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.
Mentoring Programs Grants Overview: The Cottage Grove Community Foundation provides an average of $30,000 annually for mentoring programs to assist at-risk students in the South Lane School District.…
MEOR Vision Organization: MEOR INC Program Type: Trip Experience Program Description MEOR Vision is a sophisticated and nuanced look at how Jewish wisdom can impact modern life. Through dynamic…
Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders Overview: An enrichment and training program seeking to expand awareness and access to Foreign Service for those that express interests in…
Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad City Arts Inc. Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Metro Arts Youth Apprenticeship Program,…
Mexican Students at NASA Overview: The US-Mexico Foundation provides financial support for Mexican students interested in pursuing STEM careers to attend programs conducted by NASA. Geographic Scope:…
Meyer Family Positive Outcomes Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Meyer Family Positive…
MFA Oil Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mfa Oil Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The MFA Oil Foundation Grant offers cash support to nonprofit…
MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award Geographic Scope: Michigan Sponsor: Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Focus Areas: Excellence in agriculture among 4-H members Overview: Award recognizing outstanding…
MH253013 - Youth Safe Spaces (Round 2) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Office of Mental Health Amount: US $250,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Youth Safe…
MHC Arts and Music Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The MHC Arts and Music Education Grant provides vital…
Miami Foundation: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Miami Foundation Amount: US $40,000 - US $70,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Miami Foundation's Community Grants program…
Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wayne County Community Foundation (PA) Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Summary The Michael J. Bryant Memorial…
Michael Madeline Island Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Michael Madeline Island Fund Grant…
Michigan 4-H Citation Award Geographic Scope: Michigan Type: Legacy Award (Recognition honor, not a monetary grant) Focus Areas: Recognition of outstanding contributions to 4-H Overview: One of…
Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award Geographic Scope: Michigan Type: Legacy Award (Recognition honor, not a monetary grant) Focus Areas: Recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions…
Michigan Baseball Foundation Annual Grant Program Funder: Michigan Baseball Foundation (MBF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation Geographic Scope: Primary consideration given to non-profit…
Michigan Economic Justice Fellowship Program Type: Intensive nine-month leadership development and community organizing training program Geographic Scope: Metro-Detroit area with statewide…
Michigan Health Endowment "Healthy Ottawa" Re-granting Initiative Fund Funder: Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF), with leveraged funds from Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) and…
Michigan Health Endowment "Healthy Ottawa" Re-granting Initiative Fund Funder: Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) with leverage from GHACF and Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland (CFHZ)…
Michigan Health Endowment "Healthy Ottawa" Re-granting Initiative Fund (MHEHOF) Program Type: Three-year re-granting initiative (2016-2019) Total Funding: $490,000 awarded - $330,000 from Michigan…
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.