QuikTrip · Rolling / Open Foundation
QuikTrip Donations: At-Risk Youth and Early Childhood Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: QuikTrip Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary QuikTrip is dedicated to supporting at-risk youth and…
Grants for Youth Programs
Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 3,743 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
3,743 grants
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Updated daily
What grants for youth programs are open right now?
Cultural Trip to Spain
QUEEN SOFIA SPANISH INSTITUTE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Quizstory Podcast Award Student Contest Overview: A student contest that awards winners with a cultural trip to Spain. The Quizstory app is an educational resource developed by the Queen Sofia…
Up to US $10,000
RE OLDS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
R. E. Olds Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: R.E. Olds Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The R. E. Olds Foundation Grant supports community-based…
Varies
THE R C SMITH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
R.C. Smith Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: R C Smith Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The R.C. Smith Foundation Grants support community initiatives in Chenango County,…
Up to US $25,000
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation
R3 Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The R3 Grant Program, managed by the Pennsylvania Fish…
RUTGERS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
RAA Grants & Gifts Program Funder: Rutgers Alumni Association Geographic Scope: Rutgers University community Focus Areas: Support for Rutgers undergraduate student clubs and organizations Program…
Low cost to participants
CMAK SANDY HOOK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Race4Chase Kids Triathlon Program Geographic Scope: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and New York Focus Areas: Youth triathlon training and competition for children ages 6-12…
Radio Flyer · Rolling / Open Foundation
Radio Flyer Donations - Chicagoland Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Radio Flyer Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary Radio Flyer is committed to enhancing the lives of children through charitable…
Radio Flyer · Rolling / Open Foundation
Radio Flyer Donations - National Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Radio Flyer Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary Radio Flyer is dedicated to supporting organizations that promote…
Radio Systems Corporation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Radio Systems Corporation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Radio Systems Corporation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Radio Systems Corporation Grant aims to enhance animal welfare and support…
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Radio Systems Corporation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Radio Systems Product Donation Requests Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Radio Systems Corporation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary Radio Systems…
US $10,000 - US $20,000
ROCHESTER AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
RAF Better Communities Grants: Spring Focus Areas Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The RAF Better Communities…
US $2,500 - US $25,000
Raiders Foundation Nv · Rolling / Open Foundation
Raiders Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Raiders Foundation Nv Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Raiders Foundation Grant aims to uplift the community by…
Varies
RAIDERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Raiders Foundation Grant The mission of the Raiders Foundation is to uplift the community through support of military members and veterans, health and wellness initiatives and youth…
Varies
Community Foundation of Southern · Rolling / Open Foundation
Rainbow Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Southern New Mexico Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Rainbow Fund Grant aims to enhance LGBTQIA+ life in Southern New…
US $100 - US $500,000
RALPH C SHELDON FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc. Amount: US $100 - US $500,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation…
Varies
THE PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Randal Fellowship Program Overview: The Randal Fellowship is an eight-week hybrid program designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in environmental stewardship, land…
Any amount
Here For Kids International · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation
Randy Scholarship Fund Overview: A scholarship fund established in honor of Randy Farris, the founder of Here For Kids International, to provide financial support for team members to participate in…
$100,000+
Rave Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
RAVE Community Grants Overview: Using soccer as a vehicle to inspire youth and strengthen communities. Geographic Scope: Not specified, though RAVE Foundation is based in Washington (WA, US) Focus…
Up to $10,000
RAVENS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Ravens PLAY 60 Grant Funder: Ravens Foundation, Inc. Overview: The Ravens' PLAY 60 Grant provides financial support for both new and expanding programs or endeavors that promote physical fitness…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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