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 federal and 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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Fishing Equipment Program Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Fish Florida's Fishing Equipment Donation Program assists organizations that teach fishing and conservation in Florida by providing fishing equipment donations.	Rolling	Varies
STARBASE Wright Patt Air Force -- Research Lab · Federal Forecast · Varies BACKGROUND: STARBASE is a Department of Defense (DoD) program which serves the local community youth across the country by offering students an opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences designed to increase interest…	Forecast	Varies
Daraja Impact Alphamundi Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
MidwayUSA Foundation: Coach Training Grants Midway USA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K These competitive cash grants will fund the certification of youth shooting sports coach candidates. Qualified coaches are an integral piece to the expansion of youth shooting sports.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Girls in Motion Grant Fund Red Lodge Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant fund created through collaboration of local community members, sponsors, and the film event "Pretty Faces" to support girls pursuing outdoor activities and athletic passions.	Not published	Varies
Native Language Immersion Initiative Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: First Nations recognizes that some of our most rural and remote applicants may have imited access to high-speed internet.	Not published	Varies
Community Investment United Way of Washington County-East · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Washington County East raises funds locally that stay in the community to support programs and initiatives of local agencies.	Not published	Varies
Border Bash Foundation Grant The Community Foundation for the Central Savannah River Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The roots of the Community Foundation for the CSRA run deep in Augusta and its surrounding communities.	Not published	Varies
Ski and Ride School Scholarship Fund Grant Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand Foundation is a philanthropic organization serving all of Grand County, Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Junior Ranger Angler Grant National Park Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Junior Ranger Angler program, where anyone young at heart can earn their Junior Ranger Angler badge, inspires young people to catch their first fish and encourages families and communities to enjoy the vast outdoor experiences and…	Not published	Varies
Korum for Kids Foundation Grant Korum for Kids Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Korum for Kids Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the lives of children, families, and communities in the South Puget Sound area.	Not published	Varies
Upward Bound - Shasta Simpson University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The TRiO Upward Bound program supports current high school students and their families to help prepare them for success in college.	Not published	Varies
Drive to Succeed Grant Ohio Department of Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Varies The Drive to Succeed Grant, offered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, aims to enhance highway safety by providing funding for driver training scholarships to low-income teens and young adults.	Not published	Varies
Statewide Funding Opportunity Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant opportunity is for statewide organizations that align with STEM AC’s mission and vision. Please submit programs that are properly aligned.	Not published	Varies
Director's Fund Maine Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Director's Fund is a multi-purpose fund that supports all priority areas: Research, Higher Education, Pre-college Education, and Public Service. It responds to unanticipated events that meet specific criteria.	Rolling	Up to $500
Kahlert Foundation Maryland Grant The Kahlert Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kahlert Foundation Maryland Grant aims to enhance community well-being by supporting non-profit organizations focused on health care, education, youth programs, veteran services, and human services primarily in Maryland and Utah.	Not published	Varies
Russell Foundation Grants Russell Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Russell Foundation provides grants aimed at enhancing the development of children and youth into confident and responsible individuals.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children Grant Billy Andrade-Brad Faxon Charities for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrade-Faxon Charities for Children Grant supports programs directly benefiting at-risk children aged 18 and under.	Not published	Varies
Fiesta Events: Touchdown Grant Fiesta Events Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Fiesta Events: Touchdown Grant, provided by Fiesta Events Inc., aims to support nonprofits aligned with youth, sports, and education initiatives.	Not published	Up to $50K
Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation: Mini Grant Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation was established in 1982 as a charitable not for profit corporation which accepts gifts from various sources to help the needs of the Ohio Kiwanis community.	Not published	$500
CMCF: Julianne Williams Fund Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Julianne Williams Fund Grants aim to empower girls and young women in the St. Cloud area through physical activities, particularly outdoor experiences.	Not published	$1K – $8K
MCAF Youth Advisory Grant Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The MCAF Youth Advisory Grant supports innovative projects for youth aged 0-18 in Missaukee County, prioritizing non-profits that address specific community needs.	Not published	Up to $1K
Reducing the Burden of Menthol and Flavored Commercial Tobacco Products through Policy Change Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $100K – $175K The Minnesota Department of Health seeks proposals to implement policies banning the sale of menthol and flavored tobacco products.	Not published	$100K – $175K
AFF Junior Board Grants Andrew Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew Family Foundation offers the AFF Junior Board Grants to support 501(c)(3) organizations focused on youth development.	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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