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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Hunting & Fishing Events Grant The 1687 Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The 1687 Foundation's Hunting & Fishing Ministry offers healing and refuge through outdoor activities for those in need, including disabled children and veterans.	Not published	Varies
Fuller Foundation: Youth at Risk Grant The Fuller Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fuller Foundation seeks proposals from qualified agencies that carry on the life interests of Alvan and Viola Fuller in the fields of the arts, wildlife, and youth-at-risk.	Not published	Varies
Youth Arts Enrichment Grant Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Youth Arts Enrichment Grant Program, initiated by the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Children’s Trust, aims to enhance the lives of children through arts education.	Not published	Up to $30K
Life Change Camper Fund Word of Life Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program that provides financial assistance to youth to attend Word of Life Camps during the summer.	Not published	Varies
Michigan Health Endowment "Healthy Ottawa" Re-granting Initiative Fund Grand Haven Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · $490K The Michigan Health Endowment "Healthy Ottawa" Fund (MHEHOF) is a collaborative three-year re-granting initiative made possible by a grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) and leveraged funds from both GHACF and the Community…	Not published	$490K
JJF Grants for Youth Programs The James Joseph Ford Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The JJF Grants for Youth Programs, established by the James Joseph Ford Foundation, aim to empower underserved youth through educational, social, and cultural initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Berk Foundation Grants David & Minnie Berk Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The David and Minnie Berk Foundation, established in 1961, provides grants to charitable organizations in the arts, education, and social services, focusing on youth, the elderly, and the needy.	Not published	Up to $10K
OtterCares Foundation: Innovation Station Fund Grant Otter Cares Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Innovation Station Fund provides grants to schools and nonprofits in Weld and Larimer county of Colorado for the creation of innovative, hands-on learning spaces.	Not published	Varies
Jason Hayes Foundation Grants The Jason Hayes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jason Hayes Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in loving memory of our son, brother, and cousin, Jason.	Not published	Varies
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Grant Rochelle Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Charity Ball Association Children's Opportunity Fund Grant The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio, Inc. provides funding to enhance children's lives in Bexar County. With over $29 million distributed to nonprofit agencies, the organization focuses on urgent needs for children aged 0-18.	Not published	Varies
National PTA's Youth Council Grants National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants supporting the National PTA Youth Council initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Women’s Giving Circle Grant Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Women’s Giving Circle, supported by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, focuses on empowering women and children by funding projects that promote self-sufficiency and address barriers to opportunity.	Not published	Up to $5K
Kim Svee Memorial Teen Volunteer Scholarship Kootenai Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The annual Kim Svee Memorial Teen Volunteer Scholarship program awards scholarships to local teen volunteers who have met eligibility requirements. The scholarship was named to honor Kim Svee, a former volunteer.	Not published	Varies
Community Affiliates Network (CAN) Mini-Grants Woodson Center · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Woodson Center awards mini-grants through its Community Affiliates Network (CAN) to support local grassroots organizations and social entrepreneurs addressing urgent community problems.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Clinton County Foundation Grant Clinton County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clinton County Community Foundation, established through the generosity of Jean Sharp Rempe, has grown to over $11 million in assets.	Not published	Varies
Harvest Foundation Summer Internship Program Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp · Foundation Not published · $176K Develop a summer internship program to build workforce pipeline, attract young professionals to the region, and create recruitment opportunities for local businesses. Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corporation	Not published	$176K
Marian and Pink Happ Fund Grant Marian & Pinkus Happ Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Marian and Pink Happ Fund, established by Mr. Pinkus Happ, aims to support underprivileged children in California.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Youth Empowerment and Action (YEA!) Grants Corvallis Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Empowering student voice by funding their ideas to drive positive change in their schools and community. YEA!	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Program St Mary's Regional Health Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. In FY23, Essentia Health contributed more than $1.7 million dollars to 140 non-profit organizations.	Rolling	Varies
Strategic Grants: Youth Education & Workforce Development Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Strategic Grants for Youth Education & Workforce Development by Fairfield County's Community Foundation aims to empower BIPOC youth through enhanced internships, leadership development, and educational equity initiatives.	Not published	$10K – $50K
First Tee College Scholarship Program Aiken Junior Golf Foundation DBA FIRST TEE OF AIKEN SC · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive scholarship and mentorship program for First Tee alumni pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Alfond Foundation Grant Harold Alfond Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Harold Alfond Foundation is not welcoming new grant applications at this time.	Not published	Varies
Community Empowerment Fund Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $20K The Community Empowerment Fund Grant aims to support community-based organizations in Boston working to empower Black men and boys.	Not published	Up to $20K

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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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