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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Culturally Grounded Wellness for Youth in the Twin Cities Region Youthprise · Foundation Not published · Varies The Twin Cities Metropolitan area, often lauded for its quality of life, still grapples with deep-seated disparities disproportionately affecting Indigenous youth and young people of color.	Not published	Varies
Charles Hayden Foundation Grant Charles Hayden Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles Hayden Foundation Grant supports institutions serving youth and young adults in Boston and metropolitan New York, prioritizing high school to post-secondary success.	Not published	Varies
Sandy Morris Scholarship Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association · Foundation Not published · $225 Commemorates Sandy Morris's 24 years of distinguished service as conductor of the former Philharmonic Orchestra.	Not published	$225
LIFE Grants (LaGrange County Community Foundation) Lagrange County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The LIFE Philanthropy Program at LCCF was created to promote youth involvement and teach philanthropy to LaGrange County's next generation of community leaders.	Not published	$500 – $2K
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship American Legion Department of Nevada · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K Annual scholarship for The American Legion's Eagle Scout of the Year, with three runners-up.	Not published	$3K – $10K
GGS Healthy Living Grant Program Bella Vista Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bella Vista Foundation (BVF) is the legacy of sisters Georgiana Gerlinger Stevens and Jean Gerlinger Kirkwood, who gave generously throughout their long and eventful lives in the Bay Area and beyond.	Not published	Varies
Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant (IL) Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant is designed to provide funding to counties and groups of counties, including areas in Cook County, to implement community-based sanctions and treatment alternatives for juvenile offenders.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Northfield Bank Foundation Grant Northfield Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Northfield Bank Foundation, established in 2007, supports non-profit organizations in Staten Island, Brooklyn, and Central New Jersey. It focuses on enhancing education, health services, youth programs, and community projects.	Not published	Varies
Community Fund for Theresa Grant Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Community Fund for Theresa, established in 2020 by the Russell I. Wilcox Family, aims to support vital programs and initiatives that enhance the Theresa, New York area.	Not published	Up to $3K
French Fund Grants French Fund Samuel Katherine Tua · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund provides grants focused on the welfare and education of the elderly, sight-impaired, and young in the San Diego region.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Youth Web Design Program Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle · Foundation Not published · Varies Training and employment program connecting Black high school students with web design skills with Black-owned small businesses needing website development. Youth receive compensation for their work.	Not published	Varies
Forward Turn Youth Grantmakers Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Forward Turn Youth Grantmakers is a youth-led program aimed at supporting positive community initiatives in Fauquier and Loudoun Counties.	Not published	$500 – $2K
CFDC: Community Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While submissions are accepted at any time, grants are awarded quarterly.	Not published	Varies
The Parole Rotary Foundation Grant Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Parole Rotary Foundation Grant, established by the Rotary Club of Parole (Annapolis), aims to support local 501(c)(3) organizations in Anne Arundel County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Boeheim Foundation Grants Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Grants aim to support children in need and cancer research in Central New York.	Not published	Varies
Boone REMC Operation Round Up Grant Community Foundation of Boone County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Boone REMC Operation Round Up Grant provides up to $10,000 to eligible nonprofits within the Boone REMC service territory, focusing on community service, economic development, education, youth programs, environment, and disaster relief.	Not published	Up to $10K
Saigh Foundation Grant The Saigh Foundation Co Fiduciary Trust CO · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saigh Foundation Grant supports St. Louis-area non-profit organizations focused on improving the lives of children and youth through educational and healthcare initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Cadillac & Kellogg for Youth Grants Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Cadillac & Kellogg for Youth Grants, provided by the Cadillac Area Community Foundation, aim to enhance the quality of life for youth aged 0-18 in the Cadillac Area.	Not published	Up to $1K
FL AmeriCorps Competitive Grant Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The FL AmeriCorps Competitive Grant provides opportunities for approximately 200,000 Americans to engage in vital community service across Florida.	Not published	Varies
Kailey Elizabeth Jordan Memorial Fund Grant Shiawassee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kailey Elizabeth Jordan Memorial Fund honors a vibrant young life lost too soon.	Not published	Varies
Junior Sailing Scholarship Program Sailing Foundation of Barnegat Bay Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sailing Foundation of Barnegat Bay (formerly Island Heights Sailing Foundation) offers a one-time needs-based scholarship for junior sailors ages 8-14 who have no yacht club affiliation.	Not published	Varies
VOICES of Philanthropy Grant Program Dekalb County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The VOICES of Philanthropy Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Community Foundation of DeKalb County, empowers youth from local high schools to engage in philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Community Fund Grants Four Way Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Four Way Community Foundation awards grants to a diverse variety of nonprofit organizations in their target area through their Community Fund Grants program.	Not published	Varies
Dunlap Williamson Fund Grant Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $24K The Dunlap Williamson Fund Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, aims to address current societal needs and future challenges.	Not published	$24K

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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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