Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 89 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
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
Growth Opportunities Grant Peckham Vocational Industries Inc DBA Peckham Inc · Foundation Not published · $2M The grant allows organizations to further their reach by providing training and transitional skills coaching to youth with barriers to employment. Peckham's Youth Services Program used the grant to expand services.	Not published	$2M
HOPE Youth Corps (HYC) Scholarship Hope Worldwide Ltd · Foundation Not published · Varies The HYC Program awards scholarships to a limited number of candidates that demonstrate financial need and/or the ability to play a specific role on behalf of the program (e.g., skilled videographer or photographer).	Not published	Varies
CTU Young Artist Contest Chicago Teachers Union · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant Montgomery County Maryland Department of Housing and Community Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Montgomery County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) provides essential funding annually to support low- and moderate-income residents through various public service activities.	Not published	Up to $45K
Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 CA State Library · State Not published · Varies Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children and youth.	Not published	Varies
Education & Leadership Impact Grants - Less than $15,000 The Cedarcrest Charitable Foundation Aka · Foundation Not published · Varies BLBB Charitable considers requests for operating support, project support, and capacity building (including sustainability and strategic planning, program planning and growth, leadership or professional development, or staff training) in…	Not published	Varies
Emerging Leaders United Microgrant Fund Heart of West Michigan United Way · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K A grassroots philanthropy initiative administered by Heart of West Michigan United Way's Emerging Leaders United (ELU) group that supports small, local nonprofits making a difference in West Michigan communities.	Not published	$2K – $5K
CFSEK General Funds Grants Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Foundation Not published · $500 – $11K The CFSEK General Funds Grants support Southeast Kansas nonprofits with up to $160,000 in funding for 2023. The grants target projects in Youth Activities, Basic Human Needs, and Arts & Culture.	Not published	$500 – $11K
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Regular Grants Barry Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Regular Grants, provided by the Barry Community Foundation, aim to fund initiatives that significantly benefit the youth in Barry County, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $3K
Local impact Grants The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation offers Local Impact Grants to nonprofit organizations in 11 markets, providing $225,000 to support local programs addressing community issues.	Not published	Varies
Opportunity for Youth (OFY) Scholarships International Association of Lions Clubs Doing Business as Bellville Lions Club · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Rabin Youth Arts Award Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in honor of Dr. Marvin Rabin, founder of Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras.	Not published	Varies
SpaceKids Press Squad Spacekids Global Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A national competition hosted by SpaceKids Global® that selects 8 students plus one parent or legal guardian for an exclusive educational opportunity.	Not published	Varies
Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence, managed by the Essex County Community Foundation, supports educational opportunities for youth aged 0-8th grade in Greater Lawrence, Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $40K
Leadership Coaching Curriculum Research Collaborative Progressive Leadership Initiative Education Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A first-of-its-kind longitudinal study on best practices and the long-term value of investing in youth leadership development programs.	Not published	Varies
Trahan-Liptak 4-H Leadership Fund Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An endowment fund established to support youth attending national and state 4-H conferences. The fund covers all conference-related costs including registration, travel, lodging, and meals.	Not published	Varies
Houston Food Bank: Summer Meal Program Grant The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Houston Food Bank's Summer Meal Program provides nutritious meals to children in Southeast Texas when school is out. Partnering with local organizations, they serve over 12,000 meals daily across more than 250 sites.	Not published	Varies
Earlham Peace Prize Earlham College Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Funded by Earlham College's President's Discretionary Fund to support student-led peace and social justice initiatives.	Not published	$10K
DMF Grants Del Mar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Https://www.delmarfoundation.org/grants/	Not published	Varies
Youth Development Volunteer Initiative Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Award funding to nonprofits to better engage volunteers in youth development programming. As part of MSA's broader Volunteerism Initiatives:	Not published	$10K
Morris J. & Betty Kaplun Foundation Grant Morris J & Betty Kaplun Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation Grant supports small organizations that work with middle-school youth to foster empathy and cross-cultural understanding.	Not published	$1K – $5K
CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Program Scholarships Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CIT program is a leadership and workforce development track for teens interested in mentoring younger campers and building real-world job skills.	Not published	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 30, 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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