Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 3,743 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
River Falls Community Foundation Fall Cycle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: St. Croix Valley Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The River Falls Community…
RMHC Knoxville Grant Program Overview: Ronald McDonald House Charities of Knoxville awards grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations that support children in East Tennessee. Geographic Scope: East…
Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robert D and Marcia H Randall Charitable Trust Last Updated: May 30, 2024 Summary The Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall…
Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Robert E & Evelyn McKee Foundation Grant focuses on…
Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clinton County Foundation Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Robert E. Lucas Memorial Fund, managed by the Clinton County…
Robert K. Dunn Perpetual Charitable Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley Amount: Approximately US $42,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The…
Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert S & Helen P Odell Fund Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Robert…
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation: Human Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation focuses on…
Robin Hodes Jacobs Scholarship Fund Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: Greater Newark area, New Jersey Focus Areas: Music and arts education Overview: The Robin Hodes Jacobs…
Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation, established in 1984, is dedicated…
Roblee Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The Roblee Foundation Grant supports…
Robotics and LEGO Summer Camp Scholarships Funder: U-TURN (Richmond, VA) Geographic Scope: Richmond, Virginia area Program Overview: U-TURN offers need-based scholarships for youth to attend summer…
Robotics Club Sponsorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gianforte Fam Charitable Tr Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Gianforte Family Foundation, established in 2004,…
Rockbridge Community Health Foundation Grants Geographic Scope: Rockbridge County, Virginia (including Lexington and Buena Vista) Focus Areas: - Health and welfare improvements in the community -…
Rockland Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation focuses on…
Roger Kresge Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Roger Kresge Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Roger Kresge Foundation Grant supports the physical, mental, and educational…
Ronald Frette and Ann Frette 4-H Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daviess County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary Overview Daviess County Community Foundation The…
Roots & Shoots International Youth Connections Program Overview: The Jane Goodall Institute-USA works with the Disney Conservation Fund to provide additional funding to international offices within…
Roots & Shoots Mini-Grants Program Overview: Since 2014, the Roots & Shoots mini-grant program has awarded over 500 grants to Roots & Shoots groups in the United States. Award Amount: $200–$400 per…
Roots & Shoots Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jane Goodall Institute For Wildlife Research Education & Conservation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Roots & Shoots…
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.