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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Youth Volunteer Scholarships Saint Therese · Foundation Not published · $2K Saint Therese recognizes the dedication and compassion of teenage volunteers through annual Youth Volunteer Scholarships.	Not published	$2K
White Rose Foundation Community Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The White Rose Foundation is the fiscal sponsor for the Denver (CO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a volunteer-powered organization of Black women who have served Denver’s Black community for over 70 years.	Not published	Varies
Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation Grant The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation I · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation Grant aims to foster a philanthropic corporate culture by supporting local nonprofit organizations focused on the welfare of vulnerable children and families.	Not published	Varies
TSF Community Grants The Tegan and Sara Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Tegan and Sara Foundation provides microgrants to community-led 2SLGBTQ+ organizations in the US and Canada to funnel support to those who need it most and create a capacity-building network of organizations whose work is often missed.	Not published	$2K – $5K
A Very Van Noy Christmas The Van Noy Valor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year, Kyle and Marissa Van Noy host A Very Van Noy Christmas, a heartfelt initiative that brings holiday joy, connection, and support to foster families.	Not published	Varies
Academic Athletic Coach Grant Athlife Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The AthLife Foundation provides grant funding to High Schools and Middle Schools to create and develop a professional student-athlete development staff position known as an Academic Athletic Coach.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Vape-Free Futures Challenge Grant The Endowment Fund of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant focused on addressing vaping among youth.	Not published	Varies
Community Building Grants Baton Rouge Alliance for Students · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Building Grants supporting the following priority areas will be given funding preference:	Not published	Varies
VMIG Charitable Giving Fund Grant Vermont Mutual Insurance Group · Foundation Not published · Varies The VMIG Charitable Giving Fund aims to enhance community quality of life in regions served by Vermont Mutual Insurance Group.	Not published	Varies
Edie & Paul Rosenblum Gift of Israel Program Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program for high school students looking to travel to Israel. Options range from summer trips to semester and year-long trips to Israel.	Not published	Varies
Community Project Grants National Foundation For Autism Research · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Project Grants program provides funding to support autism programs and new initiatives in the San Diego community.	Not published	Varies
Play 60 Field Day Grant Los Angeles Rams Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Play 60 Field Day is an initiative by the Los Angeles Rams aimed at encouraging children in grades K-5 to be active for 60 minutes daily, promoting healthy habits to combat childhood obesity.	Not published	Varies
Grant for Community Fund of McDowell County - Arts, Education, Economic Development, etc. Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $700 The Grant for Community Fund of McDowell County, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of residents and visitors through support for arts, education, economic development, and youth activities.	Not published	$700
Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation Grant The Jacob and Hilda Blaustein · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Foundation, established in 1959, focuses on enhancing educational opportunities and community vitality in Baltimore.	Not published	Up to $100K
CFA: Future Fund Grants Community Foundation of Abilene · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Community Foundation of Abilene offers the Future Fund Grants to support 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Abilene that serve children and youth.	Not published	$1K – $5K
By/With/For Youth: Inspiring Next Gen Public Media Audiences (Next Gen Public Media Accelerator) The Joan Ganz Cooney Center · Foundation Not published · $15K This grant program supports public media stations in creating content by, with, and for tween and teen audiences.	Not published	$15K
Make-A-Difference Fund (Student Opportunity Fund) Mapleton Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Student Opportunity Fund (Make-A-Difference Fund) helps Mapleton students participate in competitive, non-district-sponsored academic programs and opportunities that come once in a lifetime.	Not published	Varies
Carol Treadwell Scholarship Prince William Sound Science & Technology Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides full or partial tuition scholarships for campers to attend PWSSC summer camp programs	Not published	Varies
Student Managers Application Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association · Foundation Not published · 50% discount off regular tuition Student Manager positions available each season of the Chattanooga Youth Symphony.	Not published	50% discount off regular tuition
The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Small Grants (Grants of $7,500 or less) Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Duff McDuff Green, Jr. Fund Small Grants provide funding of $7,500 or less to support community initiatives focused on recreation opportunities, youth engagement, and local historic preservation.	Not published	Up to $8K
Transformation of Mental Health Care Program Grant The Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K The Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation's 'Transformation of Mental Health Care Program' seeks innovative research into improving mental health care access for children and adolescents, particularly from under-resourced backgrounds.	Not published	$200K
R. E. Olds Foundation Grant Re Olds Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The R. E. Olds Foundation Grant supports community-based education programs in the Greater Lansing area, focusing on youth, families, animal welfare, and environmental issues.	Not published	Up to $10K
CICF Crosser Family Foundation Grants Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crosser Family Foundation, a component of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, provides grants to enhance the lives of youth and families in Hamilton County.	Not published	Varies
Genesis Inspiration Foundation Arts Education Grants Genesis Inspiration Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3M	Not published	$3M

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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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