Last updated June 17, 2026
There are currently 3,743 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
On To the Future (OTF) Diversity Awards Overview: A grassroots initiative that has helped more than 500 students from underrepresented groups in the geosciences attend their first GSA Annual Meeting.…
One Happy Camper Scholarship Overview: First-time campers may qualify for a significant tuition reduction through the One Happy Camper program. Eligibility: - First-time campers only - Available on…
One Young World: Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: One Young World Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The One Young World Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 6…
One-Time Little Wishes Organization: Blue Skies for Children Program Description A one-time award designed to support a specific wish or enrichment opportunity for a child. Each Little Wish request…
Overview Our Mission Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation connects people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community. Our Process TTCF utilizes a…
Operation Exploration Youth Summer Camps Funder: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development - Youth at Work Grant Initiative Amount: $150,000 annually Status: Awarded July 2025…
Operation Round Up Grant Program Funder: Clay Electric Foundation Inc Program Description: The Clay Electric Foundation approves grants throughout the year from the Operation Round Up program. This…
Operation Round Up Grants Funder: South Central Power Company Foundation Geographic Scope: 24-county service territory of South Central Power Company (Ohio) Focus Areas: Grants support communities…
Operation Round Up Grants Funder: Central Georgia EMC Foundation Inc Overview: The Operation Round Up program provides grants to nonprofit organizations and community projects within the Central…
Opportunities For All (OFA) - Summer Internship Program Overview: The OFA Summer Internship program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have representative interns for the summer…
Opportunities for Children Funder: Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma (metro-based) Focus Area: Supporting opportunities and services for children Overview: One…
Opportunity for Youth (OFY) Scholarships Funder: Bellville Lions Club Geographic Scope: Bellville, Texas area; winners advance to Lions District 2-S5 competition, then Texas Lions State competition…
Opportunity for Youth Fund Overview: This fund helps provide financial assistance to young people whose families' financial means do not allow them to pay for activities for which the young person…
Opportunity Fund Overview: The Opportunity Fund is a flexible support fund dedicated to increasing extra-curricular and co-curricular program access for students and families in the Hood River County…
Opportunity Young Adult (OYA) Career Pathway Program Funder: California Employment Development Department (EDD) / U.S. Department of Labor Award Amount: $1,780,000 (federally-funded grant) Geographic…
Optimist Oratorical Scholarship Purpose: The Optimist Oratorical Contest gives youngsters the chance to speak to the world. Focus Areas: Public speaking and oratorical skills for youth Geographic…
OR Salmon and Trout Enhancement Program Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The OR Salmon…
Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest Status: Active - launched in 2023, relaunched in 2024 Geographic Scope: Miami-Dade and Broward County students Eligibility: FREE contest open to ALL Miami-Dade and…
Oratorical Contest Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for finalists in The American Legion Oratorical Contest, with additional awards for participants advancing through the competition. Award Amount:…
Overview _NOTE: A complete application must be submitted through the CFT online grant portal including all properly labeled attachments. See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above for the Deadline 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.