Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,636 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 86 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,652 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,636; from 2,476 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $228.1M; across 1,652 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 252 with a published date

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Guilford Foundation Annual Grants The Guilford Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Guilford Foundation Competitive Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Guilford by supporting 501(c)3 organizations and governmental agencies. Its focus areas include arts, education, and human services.	Not published	$1K – $8K
School Enterprise Challenge Grant Teach a Man to Fish Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £1,000 The School Enterprise Challenge is an innovative program that empowers students to develop real businesses within their schools.	Not published	Up to £1,000
Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Program Grants (Non-Direct Juvenile Accountability Grant program) Kids Forward Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $275K	Not published	$275K
MJ LaFoley Foundation Grant The Martin J Lafoley Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies To provide an opportunity for deserving students to meet their special needs or achieve educational or amateur athletic goals through special programs.	Rolling	Varies
SER YouthBuild Construction Institute Ser Metro Detroit Jobs for Progress Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Terence J. Centner Agricultural and Environmental 4-H Scholarship Grant Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Terence J. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.	Not published	Varies
The NRA Foundation: South Dakota Grants NRA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The NRA Foundation offers grants in South Dakota to support charitable purposes aligned with their mission.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Goldman Foundation: Youth Development Program Grant John and Marcia Goldman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John & Marcia Goldman Foundation supports youth development initiatives aimed at improving the life trajectories of underserved children and families.	Not published	Varies
Downtown San Diego Lions Club Non-Profit Grant Program Lions Club of San Diego · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $3K The Downtown San Diego Lions Club provides grants through its Welfare Foundation to support local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that align with the club's mission and serve the San Diego community.	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Yaga's Children's Fund Grant Yagas Childrens Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Yaga's Children's Fund is dedicated to fostering the development of children in Galveston County through annual grants. Established in 2002, this non-profit organization has allocated over $2 million to local charities.	Not published	Up to $10K
Field of Interest Fund - Youth Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · $600 The Field of Interest Fund - Youth Unplanned Pregnancy Prevention Fund Grant aims to combat youth unplanned pregnancies in Washington County, Maryland.	Not published	$600
Financial Assistance for 4-H Projects Iowa 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial assistance for 4-H project costs	Not published	Varies
CFHC: Field of Interest Grants Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Henderson County offers Field of Interest Grants to support 501(c)(3) nonprofits in fulfilling their missions and addressing community needs.	Not published	Varies
The Stride Wellness Grants Littleton Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K As part of The Stride annual community event, the LPS Foundation awards grants to schools for wellness activities and programs.	Not published	$10K
Project G.I.F.T Grant The Troy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Project G.I.F.T. (Grants Invested in the Future of Troy) offers funding up to $5,000 annually for programs that address community needs.	Not published	Up to $500
Phoenix Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K Several scholarships in the range between $2,000 - $5,000 may be awarded at the scholarship committee's discretion. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund Grant Senator Maurice & Florence Lipscher Char · Foundation Not published · Varies The Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund supports impactful projects in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. Grants are awarded to organizations providing year-round programming, direct services, and addressing community needs.	Not published	Varies
Fasken Foundation Grant The Fasken Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fasken Foundation Grant aims to empower nonprofit partners to improve the lives of underprivileged youth in the Permian Basin and Northern New Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Westchester: Youth Civic Engagement Grants The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Westchester Youth Civic Engagement Grants aim to empower young people (up to age 24) to actively participate in civic life.	Not published	Up to $100K
Marin Intergenerational Pop-Up Giving Circle The Morton L and Amy R Friedkin Supporting Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A single-session giving circle held in March 2024 bringing together teens and their mothers. Learn about and make grants to Israeli shared society organizations operating post-October 7, 2023.	Not published	Varies
Kids at the Bowl Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Togie Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region works with individuals and families to create permanent gifts for our community.	Not published	Varies
Rec for All - Fort Dupont Ice Arena Leisure and Competitive Programming Grant DC Department of Parks and Recreation · Foundation Not published · Up to $235K The DC Department of Parks and Recreation is offering the Rec for All - Fort Dupont Ice Arena Grant to support inclusive recreational programming for youth.	Not published	Up to $235K
Summer of Healing Grants The Hear Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K The Hear Foundation's inaugural "Summer of Healing" grant program, launched in June 2022, supports community projects in gun violence reduction, trauma, and workforce development.	Not published	$75K

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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 3,636 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 31, 2026, 1,652 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, 2,476 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,636 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 252 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 January–March.

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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