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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Massachusetts 4-H Pilot Grant Program Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $30K A competitive grant program launched to support 4-H organizations, clubs, advisories, and fairs throughout Massachusetts with funding for operational needs, programs, and activities.	Not published	$1K – $30K
Jim Desmond Grant Swim Lessons YMCA of San Diego County · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsored by Supervisor Jim Desmond and the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors through the County Community Enhancement program.	Not published	Varies
Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth Foundation Grants Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K Local Chattanooga area organizations and community programs Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth Foundation, Inc.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Valley Kids Foundation Grant Valley Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Valley Kids Foundation Grant, provided by the Valley of the Sun Active 20-30 Club, supports non-profit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in the Valley of the Sun.	Not published	Varies
Mid-York Foundation Grant Mid-York Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Mid-York Foundation Grant aims to support start-up and supplemental funding for social and healthcare projects in Central New York.	Not published	$10K
Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund Potlatch Fund · Foundation Not published · $397K The Community Relations and Innovation Fund was established to streamline Potlatch Fund's grant practices.	Not published	$397K
Somatic Health Services Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Not published · Varies Somatic Health Services provides comprehensive, quality health care and nutritional services in an integrated fashion to address the full reange of needs of the youth and to ensure a cntinuum of care in the DJS residential programs.	Not published	Varies
Oriental Trading Co. Corporate Giving Program Grant Oriental Trading Company · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oriental Trading Company Corporate Giving Program focuses on enhancing the lives of children through education, youth programming, healthcare, and human services.	Not published	Varies
Kode With Klossy Flagship Summer Camps Scholarship Kode with Klossy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Kode With Klossy's flagship program provides free two-week coding bootcamps for young women, gender nonconforming, and trans scholars ages 13-18. Scholars learn computer science concepts and skills through immersive, project-based learning.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation for Muskegon County: Strategic Grants Community Foundation for Muskegon County · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Community Foundation for Muskegon County (CFMC) empowers local initiatives through strategic grants aimed at fostering educational attainment, enhancing economic development, and promoting community trust.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Bader Philanthropies: Youth Development Grant Bader Philanthropies Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Bader Philanthropies offers the Youth Development Grant aimed at supporting organizations dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of young people.	Not published	Varies
Legacy Program / Design to Action Networks San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 · Foundation Not published · Varies The future-focused extension of the WDC 2024 community program prioritizing investment and support for initiatives with potential to bring about long-lasting transformative regional change.	Not published	Varies
Our Empowered Youth Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Our Empowered Youth, funded by Meyer Memorial Trust, focuses on enhancing educational equity in Oregon. The initiative supports community organizing to ensure access to resources for historically marginalized students.	Not published	Up to $200K
AMB West Philanthropies Grant The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Through community-driven strategic philanthropy, the AMB West Community Fund (the Fund) is committed to catalyzing and nurturing both grassroots and systemic change to help build a thriving future for all Montanans.	Not published	Varies
Law-Related Education Grants Oklahoma Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The OBF provides grants to support law-related education programs that teach young people and citizens the fundamental principles and skills needed to become responsible and informed participants in the democratic system and rule of law.	Not published	$100K
Herbert A. Templeton Foundation Grant Herbert a Templeton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herbert A. Templeton Foundation, established in 1955, supports tax-exempt organizations focused on education, social services, and cultural arts in Oregon.	Not published	Varies
John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable Foundation Grant John H & Wilhelmina D Harland · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K The John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on supporting effective organizations that enhance opportunities for low-income youth, particularly in Atlanta and DeKalb County, Georgia.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Atkinson Foundation Grant Program Atkinson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Atkinson Foundation Grant Program aims to empower individuals in San Mateo County by enhancing educational, social, and economic opportunities.	Not published	Up to $20K
Summer Youth Program Fund Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K The Summer Youth Program Fund, supported by the Central Indiana Community Foundation and other local funders, provides grants for youth programs in Marion County.	Not published	$30K
Youth Advisory Board (YAB) - Youth and Philanthropy Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) of Berks County Community Foundation engages 35 high school students from 15 districts to lead impactful service projects each school year.	Not published	Up to $15K
Educational Field Trip Grants The Association of Friends · Foundation Not published · $250 Provide funds to help defray transportation costs of bringing youth groups and school-age children to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge on sponsored field trips.	Not published	$250
Band of Angels Instrument Grant Band of Angels Corp · Foundation Rolling · Varies Band of Angels matches students facing financial barriers with a band or orchestra instrument free of cost; students may keep the instrument as long as they play (returned if they stop).	Rolling	Varies
CFSI: Youth Philanthropy Council Grants Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Southern Indiana offers the Youth Philanthropy Council Grants to support nonprofit initiatives that focus on youth in Clark and Floyd counties.	Not published	Varies
Swain County Community Foundation: Youth are our Future Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Swain County Community Foundation's Youth are our Future Endowment aims to enhance the quality of life for local youth.	Not published	$500 – $1K

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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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