Grants for Youth Programs

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state 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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Chatham Fund Grant The Cape Cod Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Chatham Fund, part of The Cape Cod Foundation, provides grants to 501(c)(3) organizations that positively impact Chatham residents.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant Global Resilience Partnership · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Resilience Innovation through Scaling Entrepreneurship (RISE) Urban Challenge Grant supports innovative urban solutions that address resilience challenges in informal contexts.	Not published	Up to $50K
NYC Fund for Girls and Young Women New York Women's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The first of its kind in the United States, the NYC Fund for Girls and Young Women pools resources to invest in nonprofit efforts that promote the well-being and leadership of young women as change agents.	Not published	Varies
Anthony Dartez Grant Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program that funds innovative projects and programs benefiting Gulf Coast students, teachers, and charitable organizations. Past recipients have included programs focused on:	Not published	Varies
Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Endowment Fund Grant Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Endowment Fund, managed by the Albion Community Foundation, aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of youth and seniors in the greater Albion area.	Not published	Up to $1K
VIC Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBS) Scholarship Visitor Industry Human Resource Development Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami has partnered with the VIC to provide scholarships to students.	Not published	Varies
The HYPE Project Mini-Grants (AME Churches) Wholespire Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
SCF: Youth Grant Scott Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scott Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving local wealth so the communities in and around Scott County will forever remain attractive places to live, work, and raise a family.	Not published	Varies
Neel Family Fund Grant Program Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Neel Family Fund Grant Program, established by Joe K. Neel, Jr., supports music education for children under 18 in Grand Forks County, ND. Grants can fund school music programs, youth bands, and purchases of instruments.	Not published	Varies
Clare County Community Foundation Grants Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Every applicant is required to contact our program officer before_ _submitting an application._ The Clare County Community Foundation (CCCF) promotes and enables philanthropic giving to enrich and improve the lives of people in our…	Not published	Varies
State Abstinence Until Marriage--Evidence-Based Programs RFP (SC) Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The South Carolina Department of Education is offering funding through the Abstinence Until Marriage Evidence-Based Programs RFP.	Not published	Varies
George W. Mergens Foundation Grant George W Mergens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George W. Mergens Foundation Grant supports educational and experiential opportunities for youth, continuing a legacy of over $12 million in funding.	Not published	Varies
Connect Kids to Swimming Instruction Transportation Grant Program (NY) New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Connect Kids to Swimming Instruction Transportation Grant Program in New York aims to enhance swimming accessibility for school-age children by reimbursing transportation costs.	Not published	$3K
Avery-Fuller-Welch Treatment and Therapy Grants Avery-Fuller-Welch Childrens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to nonprofits administering restorative/remedial therapy for children (<=21) from low-income families in five program areas: speech therapy (incl. devices), psychotherapy, remedial education, physical/occupational therapy (incl.…	Not published	Varies
Pierre And Tana Matisse Foundation Arts and Arts Education Grants The Pierre & Tana Matisse Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pierre and Tana Matisse Foundation grants support arts and arts education initiatives focused on underserved youth in New York City.	Not published	Varies
Thorpe Foundation Grants: Support For Youth Grant The James R Thorpe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James R. Thorpe Foundation provides support for youth-focused organizations in Minneapolis, prioritizing those that serve low-income communities.	Not published	Varies
4-H Rising Star Interns Iowa 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
McBeth Foundation Grant McBETH FOUNDATION · Foundation Not published · Varies The McBeth Foundation Grant supports meaningful initiatives in animal welfare, environmental conservation, the arts, children's programs, health sciences, and communications.	Not published	Varies
Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation Grant Harry Bass Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation Grant supports qualified non-profit organizations in Youth and Education, emphasizing early childhood literacy.	Not published	Varies
Community Event Sponsorships United Way of Cass-Clay · Foundation Rolling · Varies Support events that align with United Way's Bold Goals	Rolling	Varies
Bill & Cathy Fraser Grant Program United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K A memorial grant program established in 2020 to honor Bill and Cathy Fraser, longtime champions of the United Way. This special grant program supports projects making a difference in Cattaraugus County.	Not published	Up to $1K
Juvenile Services Commission Grant Program (JS) Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice · Foundation Not published · Up to $115K The Governor's Crime Control Commission was created in 1967 by Executive Order.	Not published	Up to $115K
E2AC U: Film Fellowship Entertainment 2 Affect Change · Foundation Not published · Varies E2AC's Student Fellowship Program empowers students to connect with causes they care about and learn what it means to produce projects from concept to execution.	Not published	Varies
Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) - Grants Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) · State Not published · Varies The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Division of Social Equity oversees two grant programs; Can Renew Community Restoration Grants and CanGrow Farmer Loan and Training Grants. • CanRenew Community Restoration Grant funds a variety of…	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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