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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GSF Foundation Grant GSF Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GSF Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that enhance the lives of children and families in need. Applications must be submitted by a current GSF Associate who nominates the organization and its project.	Not published	Varies
Masonic Model Student Assistance Program Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio Grand Lodge · Foundation Not published · Varies The Masonic Model Student Assistance Program provides support and mentorship to young people in Ohio, emphasizing the core values of Freemasonry and youth development.	Not published	Varies
Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Hillman Jennings Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on community development, health, education, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
12.4.2 Payroll Department Grant Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado · Foundation Not published · $12K The Payroll Department Grant provides two $12,000 grants to nonprofit organizations in La Plata County, Colorado, focusing on youth, environment, and human services.	Not published	$12K
SCBA Grant Funding South Coast Business Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL Foundation) Youth Volunteerism Grants Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL Foundation) offers Youth Volunteerism Grants aimed at fostering community service in Southeast Kansas.	Not published	Varies
Summer Matters for All Grant Program Vermont Afterschool Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A major state grant program to expand access to summer enrichment opportunities for K-12 youth across Vermont. Jointly announced by Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, and Vermont Afterschool in 2021.	Not published	Varies
General Grant Program Albert & Ethel Herzstein · Foundation Not published · $5M	Not published	$5M
Year Round Youth Program (14-24) Ser Metro Detroit Jobs for Progress Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Grant St Mary's Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Community Impact Grants Fremont Area United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Together, funders work to advance Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security and strengthen overall Community Resiliency to build a future where everyone can reach their full potential.	Not published	Varies
Future Youth Involvement (FYI) Fund Mini Grant Tuscola County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 The Future Youth Involvement (FYI) Fund Mini Grant, managed by the Tuscola County Community Foundation, empowers school-sanctioned student organizations to engage in philanthropy and leadership.	Not published	Up to $250
Foundation for Giving US LBM Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The US LBM Foundation created the "Foundation for Giving" program to allow US LBM divisions to recommend charities to support in their communities. This helps the Foundation give back to causes that matter locally.	Not published	Varies
Local Funding- Lenna Foundation Grants Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $100K The Lenna Foundation provides grants to charitable organizations, primarily in the southwestern New York area. They focus on arts, education, healthcare, youth, economic development, and environmental initiatives.	Not published	$500 – $100K
Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation General Grant Phoenix Suns Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Phoenix Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation General Grant supports basketball-inspired programs that benefit children and youth in Arizona.	Not published	$10K – $100K
First4 AmeriCorps (KVCAP/ECM and DOE-CDS) Educare Central Maine · Foundation Not published · $346K Support child development and school readiness through AmeriCorps member service in early childhood settings	Not published	$346K
Pinkerton Foundation Grant Pinkerton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pinkerton Foundation Grant supports nonprofit public charitable organizations in New York City that serve economically disadvantaged youth and families.	Not published	Varies
Community Friends of Santa Barbara™ Scholarship Program Community Friends of Santa Barbara · Foundation Not published · $100K The Community Friends of Santa Barbara™ scholarship program honors the dedication and service of local high school students by awarding over $100,000 in scholarships annually.	Not published	$100K
Community Grant Program Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $40K	Not published	$2K – $40K
Community Grants Program: East Hawaii Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Grants Program: East Hawaii Fund supports nonprofit organizations working to enhance the well-being of East Hawai‘i communities.	Not published	Up to $10K
Randy Scholarship Fund Here For Kids International · Foundation Rolling · Varies A scholarship fund established in honor of Randy Farris, the founder of Here For Kids International, to provide financial support for team members to participate in service trips regardless of their financial situation.	Rolling	Varies
San Antonio Food Bank: Grant Programs for Children San Antonio Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies Food insecurity is a threat casting a shadow over the daily lives of one-in-five children across San Antonio, hindering their sleep, focus, and overall well-being.	Not published	Varies
YES! Fund Grant Greater Manhattan Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The YES! Fund, established by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, empowers youth through after-school programs that enhance personal development and academic success.	Not published	Varies
Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network Grant Annie E Casey Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network, supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, fosters collaboration among teams of juvenile justice leaders to improve outcomes for at-risk youth.	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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