Share Winter Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Share Winter Foundation Grants Overview: Share Winter provides grants to learn-to-ski and learn-to-snowboard programs for youth ages 12-18. Program Requirements: - Be a learn-to-ski or…
Grants for Youth Programs
Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 3,753 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
3,753 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
What grants for youth programs are open right now?
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sharon Maneki Youth Empowerment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Federation of the Blind of Maryland (NFBMD) Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The application deadline is 30…
Varies
SHAW'S SUPERMARKETS CHAR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Shaw's Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shaw's Supermakets Charitable Foundation Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary Shaw's Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations that enhance…
$10,000
NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMEN'S · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
SHE Change Grant Funder: New Hampshire Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Focus Areas: - Innovation in programming for women and girls - Collaboration and strengthening opportunity -…
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation
Sheetz For the Kidz Child Hunger Relief Grant Funder: Sheetz For the Kidz (non-profit charitable organization driven by Sheetz, Inc. employees) Amount: $122,000 Focus Areas: - Child hunger relief -…
SHEILA FORTUNE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: The Sheila Fortune Foundation (SFF) is currently re-evaluating how we fund organizations. As a result,_ _WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM NEW ORGANIZATIONS IN 2023._ _We…
SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH · Rolling / Open Foundation
Shelby County Community Health Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shelby County Community Health Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2024 Summary The Shelby County Community Health Foundation…
Up to US $15,000
THE SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Sheltering Arms Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sheltering Arms Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Sheltering Arms Foundation Grant supports…
THE SHIKHAR & KRISTIN SAXENA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: (Resuming 2024) The Saxena Family Foundation has closed applications for grants for 2023. We will post the form back on the website when we are resuming applications._ Shikhar and…
Varies
BLUE MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Blue Mountain Community Foundation Mission Be the catalyst that transforms the Blue Mountain region by growing generosity and connecting people, charitable causes, and community needs.…
Varies
SHINNYO-EN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Shinnyo Fellowship Program Status: Active program - restructured in late 2025 Description: A school-year long fellowship program for undergraduate and post-undergraduate fellows to engage in campus…
Up to US $2,000
SHIRLEY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shirley Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Shirley Charitable Foundation Grant…
$1,400 (1st place) and $700 (2nd place) per student; $300-$350 teacher honorariums
ARTS COUNCIL OF JOHNSON COUNTY · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Shooting Stars Scholarship Program Overview: The Shooting Stars Recognition, Scholarship & Awards Program was created in 1997 by former Arts Council of Johnson County chairman Bob Endres to celebrate…
Varies
Salisbury University · Rolling / Open State
ShoreCorps ShoreCorps is a partnership with community-based organizations serving at-risk youth and senior citizens in Eastern Shore counties. ShoreCorps mission is to serve at-risk youth and senior…
US $2,500 - US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation
Siembra Latinos Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Siembra Latinos Fund, initiated by…
US $15,000 - US $50,000
SILVER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Silver Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silver Family Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Silver Family Foundation Grant supports…
MABEL & ELLSWORTH SIMMONS · Rolling / Open Foundation
Simmons Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mabel and Ellsworth Simmons Charitable Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Mabel and Ellsworth Simmons Charitable…
US $2,500 - US $25,000
SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Simmons First Foundation: Make a Difference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Simmons First Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview Simmons First…
US $1,000 - US $2,500
SIMMONS FIRST FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Simmons First Foundation: Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Simmons First Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview Simmons First Foundation: Mini…
Columbine Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ski and Ride School Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary Overview The Grand Foundation Our Mission The Grand Foundation is a…
Frequently Asked Questions
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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