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.
Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief Efforts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Aspen Institute Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief…
Microgrant Program Funder: Karma for Cara Foundation Focus Areas: Community service projects led by youth Program Description The Microgrant Program funds exceptional projects led by kids 18 and…
Microgrants for Environmental Projects - John Goddard Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Earth Island Institute Inc Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The John Goddard Prize offers microgrants to…
Micron STEM Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Virginia Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Micron STEM Opportunity…
Mid-Hudson Valley Designated Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dyson Foundation Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Mid-Hudson Valley Designated Grants program, funded by the Dyson Foundation,…
Mid-Hudson Valley General Operating Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dyson Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Dyson Foundation offers flexible, unrestricted grants to…
Mid-South RC&D Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Mid-South Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) Geographic Scope: Autauga, Bullock, Butler, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery…
Mid-York Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid-York Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: September 20, 2025 Summary The Mid-York Foundation Grant aims to support start-up…
Middle School Summer Camp Scholarships Program Name: Camp UA Purpose: Provides scholarships for University Academy Middle School students to attend summer camps, offering adventurous experiences and…
Midland Area Youth Action Council Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Midland Area Community…
Midland Area Youth Action Council Invested Adult Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Midland Area Youth…
Midland Area Youth Action Council Youth Philanthropist Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview Note:…
MidwayUSA Foundation: Coach Training Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midway Usa Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview Coach Training Grants These…
MidwayUSA Foundation: Range Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midway Usa Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $75,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview Range Development…
Mielke Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Mielke Family Foundation Grant…
Overview _NOTE: While not required, we strongly encourage you to submit a brief concept paper at any point during the year or during the designated time frame prior to your grant submission._ About…
MileOneCares: Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mileone Community Giving Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary MileOneCares offers community grants aimed at enhancing…
Mill Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mill Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Mill Foundation Grant supports programs that benefit disadvantaged youth in the Rockford…
Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew Status: Active, accepting applications Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Out-of-school STEM learning, youth advocacy, gender equity in STEM Overview: The…
Milton Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Milton Community Fund Grant, established in 1996, supports…
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.