Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 3,753 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.
Rotary Internship Program Overview: An educational program designed to deliver opportunities to young people ("Roterns") in various vocations and professional fields while developing administrative…
Rotary Works Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rotary Works Foundation Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Rotary Works Foundation Grant supports…
Rotary Youth Exchange Overview: A program that builds peace one young person at a time through cultural and educational exchange. Eligibility: - Students (age range for secondary/high school…
Rotary Youth Leaders Awards (RYLA) Sponsor: Rotary International Programs: - RYLA: For high school students who are currently a sophomore, junior, or senior - Young RYLA: For students going into…
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Overview: An intensive leadership development program for young people to develop skills, build confidence, and make connections with leaders in their community…
Route to Parks Geographic Scope: California statewide (Northern California, Central California, Southern California) Focus Areas: - Addressing transportation barriers to state park access - Serving…
Overview _NOTE: Schedule a pre-qualification meeting with Routt County United Way._ Our Vision We envision a county where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through access to…
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust provides grants primarily to…
RTX's FIRST Grant Program Funder: RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies) Geographic Scope: Select geographies including Arizona (Phoenix/Tucson), California (Fresno, Los Angeles), Connecticut (Greater…
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Safe Routes to School National Parternship Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Ruby Bridges Walk to…
Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Summary The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust…
Rum River Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Initiative Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Rum River Community Foundation Grant, a…
Rural Community Health Fund (RCHF) Geographic Scope: Central Texas rural communities including Bastrop, Caldwell, East Williamson, and Hays counties Partnership: Co-administered by Greater Fayette…
Rural Electric Youth Tour Program Overview: An all-expenses-paid educational trip to Washington, D.C. for high school juniors whose parents/guardians are REA Energy Cooperative members. Geographic…
Supports children's mental health services in rural Minnesota communities outside the seven-county metropolitan area (Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Washington, Carver, Scott). Eligible applicants…
Rural YMCA Grant Program (IA) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Economic Development Authority Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Rural YMCA Grant Program in Iowa…
Russell Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Russell Foundation provides grants aimed at enhancing the…
Russell Moy-Ahavas Sholom Jazz for Teens Scholarship Fund Status: Active scholarship fund Geographic Scope: New Jersey Focus Areas: Jazz music education for teens Overview: This scholarship fund was…
Russian-Speaking Jewish Community Support Overview: Additional financial support may be available for Russian-speaking Jewish families. Eligibility: - Russian-speaking Jews - New campers Application…
Overview _NOTE: We strongly encourage you to talk to a program officer before applying._ Mission Working with the community, we connect people, ideas, and resources for a vibrant and inclusive Flint.…
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.