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.
Skillman Foundation Grant Partners Status: ACTIVE Funder: Skillman Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Skillman Foundation Grant Partners program aims to empower Detroit youth…
Skylight Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gary E Milgard Family Foundation Sunshine Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations provide ongoing support to…
Small Community Grants Trust Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Small Community Grants Trust Program, funded by the…
Small Grant Program Overview: Grants for local nonprofits that fall within Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth. Geographic Scope: Georgia Focus Areas: At least 85% of…
Small Grants Program Award Amount: $500 - $2,500 Geographic Scope: Ada County, Idaho Funder: Greater Boise Rotary Foundation (GBRF) Eligibility - Organizations must be exempt from federal tax under…
SMART Program Overview Program Name: Bobbie Cates Hicks Science and Medicine Academic Research Training (SMART) Program Funder: Biomedical Research Foundation of Louisiana (BRF), in partnership with…
Smiles for Kids Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delta Dental Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Smiles for Kids Grant Program, funded by the Delta…
SMOFI Mentorship Program Funder: Southeast Michigan Omega Foundation Incorporated (SMOFI) Geographic Scope: Southeast Michigan (Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties) Focus: Youth mentoring…
Smyth Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marion C. Smyth Trust Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Smyth Trust, established in 1949 by Marion C. Smyth in memory of her husband, Frederick…
Snider Hockey Over Time (SHOT) Scholarship Organization: Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia Region Program Description: Collegiate hockey financial support…
Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Family Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Snoqualmie Tribal…
Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act Grants (361590) FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis Last Updated: March 22, 2026…
Social Impact Grant Program Status: Active (redesigned from Community Priorities Program) Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Twin Cities area) Focus Areas: Three rotating annual priorities: 1. Elderly…
Social Innovations Grant Funder: Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW) Program Type: Competitive grant for nonprofit organizations Geographic Scope: Six-county service area of TAUW: Creek, Okmulgee, Osage,…
Social Justice Fellowship Overview: A leadership opportunity for students to work with local nonprofit and advocacy organizations on social justice issues. Details: - Focus Areas: Poverty, climate…
Social Services Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Naperville, Illinois Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Social Services Grant Program, offered by the City of Naperville, aims to…
Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVP) Investee Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVP) Investee…
Overview Social-Impact Investment Pitch Competition We strive to improve the competitive position of the region; strengthen the vitality of Southwestern Pennsylvania, particularly the City of…
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Youth…
SODEXO- Stop Hunger Classroom Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Youth Service America Amount: US $250 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The SODEXO Stop Hunger Classroom…
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.