Last updated June 17, 2026
There are currently 3,743 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
OCCA Summer Camps - Scholarship Organization: Oregon Coast Council for the Arts (OCCA) Geographic Scope: Oregon Coast region, Newport area Overview: Scholarship funding for students who wish to…
Oceanside Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Oceanside Community Foundation Grant…
Oconomowoc Area Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oconomowoc Area Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Oconomowoc Area Foundation, established in 2002, supports local charitable…
Ocotillo Wind Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ocotillo Wind Imperial Valley Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Ocotillo Wind Education Fund, part of…
Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) - Grants The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Division of Social Equity oversees two grant programs; Can Renew Community Restoration Grants and CanGrow Farmer…
Officers’ Research Grants on Reducing Inequality Status: ACTIVE Funder: William T Grant Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Officers’ Research…
OH Conservation Club Competitive Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Ohio Conservation…
Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation: Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Overview Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation…
Ohio State USBC Youth Volunteer Award Program Overview: Annual recognition award for youth volunteers in bowling. Geographic Scope: Ohio Contact Information: - Phone: 234.347.0335 - Email:…
Overview Who We Are The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation (OJCYF), a program of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF), empowers Jewish high school students to live their values through…
OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Resource Center (361629) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Amount: Up to US $2,600,000 Last Updated: March…
OJJDP FY25 Nonparticipating States: Connecticut, Texas, and Wyoming Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Amount: Up to US $1,045,806 Last…
OJJDP FY25 Opioid Affected Youth Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US DOJ: Office of Justice Programs Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The OJJDP FY25 Opioid…
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Amount: Up to US $4,204,755 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary…
OK DEQ: Environmental Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Amount: US $200 - US $1,500 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The OK DEQ Environmental…
Olive Tree Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Olive Tree Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 01, 2024 Summary The Olive Tree Foundation Grant Program supports…
Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant supports charitable and…
OMYF Major Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) aims to empower at-risk children in Central…
OMYF Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The OMYF Micro Grants program, initiated by the Orlando…
ON Semiconductor STEAM Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: On Semiconductor Foundation Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The ON Semiconductor STEAM Education Grant Program aims to…
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.