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 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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Mary J. Proctor Grant Tr Uw Mary J Proctor · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary J. Proctor Grant supports charitable organizations focused on children and youth in the Indianapolis area. Administered by JPMorgan, it funds nonprofit entities recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code.	Not published	Varies
Local Leaders of the 21st Century Scholarship The Go Green Initiative Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program that recognizes and awards high school students who demonstrate excellence and commitment to environmental sustainability, waste reduction, and community advocacy through participation in the Local Leaders club.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program Hastings Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $20K The Hastings Community Foundation's Community Grants program awards funding to local nonprofits for a variety of purposes. The program is funded by an endowed fund at the foundation.	Not published	$1K – $20K
Home Runs for Heroes Grants Oceanfirst Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Home Runs for Heroes Grants program, in collaboration with the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, aims to support veterans and military personnel through charitable donations tied to home runs hit during games.	Not published	$1K
Annual Grant Program - Community Enrichment United Way of Gloucester County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Gloucester County provides annual grant funding to eligible nonprofit organizations serving Gloucester County residents.	Not published	Varies
BTCF: Simple Gifts Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $200 – $800 The BTCF: Simple Gifts Fund Grant supports young artists aged 13-19 in the Berkshire Taconic region, providing financial assistance for summer enrichment programs in the arts.	Not published	$200 – $800
OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $4.2M The OJJDP FY25 Title II Formula Grants Program aims to enhance juvenile justice systems by providing funding and technical assistance to states.	Not published	Up to $4.2M
Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program Harold J Miossi Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of San Luis Obispo, California, focusing on key areas such as animal welfare, education, environmental protection, support for the…	Not published	Varies
Winter Family Fund Grants Douglas County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Winter Family Fund Grants aim to support at-risk and vulnerable populations, focusing on children and families in Douglas, Franklin, and Johnson Counties in Kansas, as well as Taos County in New Mexico.	Not published	Varies
Fiesta Events: Field Goal Grant Fiesta Events Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K The Fiesta Events: Field Goal Grant supports nonprofits aligned with youth, sports, and education. With a mission to enhance community success, Fiesta Bowl Charities impacts lives through events and partnerships.	Not published	$25K
Industry Community Grant Program Peopleforbikes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies PeopleForBikes' Industry Community Grant Program provides funding for projects that make bicycling better in communities across the U.S.	Not published	Varies
500 Festival Princess Program Scholarship 500 Festival Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The 500 Festival Princess Program is a leadership development program for college-aged women who serve as ambassadors for the 500 Festival, their hometowns, their colleges/universities, and the Indianapolis 500.	Not published	$1K
VCF: Opportunity Fund for Southshire Youth Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Opportunity Fund for Southshire Youth, established by the Vermont Community Foundation, aims to empower teenagers in several communities through grants for innovative programs.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Program Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX · Foundation Not published · $35K – $1.3M The Voice of Democracy program invites high school students to express their views on democracy through a recorded audio essay. This contest aims to deepen young Americans' understanding of democratic values and civic responsibilities.	Not published	$35K – $1.3M
Mary Gibbs Scholarship Fund Raising Men Lawn Care Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K A scholarship fund created in honor of Mrs. Mary Gibbs, a longtime community member and beloved figure in the Raising Men Lawn Care Service organization since 2016.	Not published	$1K
Youth Telepsychiatry Grant Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Foundation Not published · $180K The Youth Telepsychiatry initiative by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services aims to enhance access to mental health care for pediatric, child, and adolescent patients through telepsychiatry.	Not published	$180K
Youth Making Change Grants Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Youth Making Change Grants program, offered by The Fund for Santa Barbara, empowers youth aged 12-24 to lead projects that address social issues in Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Out-of-School Time - Full Year and After School Grants Max and Marian Farash Charitable · Foundation Not published · $21K – $600K The Out-of-School Time initiative aims to enhance youth readiness for learning by funding innovative programs in Monroe and Ontario counties.	Not published	$21K – $600K
TK Foundation Grant: Maritime Grant The TK Foundation (Bahamas) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $240K The TK Foundation Grant for Maritime projects aims to enhance maritime safety and support disadvantaged youth through funding initiatives.	Not published	$50K – $240K
Young Natural Resource Professionals Cohort in the Northern Great Plains First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1980, First Nations Development Institute began its national grantmaking program in 1993.	Not published	Varies
Don and Jean Sloan Youth Service Scholarship Youth Volunteer Corps · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship is awarded through Youth Volunteer Corps Headquarters to recognize and support outstanding young volunteers.	Not published	$1K
Essex Community Fund Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Essex Community Fund Grant, managed by the Adirondack Foundation, supports local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government initiatives in Essex.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Harambee Tuckpointing Assistance Program River City Community Development Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Harambee Tuckpointing Assistance Program provides subsidized tuckpointing services (replacement of mortar between bricks) to eligible low-income homeowners in Chicago.	Rolling	Varies
Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Youth Pathways Grant for Careers in Agriculture, offered by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, aims to empower young individuals to explore agricultural careers.	Not published	Up to $100K

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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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