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 federal and 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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Perry County Youth Tax Board - Small Grant Perry County - Missouri · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Perry County Youth Tax Board offers small grants up to $1,500 to support programs that enhance the health and well-being of individuals under 18 in Perry County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Learn to Compete Leagues Ultimate Players Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Final component of the Learn to Play program, connecting youth skills to fun competition through weekly playing opportunities.	Not published	Varies
CBT: Youth Environmental Education Grant Program Chesapeake Bay Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The CBT Youth Environmental Education Grant Program aims to enhance youth engagement in environmental education in Maryland and surrounding areas.	Not published	Up to $10K
U.S. Army-Pro Football Hall of Fame Award for Excellence National Football Museum Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K A national partnership between the U.S. Army and the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognizing outstanding high school student-athletes.	Not published	$3K
Jacobsen Charitable Foundation Grant Hans and Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundat · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hans & Cay Jacobsen Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults in Lake and Sumter Counties, Florida.	Not published	Varies
STARBASE Cherry Point Navair · Federal Forecast · Varies This is a Request for Information (RFI) only.	Forecast	Varies
Albertsons' Companies Foundation - Northern California Grant Program The Albertsons Companies Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Albertsons' Companies Foundation - Northern California Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations enhancing community well-being in key areas such as health, hunger, youth education, veterans, and diversity.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grant Martha Ellen Tye Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Martha-Ellen Tye Foundation Grant provides vital support to enhance the quality of life in Marshalltown, Iowa, by funding educational, artistic, cultural, and human service projects.	Not published	$1K
United Way of Effingham County Annual Grant Program United Way of Effingham Cnty Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Grantmaking - New Haven, CT Carolyn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Carolyn Foundation aims to enhance the lives of underrepresented youth in New Haven, CT, by supporting youth development organizations that demonstrate strong community engagement and leadership.	Not published	$5K – $20K
National PTA's Youth Council Grants and Awards The Endowment Fund of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants and awards through the National PTA Youth Council.	Not published	Varies
Joshua Scholarship Fund - Camp Moshava Scholarship Minneapolis Jewish Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships for Minnesota residents who wish to attend Camp Moshava Wild Rose, a religious Zionist camp in Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Sunny Bug Farmette Fund Slow Food Co-Denver · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Stim Bullitt Civic Courage Scholarship Seattle Public Library Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies From 2014 to 2025, the scholarship encouraged local students to write essays about an individual or group of individuals from Washington State who have demonstrated civic courage on an issue of importance to the community at great…	Not published	Varies
Heart of Steamboat Community Fund Grant Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Heart of Steamboat Community Fund, established in 1984, supports non-profit organizations in Routt and Moffat Counties with annual grants ranging from $500 to $2,500, totaling up to $32,000.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities Grant Lohengrin Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Chicago’s school-aged population hovers just under 450,000, representing approximately 17% of the city’s population, with over 320,000 youth enrolled in Chicago Public Schools.	Not published	Varies
Children's Guild Foundation Grant The Children's Guild Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Children's Guild Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Western New York that cater to children with special needs.	Not published	Varies
Radio Systems Corporation Grant Radio Systems Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Radio Systems Corporation Grant aims to enhance animal welfare and support youth development by allocating a portion of corporate profits to charitable organizations.	Not published	Varies
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund The Andersons Fund Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Research Trainees Summer Program Children's Research Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth as Resources Grants Door County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 – $500 The Youth as Resources Grants provide financial support to youth-led projects that aim to serve or educate the community in Door County. Grants typically range from $200 to $500, with exceptional projects potentially receiving more.	Not published	$200 – $500
Cummings Foundation 3-Year Grant Program The Network for Social Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · $120K	Not published	$120K
Irving J. Symons Foundation Award Sonora Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $40K – $50K Recognizes organizations with positive impact on the Tuolumne County community. The Irving J. Symons Foundation is a supporting organization of Sonora Area Foundation, established to provide grants for significant community impact.	Not published	$40K – $50K
Kira's Kitten Fund Orphan Kitten Club Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A memorial grant program dedicated to the legacy of Kira Serisky (July 9, 2003 – February 7, 2021), a 14-year-old animal advocate who saved approximately 40 kittens through rescue and fostering work despite living with Ehlers Danlos…	Not published	Varies

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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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