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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Carney’s Kids Foundation Grant Carneys Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Carney’s Kids Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children and young adults through financial support and positive publicity for non-profit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Randal Fellowship Program The Piedmont Environmental Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Randal Fellowship is an eight-week hybrid program designed for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in environmental stewardship, land conservation, historic preservation, community planning, agriculture, and…	Not published	Varies
The Liberation Award Strategic Community Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K Supporting youth who are excelling while experiencing life as an emancipated minor or living independently without traditional engagement or family support.	Not published	$1K
Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grant The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grant, established by the Rhode Island Foundation, aims to support Rhode Island's Black community by addressing pressing needs.	Not published	Up to $15K
OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Resource Center (361629) Grant US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.6M The OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Resource Center grant supports mentoring grantees by maintaining the National Mentoring Resource Center website and providing essential training and technical assistance.	Not published	Up to $2.6M
Steel Valley Homes For Youth Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Steel Valley Homes For Youth Fund Grant, offered by the Community Foundation of Mahoning Valley, supports nonprofits and organizations aiding dependent or abused youth in transitioning to independent living.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Justin J. Watt Foundation Grant Justin J Watt Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Justin J. Watt Foundation Grant supports after-school athletic opportunities for middle school children, focusing on programs that promote teamwork, leadership, and perseverance.	Not published	Varies
Arkansas and West Texas Grants Carl B & Florence E King Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $75K The Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation supports community grants in Arkansas and West Texas, focusing on areas such as aging populations, arts and culture, children and youth, economically disadvantaged individuals, education, and…	Not published	$15K – $75K
School-Day-Off Camp Scholarships Thorne Ecological Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Thorne offers limited scholarships for school-day-off camps.	Not published	Varies
Grants for the Common Good Frances P Bunnelle Foundation Coastal Community Foundation of SC · Foundation Not published · Varies Competitive grants distributed in two cycles per year to advance the quality of life in Georgetown County, South Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund The Tyner Family Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Care Camps Grant Care Camps Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies When a child is diagnosed with cancer, everything changes. Normalcy unfortunately becomes doctors’ appointments, medical treatments, medication regimes and more.	Not published	Varies
Grassroots Fund Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Anti-Impunity Fund (AIF) Seattle International Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth and Adult Grant Programs Adolph Coors Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $175K The Adolph Coors Foundation's Youth and Adult Grant Programs support initiatives that promote self-reliance and integrity among Coloradans.	Not published	$5K – $175K
Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants, established by the American Psychological Foundation, support innovative research and programs aimed at enhancing the development of gifted children and adolescents.	Not published	Up to $45K
Longmuir Trust Grant Perpetual Guardian · Foundation Not published · $4K The Longmuir Trust Grant, offered by Perpetual Guardian, supports organizations that assist children facing challenges due to disabilities.	Not published	$4K
World Childhood Foundation - Propose a Program Grant World Childhood Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The World Childhood Foundation aims to eradicate child sexual abuse and exploitation through innovative programs.	Not published	Varies
Give Back Scholars Advisory Board (GSAB) Give Something Back A NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Guilford Foundation Competitive Grant The Guilford Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of The Guilford Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in our community by connecting people who care with causes that matter, now and for generations to come.	Not published	Varies
JAMS Foundation-ACR Initiative for Students and Youth RFP Grant Jams Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The JAMS Foundation-ACR Initiative for Students and Youth RFP aims to support conflict resolution education and training for Pre-K to 12th grade students and adults working with them.	Not published	Up to $40K
Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant offers three scholarships annually for full orthodontic treatment to individuals aged 10 to 30 within the CFO Region.	Not published	Varies
PHSA Community Fdn.- Community and Youth Grants Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The PHSA Community Foundation offers Community and Youth Grants to enhance life in Emmet County. With two application cycles each year, the foundation has distributed over $300,000 per cycle, averaging $7,800 per grant.	Not published	$8K
Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant aims to enhance the lives of at-risk children in Erie County, NY.	Not published	$2K – $10K

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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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