Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 3,743 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, 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.
Redding Rancheria Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Redding Rancheria Community Fund supports local…
Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 22,…
Reducing the Burden of Menthol and Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products through Policy Change Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $100,000 - US $175,000 Last…
Redwood Connects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Save the Redwoods League Amount: US $500 - US $6,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Redwood Connect Grants, offered by Save the Redwoods…
Reentry Project Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA), managed by Institute of Educational Leadership (IEL) Status: Peckham was awarded as one of…
Regional Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beim Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2024 Summary The Beim Foundation's Regional Grant Program invites proposals…
Regional Impact Grants: Norwich Youth Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Regional Impact Grants…
Regional Impact Grants: Southeast General Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Regional…
Youth & Frontline Regranting Program Funder: New Economy Coalition Inc (MA, US) Website: neweconomy.net Program Description NEC's Regranting Program provides small grants ("micro-grants") to…
Reiman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reiman Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Reiman Foundation, established in 1986, is dedicated to supporting non-profit initiatives…
Reiter Family Foundation Grant: Education and Youth Programming Status: ACTIVE Funder: REITER FAMILY FOUNDATION Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The…
Reliant Energy Scholarship Program Presented by: Reliant (in partnership with Houston Texans) Overview: Each year, Reliant teams up with the Texans to award scholarships to Houston-area high school…
Representation and Diversity (RAD) Coaching Grant Overview: Program subsidizing costs associated with becoming a certified coach for those with financial need, encouraging people from…
Research and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (REAP) Funder: U.S. Army Research Office (with grants supporting over 130 students) Program Type: Hands-on apprenticeship program with summer research…
Research Grants for Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Youth and Young Adults (R01) FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers…
Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence: Major Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: William T Grant Foundation Inc Amount: US $100,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: December 13,…
Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence: Officers’ Research Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: William T Grant Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 13,…
Research on the Causes and Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use - Agency: Virginia Commonwealth University - Application Period: August - October 21
Research Techs The objective of this Task Agreement is to support and stimulate work and/or education and training opportunities for young adults through collaborative participation in natural…
Research Trainees Summer Program Funder: Children's National Hospital Type: Summer internship/research training program Geographic Scope: Washington, DC area (Children's National Hospital) Duration:…
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.