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.
RWSF Direct Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Red Wing Shoe Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Red Wing Shoe Foundation's RWSF Direct Grants aim to enhance community well-being by…
Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Ryman Hospitality Properties Foundation Grant…
S. H. Cowell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: S H Cowell Foundation Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The S. H. Cowell Foundation Grant focuses on supporting public and nonprofit…
Saab Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saab Family Foundation Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Saab Family Foundation Grant offers support to tax-exempt organizations in…
SACF: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The SACF Community Impact Grants aim to…
SACF: Healthy Youth & Healthy Seniors Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The SACF: Healthy Youth & Healthy Seniors Fund Grant,…
Overview Straits Area Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) Grants SACF Youth Advisory Council (SAYAC) is a group of students from Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City. Working with an adult advisor, the…
Saco, Maine Youth-in-the-Environment Project Program Name: Saco, Maine Youth-in-the-Environment Initiative Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 Geographic Scope: Saco, Maine Program…
Sadie Jones Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emporia Community Foundation Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Sadie Jones Fund Grant, managed by the Emporia Community Foundation, supports…
Safe in the 305 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade County Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Safe in the 305 Grant program by Miami-Dade County aims to…
Safe Routes to School Program Supports infrastructure and non-infrastructure activities with federal funding that enable and encourage children to safely walk, bicycle or roll to school. Details -…
Safety, Education, and Training Support Mission: Provides funding or other resources for safety, education and training initiatives within the OHV community. Focus Areas - Safe and responsible…
Saigh Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saigh Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Saigh Foundation Grant supports St. Louis-area non-profit organizations focused on improving…
Saint Therese Youth Volunteer Scholarships Overview: Saint Therese recognizes the dedication and compassion of teenage volunteers through annual Youth Volunteer Scholarships, celebrating the…
Sally Hughes Church Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sally Hughes Church Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Sally Hughes Church Foundation Grant supports non-profit…
Sam J. Frankino Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sam J Frankino Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Sam J. Frankino Foundation is dedicated to…
Sam Stern Memorial Sabra Scholarship Funder: Jewish for Good (Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation) Geographic Scope: Durham-Chapel Hill area, North Carolina Award: - One camper awarded 2 free weeks…
Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Purpose: To support youth in artistic, leadership, and humanitarian efforts. Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) organizations or units of government - Must serve youth in…
SAME Summer Engineering & Construction Camps Geographic Scope: Multiple locations across United States Camp Locations: - US Marine Corps Camp at Camp Lejeune, NC (June 18-24, typical dates) - US Air…
Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program Award Amount: $20,000 in multiyear support towards college education Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia or Lehigh Valley areas Focus Areas: Support for high…
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.