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.
Oregon Community Foundation K-12 Summer Learning Fund Funder: Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) Award Amount: $92,000 Geographic Scope: Lane and Linn counties, Oregon Focus Areas: - Summer youth…
Oregon FFA Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Funder: Oregon FFA Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Oregon Purpose: Support for attendance at Washington Leadership Conference Status:…
Organization Funding Funder: Community Closet Inc (Livingston, MT) Geographic Scope: Park County, Montana Overview: The Community Closet Board of Directors distributes profits from thrift store sales…
Organization Grant Funder: Just for Kids Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: San Miguel Watershed (Telluride, Norwood, Redvale, Nucla, Naturita, Paradox and all points in between), Colorado Focus Areas:…
Oriental Trading Co. Corporate Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oriental Trading Company Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Oriental Trading Company Corporate Giving Program…
ORLF: Legacy Youth Alliance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Legacy Youth Alliance Grant…
Orville W. Forté Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orville W. Forté Charitable Foundation Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Orville W. Forté Charitable Foundation supports…
Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis Foundation Grant Funder: Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis Foundation Inc (WI, US) Geographic Scope: Oshkosh, Wisconsin community Mission Focus: Youth-focused grants supporting…
OST CARES Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $2,500,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The OST CARES program, funded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to…
OSUM Pay It Forward Project Overview: A partnership between United Way of Marion County and The Ohio State University at Marion that evolved from the federal Pay It Forward Student Philanthropy…
OTF: System Innovations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ontario Trillium Foundation Amount: Up to C $250,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Ontario Trillium Foundation's System Innovations…
OTF: Youth Innovations Scale Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ontario Trillium Foundation Amount: Up to C $150,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The OTF Youth Innovations Scale Grant supports…
Overview Innovation Station Fund The Innovation Station Fund provides grants to schools and nonprofits in Weld and Larimer county of Colorado for the creation of innovative, hands-on learning spaces.…
Our Empowered Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Meyer Memorial Trust Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary Our Empowered Youth, funded by Meyer Memorial Trust, focuses on…
Out of School Time Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $75,000 - US $180,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026 Summary Overview Out of School Time Oregon Community…
Out-of-Home Placement--Transitioning Youth Services The program is to assist youth Out-of-Home Placement to make the transition independence and self-sufficiency . Youth must be between the ages of…
Overview Our Mission The William Penn Foundation is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all. Out-of-School…
Out-of-School Time - Full Year and After School Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max And Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Amount: US $21,000 - US $600,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The…
Out-of-School Time - Summer Fun & Learning RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Max And Marian Farash Charitable Foundation Amount: US $21,000 - US $120,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…
Outdoor Equity Fund (NM) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division Amount: US $5,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Outdoor Equity Fund (NM)…
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.