ALLEN FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Mobilizing Young Leaders Across Washington State The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is launching a new initiative that will invest up to $5 million in new and existing programs in…
Grants for Youth Programs
Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 3,742 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and 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.
3,742 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What grants for youth programs are open right now?
US $100 - US $10,000
THE MOCKINGBIRD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mockingbird Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mockingbird Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Mockingbird Foundation offers competitive grants…
Modesto Rotary Foundation · July 15, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation
Modesto Rotary Club Foundation Community Grant Overview: The Modesto Rotary Club Foundation aims to help organizations stretch and have bigger impact in Modesto by supporting game-changing work…
Up to $5,000
METRO OMAHA MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
MOMS Foundation Annual Match Program Funder: Metro Omaha Medical Society Foundation Geographic Scope: Nebraska and Iowa (Omaha area) Program Description: Each year the MOMS Foundation selects a…
$500 - $10,000
Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Monogram Loves Kids Foundation Community Grants Funder: Monogram Loves Kids Foundation (philanthropic arm of Monogram Foods) Status: Active - Foundation is currently accepting applications Geographic…
Up to US $50,000
Community Foundation of Monroe County · Rolling / Open Foundation
Monroe Health Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Monroe County Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview Empowering Monroe County Nonprofits…
Kiwanis Foundation of Montana · Rolling / Open Foundation
Montana Circle K - Key Club Renewal Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kiwanis Foundation of Montana Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Montana Circle K - Key Club Renewal…
Up to US $45,000
Montgomery County Maryland Department of Housing and Community Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation
Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montgomery County Maryland Department of Housing and Community Affairs Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: September 02,…
MOONLIGHT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Moonlight Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moonlight Community Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Moonlight Community Foundation (MCF) is dedicated to enhancing…
$150,000 - $200,000
U.S. Mission to Morocco · July 13, 2026 Federal
Moonshot: Artemis Edition Funding Opportunity Title : Moonshot: Artemis Edition Funding Opportunity Numbe r: PAS-MOROCCO-FY26-02 Deadline for Applications : Monday July 13, 2026 at 23:59 GMT+1…
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program The MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program was established in 2021 by APA's Division of Diversity and Health Equity…
THE PORTAGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Moore Family Fund: Request For Proposals – Special Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Portage Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Moore Family Fund, administered by The Portage…
Oil City Lodge No 78 Loyal order · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Moose "Heart of the Community" Scholarship Program Program Status: Active Background: The R. Robert Dale Scholarship program has been modified and renamed as the "Heart of the Community Scholarship…
More than US $20,000
BURTON D MORGAN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Morgan Foundation: Grant Requests Over $20,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Burton D. Morgan Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Burton D. Morgan Foundation…
US $1,000 - US $5,000
MORRIS J & BETTY KAPLUN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Morris J. & Betty Kaplun Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris J. & Betty Kaplun Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 18, 2025 Summary The Morris J. and Betty Kaplun…
Varies
AFRO CHARITIES INC · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Mrs. Santa Program Type: Holiday assistance and charitable giving program Overview: Since the 1950s, AFRO News and Afro Charities have served thousands of families in the Baltimore area, providing…
THE MORRIS STULSAFT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
MSF: Participation in the Arts Grant (serves ages 5 to 18) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Stulsaft Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Morris Stulsaft Foundation offers the…
Varies
THE MORRIS STULSAFT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
MSF: Pathways to Work Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Stulsaft Foundation Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Summary The Morris Stulsaft Foundation's Pathways to Work Grant focuses on empowering Bay…
MT LEBANON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Mt. Lebanon Community Endowment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation offers grants through the…
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AmeriCorps · Rolling / Open State
MULTIPLE – AmeriCorps NCCC Traditional (Service Volunteers) You define services projects that the AmeriCorps team can complete to respond to local needs. The team of 18-26 year-olds and…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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