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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Arcata Foundation Fund Grant Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Arcata Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of community life in the Arcata area.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth The Andersons Fund Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Access Camps Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Access Camps, a Grand Rapids Community Foundation fund established through the estate of Mary Ives Hunting and the Youth Enrichment Fund, improves equitable access to academic, social and recreational summer experiences for Kent County…	Not published	Varies
Catawba Valley Community Foundation: Catawba Valley Community Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Catawba Valley Community Foundation provides grants to enhance community life in Alexander, Caldwell, and Catawba counties.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Summer Programs Grants Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Summer Programs Grants aim to enhance summer programming for Hartford children and individuals with disabilities in the region.	Not published	Up to $50K
African-American Community Fund Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The African-American Community Fund aims to enhance African-American participation in philanthropy, supporting diverse non-profits in the Dayton/Greater Miami Valley region.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Natural Resources Grant Lower Platte North Natural Resources District (LPNNRD) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Lower Platte North Natural Resources District Grant supports high school students engaged in community-based natural resources projects.	Not published	Up to $2K
Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant aims to inspire philanthropy and strengthen the local community by providing funding for projects that address critical needs in areas such as crime and safety, economic development…	Not published	Varies
Humane Housing Grants Buhl Regional Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) invites proposals from nonprofit organizations serving Mercer County to support initiatives that strengthen Humane Housing for children, youth, and their families.	Not published	Varies
Life Time Foundation Athlete Program Life Time Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Athletes compete in Life Time's signature endurance events while fundraising for the Life Time Foundation's mission.	Not published	Varies
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Toledo Community Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Riding for Focus Grants Outride fka The Specialized Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Riding for Focus Grants program supports public middle schools serving low-income students, providing them with bicycles, helmets, and educational resources to promote cycling.	Not published	Varies
Shinnyo Fellowship Program Shinnyo-En Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A school-year long fellowship program for undergraduate and post-undergraduate fellows to engage in campus and community service, and peacebuilding endeavors as they identify and actualize their paths to peace.	Not published	Varies
Ravens PLAY 60 Grant Ravens Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ravens' PLAY 60 Grant provides financial support for both new and expanding programs or endeavors that promote physical fitness and/or nutrition education among youth.	Not published	Up to $10K
HRSA Pediatric Vision Association (PVA) Grant Lions World Vision Institute · Foundation Not published · $300K Federal grant awarded to Lions World Vision Institute by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to improve vision outcomes for children under five years old.	Not published	$300K
RWSF Direct Grants Red Wing Shoe Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Red Wing Shoe Foundation's RWSF Direct Grants aim to enhance community well-being by supporting non-profit organizations that serve areas where employees live and work.	Not published	Varies
SpaceKids National Essay Competition Spacekids Global Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K A national essay writing competition for elementary school students in the United States.	Not published	$8K
Live Like Sam & Woodward Park City Latinx Scholarship Live Like Sam Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Celebrate kindness in the local Latinx community and provide access to summer or winter action sports camps.	Not published	Varies
AG Bell Young Leaders Board Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing · Foundation Not published · Varies The Young Leaders Board is designed for deaf or hard of hearing young adults (ages 18-40) who use listening and spoken language to enhance AG Bell's visibility, engage in global causes, lead in their communities, and expand professional…	Not published	Varies
Ent Credit Union: YES Grants ENT Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Varies Ent Credit Union's YES Grants program supports youth-focused nonprofit organizations in Colorado, having awarded over $1.8 million since 2000. In 2022 alone, $200,000 was distributed to 74 grant recipients from over 160 applications.	Not published	Varies
Youth Organizer Leadership Program Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management · Foundation Not published · Varies Young men and women come together to build leadership skills, share youth-led strategies, and gain support for personal, professional and career development goals through a six-month program.	Not published	Varies
Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T Listed by Connected Nation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Teens Teach Tech is a program that empowers teens aged 13+ to lead digital skills training in their communities.	Not published	Up to $4K
Nicholson Family Foundation Grant The Nicholson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Nicholson Family Foundation Grant supports organizations that empower underserved youth in arts, education, and social services across Northern California.	Not published	Up to $5K
After School Advantage Program Grant International Game Technology · Foundation Not published · Varies The After School Advantage (ASA) program by IGT aims to enhance digital learning opportunities for at-risk youth aged 5-18 in a safe afterschool environment.	Not published	Varies

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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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