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.
New Glarus Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The New Glarus Community Foundation Grant supports…
New Jersey Afterschool Program - Competitive (NJ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The New Jersey…
New Jersey Summer Expansion Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The New Jersey…
New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program Overview: New Mexico Children's Foundation provides annual grants to small, community-based nonprofit organizations serving children in New…
New Mexico Interfaith Immersion Trip Status: Active program Description: A week-long immersive interfaith and service-learning trip in New Mexico for high school students from various faith and…
Overview The New York Yankees Community Relations Department is committed to promoting and sustaining cordial and cooperative relationships with their neighbors and community partners; working in…
NewAlliance Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Alliance Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The NewAlliance Foundation Grant offers support to…
Newman Foundation: Faith in Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Newman Foundation Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Newman Foundation's Faith in Action…
Overview Mini-Grants Program NewYork-Presbyterian’s Mini-Grants have provided financial assistance to local, grass roots community-based organizations (CBOs) since 2011. Initially launched in…
Next Generation Angels Awards Award Type: Student documentary film award Purpose: Recognizes excellence in well-researched history filmmaking by middle and high school students in the model of Ken…
Next Generation Public Health Pathways Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $20,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Next Generation Public…
NextGen Grantmakers Status: ACTIVE Funder: Deaconess Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The NextGen Grantmakers initiative, managed by Vision for…
Nexus Technology Cup Overview: A statewide technology competition designed to surface and support real technical talent in Louisiana. The competition brings together high school students, college…
NFL FLAG Funds - Individual Grants Status: Active Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: NFL FLAG youth sports participation Overview: The RCX Sports Foundation, in partnership…
NGC Youth Contests Funder: Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Inc (FGCMD), National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) Eligible Participants: High school students and youth Contest Types: - High School…
Overview Our Approach to Funding New Hampshire Children’s Health Foundation concentrates funding in five priority areas and employs both Directed (by invitation only) and Responsive (in response to…
NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program Funder: New Hampshire Electric Co-op Foundation Award Range: Varies by project (recent awards range from $1,901 to $20,000+) Geographic Scope: New Hampshire…
Niagara Area Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Niagara Area Foundation Grant,…
NICF: Community Foundation Annual Grants (Starke County) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The NICF Community Foundation Annual…
NICF: Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The NICF: Impact Grants support projects over…
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.