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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Helper Grants Nashville Predators Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Nashville Predators Foundation, empowered by SmileDirectClub, provides annual Helper Grants to support local charities in Nashville and Middle Tennessee.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Lilah Hilliard Fisher Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lilah Hilliard Fisher Foundation Grant offers year-round funding for initiatives focused on regenerative agriculture and nutrition education, particularly in New York City and Litchfield County, Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust STEM Discovery Program Grant YMCA Snohomish Qalicb · Foundation Not published · $278K This multi-year grant was awarded to expand the YMCA of Snohomish County's STEM Discovery Program, which brings fun, equitable, hands-on learning to youth. The program includes:	Not published	$278K
Nike Community Impact Fund - Portland Metro, Ore. Grant Nike Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Nike Community Impact Fund in Portland Metro, Oregon, empowers local organizations to drive positive change through grants.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program Illinois Arts Council Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program, administered by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, supports youth employment opportunities in the arts.	Not published	Up to $5K
Wayfinders: Launching Spiritual Activists Grant Program Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · $500 The Wayfinders: Launching Spiritual Activists Grant Program, initiated by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), empowers college students to pursue anti-racism and anti-poverty initiatives on their campuses.	Not published	$500
Ignition: Collegiate Founders Program 16 Tech Community Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Ignition is a program powered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's Community Collaboration Fund, designed to support collegiate founders from across Indiana as they build ventures and futures in the state.	Not published	Varies
SCC Texas Grant Program Speedway Children's Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies Speedway Children's Charities provides critical support to children in need, focusing on those in Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties.	Not published	Varies
David and Donna Batelaan Fund: Service Leadership Programs of Aktion Club Grant Florida Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The David and Donna Batelaan Fund provides three grant opportunities aimed at supporting Service Leadership Programs, including Aktion Club, Builders Club, and Key Clubs.	Not published	Up to $2K
Youth Initiative Grant Weyerhaeuser Family Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Youth Initiative Grant, provided by the Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation, aims to support innovative programs that enhance resilience and psycho-social health for youth aged 14-21 affected by trauma from Adverse Childhood Experiences…	Not published	Up to $30K
Cultural Humility Training Grant District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Cultural Humility Training Grant, offered by the District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships, aims to empower community-based organizations (CBOs) to enhance cultural competency and provide affirming spaces for…	Not published	Up to $50K
Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants National Youth Justice Network · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Up to 100 mini-grants ranging from $1,000-$5,000 to support Youth Justice Action Month campaigns and events.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Campership Requests Grant The Champlin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Champlin Foundation offers campership grants to support Rhode Island's tax-exempt organizations in providing financial assistance for children unable to afford summer camp.	Not published	Varies
ACBLEF Grants Program American Contract Bridge League Educational Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund The Stranahan Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Transformation Grant Realty Holdings Inc of the Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K Transformation Grants are the largest single grants awarded through the Quad Cities Community Foundation's Community Impact Fund each year.	Not published	$100K
Alan Paller Honor Scholarship National Cyber Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K A special honor scholarship created by the NCSF Board of Directors in memory of Alan Paller. Awarded to the top performers in the National Cyber Scholarship Competition.	Not published	$3K
Carry-It-Forward Awards Rosenberg Fund for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
First Tee College Scholarship Program Colorado Open Golf Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive scholarship and mentorship program for First Tee alumni pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Milton Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Milton Community Fund Grant, established in 1996, supports charitable initiatives in the Milton area through annual grants funded by community donations.	Not published	Varies
Huddle Up for Health Grant Ravens Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies For complete details about this grant program, applicants should visit the application page directly or contact the Ravens Foundation.	Not published	Varies
State Budget Community Needs RFP United Way of Wayne County Inc · Foundation Not published · From $50B The UWWC Board of Directors identified three areas of support based on 2023 needs assessment:	Not published	From $50B
Youth and Young Adult Well-Being Grant Nantahala Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Youth and Young Adult Well-Being Grant from the Nantahala Health Foundation aims to enhance the health and well-being of youth and young adults aged 5 to 24 in Western North Carolina.	Not published	Up to $100K
Dana Brown Charitable Trust Grant Brown Dana Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dana Brown Charitable Trust Grant supports organizations in the St. Louis area that aid financially disadvantaged children, focusing on health, education, and welfare.	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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