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.
SCC COTA Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Speedway Children's Charities Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The SCC COTA Grant Program, run by Speedway Children's…
SCC Nashville Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Speedway Children's Charities Last Updated: March 12, 2025 Summary The SCC Nashville Grant Program, managed by Speedway Children's Charities,…
SCC Sonoma Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Speedway Children's Charities Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) is committed to improving the lives of children in…
SCC Texas Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Speedway Children's Charities Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Speedway Children's Charities provides critical support to children in need, focusing…
SCCF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sanilac County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) offers grants to enhance the quality of life…
SCF: General Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saginaw Community Foundation Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Saginaw Community Foundation offers the General Grant to support a variety of nonprofit…
SCF: Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scott Community Foundation Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary Overview Mission The Scott Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to…
Scheidel Foundation College Success Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scheidel Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2024 Summary The Scheidel Foundation College Success Grant aims to empower students to…
Schnitzer Foundation CommuniCare Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Schnitzer…
Scholars of Promise (HSP) Overview: A college preparation program providing Montana's current and former foster care teens, homeless teens, and teens in kinship care with training, mentoring, and…
Scholarship Award For Excellence Funder: America's Future, Inc. (Florida non-profit 501(c)(3)) Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States (national) Award Amount: Five scholarships of…
Scholarships Organization: Friends of Laughing Buck Farm Location: Colorado, US Website: friendsoflaughingbuckfarm.org Overview Friends of Laughing Buck Farm seeks grants from foundations and…
Scholarships – Camping & Events Overview: Financial assistance for summer camp and other event fees to ensure every Scout can participate in camping and program activities. Philosophy: "It is the…
Scholarships for Kids Geographic Scope: Grand Forks, North Dakota Overview: More than 40% of children in Grand Forks qualify for Park Activity Scholarships. This program provides scholarships to…
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Description: The nation's longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens Focus Areas: - Art programs for youth - Writing programs for youth -…
Scholastic Art Awards (San Antonio Regional) Geographic Scope: Bexar County, Texas (San Antonio region) Overview: SAY Sí is the Regional Affiliate for the San Antonio Scholastic Art Awards. The…
School Enterprise Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Teach A Man To Fish Foundation Amount: Up to £1,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The School Enterprise Challenge is an innovative…
School Group Blood Drive Fundraiser Overview: Designed for student-based school groups to host blood drives and earn money to support group events, fees, and expenses. Geographic Scope: Washington…
First Tee School Program Grant Overview: Grant program to support schools in integrating First Tee curriculum into physical education and other classroom settings. Program Details: - Geographic…
School Sailing Team Grants Funder: San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation Geographic Scope: San Diego area Focus: Support active high school sailing programs Eligible Schools (2024): - Cathedral…
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.