Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 88 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,654 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,640; from 2,477 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $238.1M; across 1,654 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 256 with a published date

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Maryland Horse Board Grants Program Maryland Horse Industry Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Maryland Horse Board Grants Program aims to enhance the state's horse industry through funding for projects that increase awareness, education, and participation in equestrian activities.	Not published	Up to $3K
Boeing STEM Discovery Program Grant YMCA Snohomish Qalicb · Foundation Not published · $50K Boeing awarded this grant to expand the YMCA of Snohomish County's STEM Discovery Program, enabling the program to reach 1,100+ children at all School-Age Care (SAC) sites for the 2023-24 school year.	Not published	$50K
Trinity County Summer Youth Program Grant Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Thriving, Healthy, Just, Equitable. That’s the vision Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation has for our region.	Not published	$500
TeenWorks Scholarship Grant Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The TeenWorks Scholarship, offered by the Central Indiana Community Foundation, supports Indiana residents participating in TeenWorks programs. Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.	Not published	Varies
Williams Family Foundation Grant Williams Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Williams Family Foundation was established in 2017 to provide grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that serve youth, adults, the arts, and animal welfare organizations.	Not published	Varies
DCCF: Small Project Grants Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The DCCF Small Project Grants offer funding of up to $1,500 for organizations aiming to implement impactful small-scale projects in Decatur County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Indigenous Communities Fund United Way of King County · Foundation Not published · $1M United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking.	Not published	$1M
Keller Family Foundation Grant Keller Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Keller Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the Greater New Orleans community by funding non-profit organizations and government agencies, primarily those focused on education, youth development, and social services.	Not published	Varies
Elks National Foundation: Legacy Awards Grant Elks National Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The Elks National Foundation's Legacy Awards provide $4,000 scholarships for children and grandchildren of Elks members. Eligible applicants must be high school seniors and can apply online.	Not published	$4K
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Grant Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, established in 1984, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in Stamford and Worcester, New York, and Winchendon, Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
OTF: System Innovations Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Ontario Trillium Foundation's System Innovations Grant aims to strengthen community systems for youth, particularly Indigenous and Black youth, through collaborative initiatives.	Not published	Up to $250K
Arizona SFY25 AmeriCorps State Formula Grant Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family · Foundation Not published · $100K – $500K The Arizona SFY25 AmeriCorps State Formula Grant, managed by the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family, offers between $100,000 and $500,000 to support programs engaging AmeriCorps members in impactful community services.	Not published	$100K – $500K
Youth Development Grant Program California State Library · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Development Grant Program aims to empower California public libraries to enhance summer meal initiatives by providing teens with valuable leadership and workforce readiness skills.	Not published	Varies
Tilles Fund Grant Rosalie Tilles Nonsectarian Charity Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tilles Fund Grant focuses on innovative charitable investments in the Greater St. Louis Area, aiming to support children with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program (NV) Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Nevada Outdoor Education and Recreation Grant Program aims to provide equitable and high-quality outdoor experiences for Nevada students aged 18 and younger.	Not published	Up to $50K
Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund Grant Clinton County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund, managed by the Clinton County Foundation, provides support to nonprofit organizations serving children and youth in Clinton County.	Not published	Varies
Benjamin A. Black Charitable Trust for Children Grant Black Benjamin a Char · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Applications are accepted year-round.	Not published	Varies
Masonic Children's Hospital Partnership The Thielen Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thielen Foundation's first formal partnership (since 2018) supporting pediatric behavioral health and mental wellness at University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital.	Not published	Varies
CNS Pantex Community Investment Grant Program Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies On behalf of Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, responsible for the management and operations of the Pantex Plant, the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF) announces a Request for Applications (RFA).	Not published	Varies
RISE Challenge Earth Force Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The RISE Challenge engages young people in policy making around community resilience to natural hazards.	Not published	Varies
ADGA Convention Youth Scholarship American Dairy Goat Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Dairy Goat Association awards Convention Youth Scholarships annually to ADGA youth members — one per each of the eight ADGA districts — to support education and convention participation. .	Not published	Varies
Greater Evansville USBCA Scholarship Grant Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Greater Evansville USBCA Scholarship, established by the Greater Evansville USBCA, supports students from Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties who engage in community service and bowling activities.	Not published	$1K
Ending Childhood Poverty Initiative Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grant Requests - Case by Case Basis Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation provides grants to local charities and projects on a case-by-case basis.	Rolling	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 3,640 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 31, 2026, 1,654 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, 2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,640 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 256 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 October–December.

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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