Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 89 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,654 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,640; from 2,477 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $238.1M; across 1,654 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 256 with a published date

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Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Out-of-School Time - Summer Fun and Learning Grants Max and Marian Farash Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies Enriching children's lives today for a brighter tomorrow. Ensuring youth are ready to learn by supporting innovative, high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programs in Monroe and Ontario counties.	Not published	Varies
The Next Generation – Northern Delaware Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Next Generation North of the Delaware Community Foundation is a philanthropic initiative driven by young professionals in Delaware.	Not published	Up to $10K
Jr. Scholars Internship Program (Youthworks Partnership) Preschool Promise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-phase initiative in partnership with Youthworks and Montgomery County, providing high school students and recent graduates with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in early childhood education.	Not published	Varies
Ted Smith Conservation Internship Program Grant Alaska Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $7K The Ted Smith Conservation Internship Program, established by the Alaska Conservation Foundation, aims to invest in young adults pursuing careers in conservation.	Not published	$7K
Jetton Charitable Fund Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K The Jetton Charitable Fund Grant aims to enhance youth cultural education in Omaha through performing and visual arts, and natural sciences.	Not published	$20K
Community Investment Program (Community Grants) Coast Central Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K Coast Central Credit Union's Community Investment Program provides grants to support local nonprofit organizations throughout Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties in California.	Not published	$3K – $25K
2026 Grant Cycle / Community Partner Grants The Community Foundation of Will County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Will County's primary grant program awards funds to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation's priority areas.	Not published	Varies
Island Thrift Community Grants - Simple Grant Application Island Thrift · Foundation Rolling · $100 – $5K Island Thrift awards grants for projects, events, and programs in the following categories: Grants are made possible by community generosity through donations and purchases at Island Thrift thrift store.	Rolling	$100 – $5K
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation: Art & Music Education Grant Program Johnson Ohana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation offers grants for art and music education, primarily focused on community involvement in Santa Barbara and Hawaii.	Not published	$3K – $20K
St. Patrick Centre Ambassador Program Hibernian Charity · Foundation Not published · Varies Young Ambassador Program partnership between the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America and the Saint Patrick Centre in County Down, Northern Ireland.	Not published	Varies
Surry Orthopaedic Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about.	Not published	Varies
Flyers Fan Club Scholarship Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education · Foundation Not published · $1K Partnership scholarship between Philadelphia Flyers Fan Club and Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education providing financial support to Snider alumni in postsecondary education.	Not published	$1K
Youth in Theatre Grants Door County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Youth in Theatre Grants aim to financially support theatrical productions in Door County that prominently feature youth in key roles.	Not published	Up to $500
Be 911: Teens Take Heart Program FDNY Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A free program targeted at high school students in all five boroughs that trains teens to perform compressions-only CPR (Bystander CPR) and educates them on cardiovascular health.	Not published	Varies
John P. Previti Memorial Foundation Grant John P Previti Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The John P. Previti Memorial Foundation Grant offers funding to non-profit organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties that focus on supporting at-risk youth.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund Grant Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion & Resiliency (F.A.I.R. Fund), a special fund of Bright Promises Foundation (Chicago, IL), selects two organizations each year to receive grants of up to $20,000; eligible applicants are…	Not published	Up to $20K
Women & Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $10K The Women & Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant, offered by the City of Boston's Office of Women's Advancement, aims to support innovative mental health programming for women and girls.	Not published	Up to $10K
Missional Residencies Quadw Missional Outreach · Foundation Not published · Varies A 9-12 month long-term program designed to support spiritual growth, help discover calling, and practice the way of Jesus through community service and leadership development.	Not published	Varies
Brave Heart Foundation Grant The Brave Heart Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Brave Heart Foundation Grant aims to uplift underserved populations, focusing on children and families through education, health, and community action.	Not published	Up to $5K
Moose "Heart of the Community" Scholarship Program Oil City Lodge No 78 Loyal order · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Focus Grant Program: Robert H. Janssen Youth and Youth Sports Fund The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Focus Grant Program, supported by the Robert H. Janssen Foundation, aims to enhance youth enrichment and sports programs within San Luis Obispo County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Valley Guardians Foster Youth Program (Swappow+ Professional Development Course) Valley Guardians Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fun fuels change.	Not published	Varies
Jerry Garcia Award Rex Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In memory of Grateful Dead guitarist and founding Rex board member Jerry Garcia, this award is designed to honor and support individuals and groups that work to encourage creativity in young people.	Not published	Varies
Pillager Education Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pillager Education Foundation Grant supports student excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and community activities through innovative funding.	Not published	Varies

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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 3,640 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 1,654 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, 2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,640 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 256 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 October–December.

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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