Last updated June 14, 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.
Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Grant focuses on empowering…
Somers Greater Together Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Somers Greater Together…
Sound Off! Overview: MOPOP's musical event of the year spotlighting the Pacific Northwest's most talented 21-and-under musicians. Sound Off! gives emerging artists the stage, skills, and community to…
Southbury Community Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 08, 2025 Summary The Southbury Community Trust Fund…
Southwest Airlines Charitable Grant - Aero CHI Program Funder: Southwest Airlines Foundation Geographic Scope: United States (national grant program) Focus Areas: Aerospace/Aviation education, youth…
Southwest Region Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Moniker Foundation Amount: US $12,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Moniker Foundation's Southwest Region Grant offers…
Overview _NOTE: Our grant program is currently being restructured to better serve the needs of those who apply and the Sowers Foundation. Applications are not currently being accepted._** We Are…
Space Camp Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Mission: In partnership…
SpaceKids National Essay Competition Overview: A national essay writing competition for elementary school students in the United States. Award: Winners receive a flight on the Zero-G Experience®…
SpaceKids Press Squad Overview: A national competition hosted by SpaceKids Global® that selects 8 students plus one parent or legal guardian for an exclusive educational opportunity. Award: Selected…
Spanish Peaks Community Foundation General Grants Geographic Scope: Big Sky, Montana and surrounding area Mission: The Spanish Peaks Community Foundation strategically directs contributions to meet…
Spark Grants Overview: Spark Grants support creative, grassroots community initiatives and projects that build community in Pierce County. Geographic Scope: Pierce County, Washington Focus Areas: -…
SPEAK UP Scholarships for Schools Overview: Scholarship program offered by The Foundation United for schools interested in the SPEAK UP program. Contact: info@thefoundationunited.org Eligibility:…
Special Initiative Grants Program Description: The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in…
Special Program or Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Children's Trust Foundation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation offers a…
Special Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County offers the Special Project…
Overview _NOTE: Applications for the 2025 season of educational day field trips will be reviewed and those chosen will be notified on a rolling basis as funds remain available._ Cardinals Fly…
Spectemur Agendo Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Spectemur Agendo Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Spectemur Agendo Foundation offers grants aimed at enhancing the…
Spectrum Digital Education Grant Funder: Charter Communications, Inc. (Spectrum) Award Amount: $6,000 per organization Geographic Scope: Tennessee (part of broader 5-year, $7 million national…
Spencer Foundation and ACM Community-Based Learning Grant Awards Funder: Spencer Foundation (primary) with additional ACM funding Award Date: June 2024 Total Funding: Nearly $30,000 Geographic Scope:…
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.