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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Innovation Challenge Scholarship American Society for Metabolic · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K Recognizes outstanding creativity and vision from high school students participating in the ASMBS Pathway Program.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Climate Justice Fellowship (NY) Grant New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) · Foundation Not published · $40K The Climate Justice Fellowship, funded by NYSERDA, invites organizations to host a full-time fellow for one year to advance climate justice and clean energy initiatives in Disadvantaged Communities.	Not published	$40K
Washington State Student and Youth Homelessness COVID-19 Response Fund Building Changes · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
Lola Wright Foundation Grant Lola Wright Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lola Wright Foundation Grant, established in 1954, focuses on supporting organizations within a 50-mile radius of Austin, Texas, in areas such as children and youth, public health, education, and arts.	Not published	Varies
Greater Lawrence Summer Fund Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Greater Lawrence Summer Fund Grant aims to bridge opportunity gaps for low-income youth in Greater Lawrence by funding enriching summer programs.	Not published	Up to $15K
AFL Community Grants AFL Global · Foundation Not published · Varies AFL Community Grants aim to empower education, youth, and life advancement through targeted community support.	Not published	Varies
BSCES Student Chapter Grants Boston Society of Civil Engineers · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Seneca Foods Foundation Grant Seneca Foods Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seneca Foods Foundation Grant supports philanthropic initiatives focused on empowering youth and strengthening communities. Since 1988, it has provided funding for education, community assistance, and internships.	Not published	Varies
4-H'ers for 4-H Iowa 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Program allowing 4-H'ers to support other 4-H'ers	Not published	Varies
Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grant Youth Service America · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 The Hershey Heartwarming Young Heroes GYSD Grant supports youth-led projects for Youth Service Month and Global Youth Service Day.	Not published	$250 – $500
Building Hope: Student Empowerment Grant Awards Building Hope Holdings Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We will search the country for the next crop of winners in Educational Innovation, Community Engagement, Student Empowerment, and the S. Joseph Bruno Charter Leadership award-winning schools.	Not published	Varies
Youth Experience Support Fund (YES Fund) Bainbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The YES Fund provides financial assistance to young people who may not have the resources to meet basic needs, achieve academic success, or pursue extracurricular activities.	Not published	Varies
Groundwaves Hip-Hop Mentorship Program Creative Arkansas Community Hub & Exchan · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Connecticut Mentoring Fund Governor's Partnership to Protect Connecticut's Workforce Inc · Foundation Not published · $6K – $25K The Connecticut Mentoring Fund provides competitive grants to mentoring programs across Connecticut.	Not published	$6K – $25K
Kansas City Chiefs Charity Game Grant Hunt Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K The Kansas City Chiefs Charity Game Grant offers a unique opportunity for a 501(c)(3) organization in the greater Kansas City area to partner with the Chiefs for a major fundraising event.	Not published	$75K
PBnJ Youth Philanthrophy Board Grants Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Varies As youth leaders, our mission is to empower community members to pursue philanthropic qualities and leadership skills to ensure the quality of life of those in the community and others around them.	Not published	Varies
Edward Madigan Foundation Grant Madigan Edward Fdn Tuw · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Edward Madigan Foundation, established in memory of Edward J. Madigan, supports public charities focused on education, health, human services, and religion.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Jimmy Evert Merit Scholarship Fund Usta Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Named after Chris Evert's father, Jimmy Evert, this fund grants scholarships to USTA Foundation chapters for students identified by the Foundation in collaboration with USTA Player Development and the Evert family.	Not published	Varies
2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity Grant CA Volunteers · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity aims to engage California college students in impactful civic service while supporting their educational journeys.	Not published	Varies
Spencer Foundation and ACM Community-Based Learning Grant Awards Associated Colleges of the Midwest · Foundation Not published · $30K 1. Coe College - Prison Learning Initiative Extension 5.	Not published	$30K
Alchemy Fund Grant The Longmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The Alchemy Fund Grant, administered by the Longmont Community Foundation, offers two $7,500 grants to nonprofits focused on enhancing the lives of children from birth to 3rd grade.	Not published	$8K
Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Patricia D. Klingenstein Grants Program, established by the Sadie & Harry Davis Foundation, offers funding between $5,000 and $25,000 to support organizations addressing the health needs of Maine’s children, particularly those from…	Not published	$5K – $25K
Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund Grant Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jack Herrick Youth Sports Fund was established to honor Jack Herrick (1938-2022), a legendary squash champion and devoted steward of the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame.	Not published	Varies
Health Innovation Technology Challenge United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas · Foundation Not published · $1M Entrepreneurial venture winners receive consultative support from the BCBS C1 Innovation Lab, which works with health care startups to broaden the impact of innovative products and services.	Not published	$1M

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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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