Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 3,753 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.
Samuel G. Wilson Scholarship Amount: $1,000 Funder: Greensboro Symphony Guild Established: 1987 Eligibility: - Member of the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra - Winner of the annual GSYO Concerto…
San Antonio Area Foundation: Capital and Naming Rights Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $2,500,000 Last Updated: August 10, 2025 Summary The San Antonio Area…
Overview Programs for Children The Mission: Eliminate childhood hunger in Southwest Texas 1 in 5 Children Face Food Insecurity Food insecurity is a threat casting a shadow over the daily lives of…
San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation - Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego Kiwanis Club Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary Overview…
San Fernando Valley Community Grants Alternative Name: Northeast Valley Best Start Community Grants 2023 Geographic Scope: San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California, including: - Northeast San…
San Marcos Community Foundation: Endowment Fund - Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Marcos Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The San Marcos…
San Marcos Lions Club Sponsorship Request Organization: San Marcos Lions International (TX, US) Geographic Scope: San Marcos community Overview: The San Marcos Lions Club welcomes opportunities to…
Sandia Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albuquerque Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Sandia Foundation Grants program, administered by…
Sandra & Lawrence Post Israel Grants Program Overview: Provides grants to local high school and college students visiting Israel for the first time on peer-educational trips. Formerly known as Israel…
Sandy Morris Scholarship Overview: Commemorates Sandy Morris's 24 years of distinguished service as conductor of the former Philharmonic Orchestra. Award Details: - Two 50% tuition scholarships ($225…
Sanny and Jerry Ryan Youth Scholarship Endowment Geographic Scope: Grand Forks, North Dakota Overview: Created by the Ryan Family, this generous endowment is established to support youth…
Santa Fe Hestia Fund: General Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Santa Fe Hestia Fund provides general funding to…
Santa Fe Hestia Fund: Grassroots Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Santa Fe Hestia Fund provides…
Sarah Cohen-Doherty Community Impact Award Program Status: Annual award recognizing community leaders Program History: Created in 2021 to honor the legacy of Sarah Cohen-Doherty, a former SVP…
Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Saratoga Casino Hotel Foundation Grant supports charitable…
Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation Grants Funder: Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation (SRCF) Geographic Scope: Saratoga, CA and surrounding areas; also supports international service projects…
Sauk Centre Area Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $3,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: August 03, 2025 Summary The Sauk Centre Area Community Foundation (SCACF)…
Save A Club Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC Amount: Up to US $400 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Only one Save A Club grant may be issued to any club…
SC State Fair Livestock Scholarships Overview: SC Farm Bureau provides scholarships for youth competing in livestock events at the SC State Fair. Geographic Scope: South Carolina Eligibility: - Youth…
SCBA Grant Funding Funder: South Coast Business Alliance Inc (MA, US) Mission: Support youth development programs across the South Coast through scholarships, program funding, or career development.…
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.