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.
Palo Alto Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Palo Alto Community Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Palo Alto Community Fund Grant supports…
Palumbo Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust supports…
Panera Bread Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Panera Bread Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Panera Bread Foundation Grant supports…
Paramedic/Fire Academy Cadet Training Program Funder: San Diego Regional Fire Foundation Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California - Focus on Health Sciences High and Middle College (City…
Parent Voice Fellowship Overview: A fellowship program administered by New Schools for Alabama designed to develop parent leadership and advocacy skills. The program supports parents in engaging with…
Parish Life Grant Funder: Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma Inc Geographic Scope: Archdiocese of Oklahoma City (central and western Oklahoma) Purpose: Support various ministry projects in parishes,…
Parrot Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parrot Charitable Foundation Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Parrot Charitable Foundation Grant supports organizations in the…
Parsons Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bob And Renee Parsons Foundation Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and…
Participant Advancement, Training, and Higher Education (PATH) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Department of Employment Services Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: March 19,…
Partner Agency Funding Program Overview: Valley United Way awards funding annually to its network of partner agencies serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley region. Geographic Scope: Five communities in…
Partners for Rural Impact Internship Program Overview: A paid internship opportunity designed to develop leadership, communication, and service skills while providing hands-on career experience and…
Partners in Giving: Youth Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Delaware County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Partner Giving…
Partnership in Youth Services Grants (PYS) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundations Community Partnership Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Partnership in Youth Services…
Partnership implementing SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework providing trauma-informed and culturally competent substance abuse prevention programming. Focus on decreasing marijuana and underage…
Passport to Israel Program Overview: A partnership between families, the Jewish Federation of Omaha, and area synagogues to provide resources enabling students to participate in Israel peer…
Passport to Jewish Life Grants Overview: These grants open doors to meaningful and exciting Jewish educational experiences for Orange County children and teens participating in Jewish summer…
Pat Brown Scholarship Funder: SCO Family of Services Overview: The Pat Brown Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a young person in an SCO program who has overcome obstacles to achieve…
PATHS Mentorship Program Program: PATHS (Program to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in STEAM careers) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Science, Technology,…
PATHS STEAM Educational Grant Program: PATHS (Program to inspire and motivate LGBTQ+ youth and young adults in STEAM careers) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Science, Technology,…
Pathways for Discipleship Grant Funder: Kansas Methodist Foundation Inc (Kansas Area United Methodist Foundation) Award Amount: Matching grants up to $1,000 Deadline: September 1 (annual) Geographic…
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.