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.
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Music Guild of New Mexico Grants Program Funder: Music Guild of New Mexico Mission: To support, promote, and encourage nonprofit musical organizations that educate, enhance, engage, and enrich the…
My Brother's Keeper Houston Scholarships Program Description: The Houston Health Foundation, in partnership with the Houston Health Department's Bureau of Youth & Adolescent Health (BYAH) and the My…
Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wells Fargo Foundation Amount: Up to US $125,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Myra Fox Skelton Foundation Grant supports…
Myron L. & Frances B. Wormley Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mzuri Wildlife Club Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Mzuri Wildlife Foundation Grants…
Overview _NOTE: The program must have the support of a NAILBA member agency or corporate partner._ NAILBA Charitable Foundation Grant The NAILBA Charitable Foundation is more dedicated than ever to…
Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation Grants aim to empower young people by…
NAO/GO Scholarship Fund Funder: US Squash (supported by tournament patrons) Geographic Scope: United States Purpose: The NAO/GO Fund provides scholarships to support the education of young men and…
Naples Woman's Club Community Grants Funder: GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc, Naples, FL Overview: The Naples Woman's Club awards grants to social service agencies and nonprofit organizations serving…
Nathaniel C. Hughes History Club Funder: Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (made possible through the generous support of the Astre Foundation) Geographic Scope:…
National Best Tasting Contest Sponsor: Wyler's Light Award Amount: $300 prize plus national recognition Geographic Scope: United States (participating Lemonade Day cities) Overview: Wyler's Light and…
National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the…
National Capital Parks- East Shaw Neighborhood Research Interns The Greening Youth Foundation (GYF) for the purpose of hiring four GYF Interns to support the research, programming, and dissemination…
National Cyber Scholarship Competition Overview: An annual competition designed to identify and rank top talent in cybersecurity among high school and college students, awarding scholarships and free…
National Cyber Scholarship Program Overview: The National Cyber Scholarship program empowers America's future Cyber Stars by awarding more than $2 million in scholarships and $13.8 million in…
National Days of Service Funding: MLK Day Project Grant Competition Status: ACTIVE Funder: ServeOhio Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The National Days of Service…
National Days of Service Funding: ServeOhio Day Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ServeOhio Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary ServeOhio offers grants for community service projects tied to National…
Overview National Days of Service Lead Agency Grants Youth Service America’s 2023-2024 Lead Agency Partner Grants are a key part of a strategy to double youth participation rates in the United States…
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) - The Big Read Grant Funder: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with Arts Midwest Award Amount: $11,500 (with additional $28,500 in private…
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.