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 federal and 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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Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants Anne S Richardson Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anne S. Richardson Fund Grants offer support for charitable purposes, focusing on organizations in Ridgefield, Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Together We Thrive Grant Southwest Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $60K	Not published	Up to $60K
Junior Fed Beef Challenge Texas Cattle Feeders Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A program designed to encourage young people to gain practical experience in feeding commercial beef cattle, with emphasis on proper animal husbandry and financial management.	Not published	Varies
Women's Giving Fund Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K The Women's Giving Fund awards grants to organizations that support women+ and children in Summit County. In 2025, the fund awarded $150,000 total to three grantee organizations.	Not published	$150K
George and Cooper Gier 4-H Memorial Grant Fund Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide support for youth involved in Russell County 4-H to participate in special 4-H events, such as 4-H camps or state-wide classes	Rolling	Varies
Foundation Grant (General) Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
English-Language Program for Disadvantaged Communities Initiatives Program U.S. Mission to Azerbaijan · Federal Forecast · $15K – $25K The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a call for proposals from individuals and organizations for its English-Language Program for Disadvantaged Communities.	Forecast	$15K – $25K
Charles and Jack Fund for LGBTQ+ Advancement The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K	Not published	$20K
FFC Youth Sports Fund - Grants to Members Fight for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Summer Camp Scholarships Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott provides limited need-based Jewish Summer Camp Scholarships for Jewish children to attend Jewish summer camps in the United States.	Not published	Varies
SPEAK UP Scholarships for Schools The Foundation United · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program offered by The Foundation United for schools interested in the SPEAK UP program.	Not published	Varies
Youth & The Arts Grant The Lima Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program supporting youth and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) - Youth Program Chipola Regional Workforce Development · Foundation Not published · Varies CareerSource Chipola focuses youth funding on out of school youth ages 16 to 24 seeking employment and skill development.	Not published	Varies
Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 1 Grant Caroline J S Sanders TD · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Caroline J. S. Sanders Trust 1 Grant, established in 1968, aims to support charitable causes with a focus on education, social welfare, and training for the handicapped.	Not published	$2K – $15K
Broadrick Family Foundation Grant Broadrick Family Foundation of Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Broadrick Family Foundation Grant, established in 2010, focuses on supporting local charities dedicated to aiding children and those in need.	Not published	Varies
Youth Literacy Grants Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K	Not published	Up to $250K
Mini Grants Program Youthwell New Hampshire · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
JUF: Springboard - PD Grant Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The JUF: Springboard - PD Grant offers funding of up to $500 to support professional development for Jewish Youth Professionals and Educators in the Chicago area.	Not published	Up to $500
Carnegie Corporation of New York - Profiles in Collective Leadership Horizon Education Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K About CareerWise Elkhart County (Recipient):	Not published	$200K
Fund for Columbia County - Grants for Community Impact Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Fund for Columbia County, established by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, offers Community Impact grants to support innovative projects that enhance the quality of life for residents, particularly low-income and underserved…	Not published	$3K – $8K
Youth Workforce Development Program Grant District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Youth Workforce Development Program by the District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services aims to prepare justice-involved youth for successful transition into adulthood.	Not published	Up to $300K
MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program American Psychiatric Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The MOORE Equity in Mental Health Community Grants Program was established in 2021 by APA's Division of Diversity and Health Equity (DDHE) and the APA Foundation to support community organizations that have undertaken innovative awareness…	Not published	Varies
Kiwanis Club Mini Grants Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Adopt a Center Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $15K The Adopt a Center program creates direct, meaningful connections between donors, businesses, and community centers that need support most.	Not published	$500 – $15K

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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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