Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 3,743 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Raytheon Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Raytheon Charitable Foundation Last Updated: September 10, 2024 Summary Raytheon Technologies, through its Connect Up initiative, fosters transformative social…
Raytheon Technologies' FIRST Grant Program Funder: Raytheon Technologies Geographic Scope: Select geographies including Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson), California, Connecticut (Greater Hartford area), DC…
RBC Foundation Grants - Minneapolis & St. Paul Metropolitan Area Status: ACTIVE Funder: RBC Foundation – USA Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The RBC Foundation Grants…
RBC Foundation Grants - National Program (Outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area) Status: ACTIVE Funder: RBC Foundation – USA Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary RBC Foundation – USA…
RCDDAA Grants Program Funder: Riverside County Deputy District Attorney Association (RCDDAA) Overview: Established in 2010, the RCDDAA Charitable Arm provides grants to underfunded community…
RCF: Summertime Kids Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richland County Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Richland County Foundation offers Summertime Kids…
RCX Foundation Organization Grants Status: Active Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: Youth sports programs through various affiliated sports (NFL FLAG, MLS GO, NHL STREET, Jr.…
Reach Grants Program Focus: Grants supporting the implementation of US Sailing's REACH program at schools, sailing centers, and organizations nationwide. Overview The Reach Grants program provides…
Read to Ride Program Overview: A program designed to encourage, motivate, and inspire youth to develop and improve their reading skills during non-school hours and combat learning loss over extended…
Overview About Reading Pride Celebration Reading Pride Celebration is an all-volunteer organization that has the mission of promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by building a community that…
Rebecca Pomroy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rebecca Pomroy Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation provides annual…
Rec for All - Extended Summer Programming Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Department of Parks and Recreation Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The DC Department of…
Rec for All - Fort Dupont Ice Arena Leisure and Competitive Programming Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Department of Parks and Recreation Amount: Up to US $235,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025…
Rec for All - SUPPORT, ENGAGEMENT, AND EVENTS (SEE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Department of Parks and Recreation Amount: Up to US $540,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Rec for…
Rec for All Support, Engagement, and Events (See) Grant - Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Department of Parks and Recreation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The…
Rec for All Support, Engagement, and Events (See) Grant - Event and Travel Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Department of Parks and Recreation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025…
Recognition Grants Overview: Grants awarded in recognition of organizations that demonstrate significant leadership in responding to families, children, and youth in need of assistance. Geographic…
Reconnecting Youth to Economic and Education Opportunities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Reconnecting Youth to Economic and…
RECREATION – Building the Coaching Pipeline Grant Program Supports developing sustainable, long‑term pathways into coaching. This initiative focuses on helping agencies strengthen coach…
RECREATION – Matching Awards Program: Connecting People to Forests Supports projects that inspire their participants to get personally involved in caring for their public lands. Project must…
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.
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.
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.