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 state and 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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Michigan 4-H Salute to Excellence Award Michigan 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing Michigan 4-H volunteers for outstanding contributions to both county and state 4-H programs. Winners are announced annually.	Not published	Varies
Extracurricular Activity Scholarships The New Albany Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $288 – $418 Following the rejection of a 2014 operating-levy request, the school district raised pay-to-participate fees for extracurricular activities.	Not published	$288 – $418
FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund Grant Global Poverty Project Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund aims to enhance educational opportunities and sports access for children in underserved communities.	Not published	$50K – $250K
WIOA Youth Services Employ Milwaukee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Employ Milwaukee is the local workforce development board serving Milwaukee County.	Not published	Varies
National Days of Service Funding: MLK Day Project Grant Competition ServeOhio · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The National Days of Service Funding: MLK Day Project Grant Competition, administered by ServeOhio, aims to support community service projects for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 19, 2026.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth The Stranahan Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) · Foundation Not published · Varies National Federation of the Blind of Maryland The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD), an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, is an organization that believes in the full capacity of blind people, and has the…	Not published	Varies
Arts Education (School Year Component) The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide access to high-quality, hands-on arts education programs (in-school and community settings, during the school day, and out-of-school time) that are designed to actively engage and benefit school-aged young people.	Not published	Varies
General Operating / Flexible Support Grants Oceanfirst Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: New applicants must set up a 10 minute call before applying. We empower nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served by OceanFirst Bank.	Not published	Varies
Youth Grants Scott Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Arts Grant City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture · State Not published · $12K The Youth Arts Grant, provided by the City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture, aims to enhance arts access for middle and high school youth.	Not published	$12K
Marks Family Foundation Grants The Marks Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marks Family Foundation supports organizations that provide programs in education, arts, environmental sustainability, or health for youth and under-represented populations.	Not published	Varies
Inland Empire Youth Grantmakers Inland Empire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Inland Empire Youth Grantmakers program empowers high school students to address critical issues in their communities, focusing on mental health and education equity.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Resident Development Fund Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K OCCH awards grants to partners working creatively to improve health and quality of life outcomes for residents of affordable housing communities where OCCH has investments.	Not published	Up to $50K
PHSKC BSK Youth Healing Project Grant Best Starts For Kids · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The PHSKC BSK Youth Healing Project aims to empower young people in King County aged 14-24 to enhance their mental health and coping strategies, particularly in response to COVID-19's impacts.	Not published	Up to $10K
Rotary Works Foundation Grant Rotary Works Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Rotary Works Foundation Grant supports charitable projects primarily focused on children, youth, and families, emphasizing active Rotarian involvement. Grants range from $500 to $5,000, awarded prior to events.	Not published	$500 – $5K
New Arrivals, Student & Family Fund Denver Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies 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 community so that new to country students have the resources they need to become leaders…	Not published	Varies
Fall Cycle: Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Youth Grant Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fall Cycle: Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Youth, through the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of youth in Effingham County.	Not published	Varies
Youth Community Fund (YCF) Grants The Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Aspire Internship Program Greater Winston-Salem Inc Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies A workforce development/career readiness internship program for students. The program helps students gain work experience through internships with local employers.	Rolling	Varies
Activities Endowment Fund Grants District 742 Local Education Activities Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Spectemur Agendo Foundation Grants Spectemur Agendo Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Spectemur Agendo Foundation offers grants aimed at enhancing the educational and residential experiences of Cornell undergraduates.	Not published	Varies
Buffalo Sabres Foundation Grant Buffalo Sabres Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Unfortunately, due to the impact of COVID-19 on our annual fundraising efforts, we are unable to continue with our annual grant program at this time.	Not published	Varies
PNW Kiwanis Foundation New Club Opening Mini Grant Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 About the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation Through Helping Hands Fellowships, memorial gifts, and bequests, the Foundation provides a variety of ways to leave a lasting legacy for the children and youth of the Pacific Northwest.	Not published	$500

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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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