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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K-12 Songwriting Competition Tucson Desert Song Festival · Foundation Not published · Varies The K-12 Songwriting Competition offers southern Arizona students in grades K-12 the unique opportunity to write and submit original songs as they compete for a chance to perform their songs during the Tucson Desert Song Festival.	Not published	Varies
Nonprofit Grant Program Community Foundation of Central Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K	Not published	$5K – $20K
CMAF Youth Advisory Council Funding Columbus Medical Association Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K The Columbus Medical Association Foundation's Youth Advisory Council awards grants and sponsorships of up to $2,000 each to programs improving the health and wellness of youth in central Ohio; in the first six months of 2026 the Council…	Rolling	Up to $2K
Community Giving Fund The Summit League · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K The Summit League Community Giving Fund provides grants to support community organizations in the Silicon Valley and San Jose areas. The fund supports a diverse range of community-focused nonprofits, including:	Not published	$10K – $15K
Santa Fe Hestia Fund: Grassroots Funding Grant Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Santa Fe Hestia Fund provides grassroots funding to support organizations that enhance the academic and emotional well-being of middle school students in Santa Fe County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Moonlight Community Foundation Grants Moonlight Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Moonlight Community Foundation (MCF) is dedicated to enhancing youth education, conservation, and addressing under-served needs in the Big Sky Community.	Not published	Varies
Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant aims to reduce gun violence in Washington, D.C. by funding organizations that provide grief support and prevention strategies.	Not published	Up to $100K
JFC Grant Jewelers for Children · Foundation Not published · Varies Jewelers for Children (JFC) was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of helping children in need.	Not published	Varies
O. L. Halsell Foundation Grant O L Halsell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The O.L. Halsell Foundation, established in 1948, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Orange County through targeted grants.	Not published	Varies
The Gert Town Community Fund Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gert Town Community Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for residents of Gert Town, New Orleans.	Not published	Varies
David and Donna Batelaan Fund: Service Leadership Programs - Builders Club, Key Clubs and Circle K Clubs Grant Florida Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Florida Kiwanis Foundation was created in 1971 by Former Kiwanis Governor Robert Thal. Since 1971, Florida Kiwanis Foundation has been supporting Kiwanis Clubs, Divisions, and students make a real impact in the state of Florida.	Not published	Up to $1K
Walls & Turner Charitable Fund: Fulfillment of Children's Wishes Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Walls & Turner Charitable Fund provides small grants to support educational programs fulfilling the wishes of terminally ill children, alongside initiatives aimed at animal welfare.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Building Tomorrow (At-Risk Youth Trades Program) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K – $80K	Not published	$40K – $80K
Flowers for Dreams Foundation Grant Flowers for Dreams Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies At The Flowers for Dreams Foundation, we are committed to funding small and local charities in our community.	Not published	Varies
Mississippi Delta Film Academy Emmett Till Interpretive Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-week summer program led by Dr. Davis Houck and Dr. Pablo Correa for highly motivated high school students from the Mississippi Delta.	Not published	Varies
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Mini-Grant Safe Routes to School National Parternship · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Mini-Grant supports events that honor civil rights activist Ruby Bridges by encouraging students to walk to school and engage in discussions about activism, anti-racism, and anti-bullying.	Not published	$500 – $1K
AT&T Innovation Grant Program Listed by Youthbuild Global Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K – $25K The Innovation Grant Program supports local YouthBuild programs' work-based learning initiatives, paid internships, or employment placement offerings.	Not published	$9K – $25K
E.M. Christmas Fund Grant Southern Colorado Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K Easily learn more about the E.M. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 01 Sep 2026. For Good.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Dock Village Youth Fund Hatfield Mennonite Home Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This fund was established to enhance the lives of Dock Village youth and encourage them to do well academically. The fund provides for academic scholarships and also offers incentives as a means to encourage and reward students.	Not published	Varies
Angel Charity for Children Grants Angel Charity for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Angel Charity for Children (Tucson, AZ) funds nonprofit projects benefiting children in Pima County, Arizona.	Not published	Varies
MileOneCares: Community Grants Program Mileone Community Giving Foundation Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies MileOneCares offers community grants aimed at enhancing lives through improved access to transportation and community support. Non-profits with 501(c)(3) status, operational for two years, can apply for funding to address local needs.	Not published	Varies
City of Long Beach Youth Programming Mini-Grant Program Long Beach Nonprofit Partnership Inc DBA The Nonprofit Partnership · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K	Not published	$500 – $2K
Price Philanthropies Grant Price Philanthropies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Price Philanthropies Foundation is not accepting unsolicited grant requests at this time.	Not published	Varies
Kosasa Foundation Creative Capacity Grant Kosasa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In Hawai\i, the health and resilience of our environment is inextricably linked to our wellbeing as a community and uniqueness as a place.	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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