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.
Resident Development Fund Funder: Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing (OCCH) Overview: OCCH awards grants to partners working creatively to improve health and quality of life outcomes for residents…
Residential Services Innovation Teams A 2023 initiative to improve climate and culture of DJS faciities from within. Innovation Teams have a multi-layered organizational structure, including staff…
Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Resilience Partnership Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary…
Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Overview: The RPLI provides $10,000 grants to community-based organizations working to build internal capacity around energy resilience and leadership…
RESOLVE NOLA Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Southeast Louisiana Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The RESOLVE NOLA Community Impact Grant,…
Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hopelab Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The Responsible Technology Youth Power…
Responsive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Responsive Grants program by the Community Foundation of the…
Restaurant Youth Registered Apprenticeship (RYRA) Funder: Delaware Restaurant Foundation (DRF) in partnership with National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) and Delaware Department…
Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Amount: US $25,000 - US $10,000,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview…
Overview Our Mission To inspire generations of food growers, environmental stewards and problem solvers through experiential education in orchards and gardens. Our Vision A fruitful educational…
REXONA BREAKING LIMITS PROGRAM Partner: Rexona (in partnership with Beyond Sport) Focus: Providing nonprofits with tools to break down barriers to movement for young people, resulting in stronger,…
Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reynolds And Reynolds Employee Foundation Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation…
RFC Granting Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rosenberg Fund for Children Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Rosenberg Fund for Children supports the educational and…
Richard E. & Nancy P. Marriott Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Richard E. &…
Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation…
Richard W. Riley Student Award Description: Established in 1997 by the SCEA Human and Civil Rights Committee. Awards will be given to K-12 students whose achievements in school and/or community have…
Riding for Focus Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Outride Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Riding for Focus Grants program supports public middle schools serving low-income students, providing…
Right Rider Access Fund - Safety, Education and Training Support Program Funder: Right Rider Access Fund (501(c)(3) charitable community benefit organization) Geographic Scope: United States Mission:…
RISE Challenge Administrator: Earth Force (partnership with FEMA and Association of State Floodplain Managers Foundation) Geographic Scope: Colorado, Montana, and Illinois Overview: The RISE…
Overview River Cats Foundation Since the River Cats' inaugural season in Sacramento in 2000, involvement in the community has been an important priority. The management and employees of the River…
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.