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.
School-based Truancy Prevention and Reduction Initiatives Funder: Office of Justice Assistance (OJA) Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Funding Amount: $900,000 total over a three-year period Number of…
School-Day-Off Camp Scholarships Funder: Thorne Ecological Institute Geographic Scope: Boulder County, CO Overview: Thorne offers limited scholarships for school-day-off camps. Eligibility - Families…
Schrafft Charitable Trust Grants- For New Grantees Status: ACTIVE Funder: William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Schrafft Charitable Trust…
Schrafft Charitable Trust Grants- For Returning Grantees Status: ACTIVE Funder: William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Schrafft Charitable…
Scott Ralls Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Camping Association Inc Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Scott Ralls Fund Grant, administered by the American Camping Association, NY…
Scottish Rite Foundation (SRF) Grant Program - Masonic Youth Performance Grants Funder: Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. (SRF) Geographic Scope: National, state, and…
Scottish Rite Foundation Appendant Bodies Achievement Grants Funder: The Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. (SRF) Purpose: Awards grants to deserving applicants from…
Scottish Rite Foundation Masonic Youth Performance Grants Funder: The Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. (SRF) Purpose: Awards grants to deserving Masonic youth…
Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation & KidsGardening: GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ScottsMiracle-Gro Amount: US $750 - US $1,500 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary The Scotts…
Scout of the Year Program Type: Youth recognition program for scouts Overview: The VFW Scout of the Year program recognizes members of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for their standout citizenship,…
Scout of the Year Program Program Overview: The Texas VFW's Scout of the Year program honors Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients, Venture Summit Award recipients, and Sea Scout…
SDYC Junior Program Grants Funder: San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation Geographic Scope: San Diego area and San Diego County Mission Focus: Support talented youth to compete effectively in…
SDYHA Wildlife Banquet Grant Program Organization: South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures (SDYHA) Geographic Scope: South Dakota Focus Areas: Programs that promote conservation, youth development,…
Season to Share Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denver Post Community Foundation Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The Season to Share Grant, presented by the Denver Post Community Foundation, supports…
Overview Social Impact We’re building brighter futures through technology. Every teen has dreams, and we’re working to make sure they have the opportunity to achieve them. Our programs connect young…
Overview About To help ensure our communities are places where everyone can thrive, we will invest in organizations, programs and partnerships focused on driving long-term, systemic change that leads…
Seattle Youth Challenge Award Organization: citiesRISE in partnership with King County's Children, Youth and Young Adults Division Geographic Scope: Seattle/King County, Washington, USA Focus Areas:…
SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary SECURA Insurance Companies Charitable…
Securian Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Securian Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Securian Foundation focuses on enhancing community well-being through financial…
Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Senator Maurice and…
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.