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.
NCR-SARE: Youth Educator Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Central Region SARE Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The NCR-SARE Youth Educator Grant Program…
NCW Foundation for Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary The NCW Foundation for Youth…
Needs-Based Scholarships Overview: A limited number of needs-based scholarships available to musicians who successfully audition and are selected for the Chattanooga Youth Symphony. Award Details: -…
Neel Family Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Grand Forks, East Grand Forks, and Region Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Neel Family Fund Grant Program,…
NEI Microgrants Overview: Small grants for collaborative programs designed to engage Jewish young adults in Los Angeles. Part of the NextGen Engagement Initiative (NEI), a partnership between Jewish…
Neighborhood Ecology Corps Overview: Nature-based program for youth interested in environmental stewardship and conservation, offered through partnership between City of Oaks Foundation and City of…
Overview Neighborhood Partnership Grant We Believe Place Matters! We believe vibrant, safe, and healthy neighborhoods are built on the strengths of all who live, work, and play within them. Our…
Neighborhood Yes Fund Also Known As: The Yes Fund Funder: Bartram's Garden and Mural Arts Philadelphia, with support from ArtPlace (national art foundation) Status: Active program (established 2016,…
Nellie Rust Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nellie Rust Trust Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Nellie Rust Trust Grant supports youth development and health services in Boulder,…
Nelson Foundation: Core Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation Amount: US $60,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Nelson Foundation's Core Grant Program…
Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program (NV) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2025…
Nevada Title IV-B Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Nevada Department of Education Last Updated: February 20, 2025 Summary The Nevada Title…
New Arrivals, Student & Family Fund Overview: The DPS Foundation's New Arrivals, Student & Family Fund is a relief fund that works to ensure new DPS families are supported as they enter the Denver…
New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The New…
New Car Dealers of WNY Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NFADA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (New Car Dealers of WNY Charitable Foundation) Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The New Car…
New Chance Fund: Arts & Literature Funder: SocialWorks, founded by Chance the Rapper Overview: The New Chance Fund provides grants to Chicago Public Schools to support arts and literature enrichment…
New Chance Fund: Career Connected Learning Funder: SocialWorks (founded by Chance the Rapper) Overview: A specialized track of the New Chance Fund focused on providing career-connected learning…
Overview New Commonwealth Fund We seek to dismantle the systems of racism across the Commonwealth that have blocked Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, communities, and businesses from fully…
New Era Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The New Era Scholarship, offered by The…
New Generations Service Exchange Overview: A short-term, customizable exchange program for young professionals to combine professional development goals with humanitarian service. Eligibility: -…
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.