletes from disadvantaged backgrounds by removing barriers to fitness and helping girls foster unshakeable…
Medical Center Auxiliary Teen Scholarship Award Funder: The Medical Center Auxiliary Geographic Scope: Northeast Georgia region Focus Areas: Education support for teen volunteers Eligibility: - Teen…
Overview _NOTE: Please note: Given the Foundation's recent decision to sunset within the next few years, we are currently prioritizing LOIs only from our existing grantees. _ About The Medina…
MEDRVA Scholars Program Program Type: Summer immersive healthcare experience for high school students Overview: A two-week summer program launched in 2022 by the MEDRVA Foundation to encourage…
Meet Me at the Park - Play Space Grants Overview: This grant program supports park and recreation agencies in creating new opportunities for play and physical activity for kids and families in…
Meg's Legacy of Hope Grant Program Overview: Meg's Legacy of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago (Lake Zurich, IL) that provides funding to…
Mel Shull and Nanette Hatzes Memorial Fund Grants Overview: The Adams County Arts Council offers annually a competitive request for proposals for two grant awards. The Mel Shull Grant will be awarded…
Memorial Foundation for Children Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Memorial Foundation for Children Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Memorial Foundation for Children Grant Program aims…
Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Memorial Foundation Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Memorial Foundation, established in 1994, aims to enhance community quality of life by…
Memphis Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Geographic Scope: Memphis/Shelby County, Tennessee Status: Awarded to…
Men & Boys' Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Main Street Community Foundation Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Men & Boys' Fund Grant, established in 2016, aims to enhance the lives of men…
Mental Health Grant (All Ages) Funder: Live Well Foundation of South Lake Inc (FL, US) Geographic Scope: South Lake County, Florida Cycle: September 2026 Focus Areas: - Youth & Adolescent Mental…
Mental Health Juvenile Justice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: US $40,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: March 31,…
Mental Health Resiliency Program Status: Active program launched May 16, 2022 Geographic Scope: Initially available in California, Florida, New York, Tennessee, and Texas. Program is expanding…
WTS Orange County Mentoring Program Overview: A structured mentoring program connecting mentees with experienced professionals in the transportation industry. Geographic Scope: Orange County,…
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.