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 state 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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Lucy Guerra Sunflower Tennis Program Blue Skies for Children · Foundation Not published · Varies Tennis program providing weekly clinics for eligible youth.	Not published	Varies
High School PTSA/PTA Youth Engagement Capacity Building Funding The Endowment Fund of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding to build capacity for youth engagement at the high school level.	Not published	Varies
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant, managed by the Initiative Foundation, aims to enhance the Staples/Motley area through funding proposals focused on strengthening youth and families, improving community appearance, and…	Not published	Up to $2K
Summer Camp Financial Assistance Thorne Ecological Institute · Foundation Not published · $280 Thorne Nature Experience offers financial assistance each year to help families who cannot afford full-price camp tuition.	Not published	$280
Venable Foundation Grants Venable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Venable Foundation, a corporate funder, provides grants averaging $10,000 to nonprofits focused on human services, legal support, education, workforce development, youth impact, health, environment, and arts.	Not published	$10K
LA Cocina Culinary Youth Training Program La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund Grant Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund, managed by the Toledo Community Foundation, focuses on enhancing the lives of young people under 21 in northwest Ohio.	Not published	Up to $3K
Letter of Intent Grant Program Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia · Foundation Not published · $14K – $25K The Letter of Intent Grant Program, offered by the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia, aims to support qualified nonprofit organizations focused on community vibrancy, education, youth, and health.	Not published	$14K – $25K
The Reynolds and Reynolds Associate Foundation Reynolds and Reynolds Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Reynolds began in 1866 as a forms printing company in Dayton, Ohio. Our relationship with the automotive industry was born in 1927, when we created standardized accounting forms for franchised Chevrolet dealers in the US.	Not published	Varies
The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Community Solutions Grant Program Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation's Community Solutions Grant Program aims to enhance the quality of life in the East Metro by supporting organizations and initiatives that are shaped by and benefit local residents.	Not published	Up to $50K
Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Funding Grant City of Boston · State Not published · $12K City of Boston Office of Workforce Development The Office of Workforce Development (OWD) works toward the full participation of all Boston residents in the city’s economic vitality and future.	Not published	$12K
CFNI Community Grants Program Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · More than US $50,000 The CFNI Community Grants Program, established by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, has distributed over $72 million since 1953 to enhance local quality of life.	Not published	More than US $50,000
Participant Advancement, Training, and Higher Education (PATH) Grant District of Columbia Department of Employment Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Participant Advancement, Training, and Higher Education (PATH) Grant, issued by the District of Columbia Department of Employment Services, aims to empower out-of-school youth aged 18-24 through innovative workforce solutions.	Not published	Up to $200K
JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program Columbus Jewish Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K JCYF is a dynamic annual program designed to engage local high school leaders in the philanthropic process.	Not published	$10K
YCF: William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund Grant Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While The William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund accepts grant applications by invitation only, we welcome inquiries._ The William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund, a Donor-Advised Fund of YouthBridge Community Foundation, follows the…	Not published	Varies
Daniel Foundation of Alabama: Education & Youth Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ The Daniel Foundation believes that a quality education provides the basis for individual opportunity and economic vitality.	Not published	Varies
Regional Impact Grants: Norwich Youth The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Regional Impact Grants for Norwich Youth aim to support youth development programs targeting economically and socially disadvantaged youth in Norwich.	Not published	Up to $15K
CTF: Rooted in Justice Grants Cedar Tree Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $56K The CTF: Rooted in Justice Grants program aims to empower youth aged 12 to 20 by funding community-based organizations that engage them in environmental and food justice initiatives.	Not published	Up to $56K
Community Grants & Donations Program A & N Electric Cooperative · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $2K A&N Electric Cooperative provides funding to support outstanding youth, community organizations, and events that benefit members within their service territory.	Rolling	$250 – $2K
Family & Neighborhood Stability Grant The McNeely Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to US $50,000 The Family & Neighborhood Stability Grant by the McNeely Foundation aims to enhance the economic vitality and stability of youth and low-income families in East Side St. Paul.	Not published	Up to US $50,000
Community Investment Fund Pikes Peak United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Pikes Peak United Way's primary grant program that invests in efficient and effective programs conducted by top nonprofits in the region.	Not published	Varies
Youth Empowerment Project Grants Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Springfield Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) aims to impact Springfield, Missouri programs and organizations that serve youth and promote their involvement in community service. A total of $10,000 is available.	Not published	Varies
Girls' Ultimate Movement (GUM) Ultimate Players Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Outreach program designed to increase girls' participation in ultimate while emphasizing the sport's values like fair play, equity and inclusiveness to empower and support girls as both athletes and leaders in society.	Not published	Varies
Campaign for Grade Level Reading Heart of Indiana United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of a nationwide movement to help children from birth through 3rd grade, especially those from asset-limited families, succeed in life by focusing on grade-level reading by the end of third grade.	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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