Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Get Grounded Foundation Grants The Groundfloor Media Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Get Grounded Foundation Grants, established in 2015, focus on supporting innovative programs for youth in the Denver and Boulder metro areas.	Not published	$3K
Highland Street Foundation Grant Highland Street Connection · Foundation Not published · Varies The Highland Street Foundation Grant supports critical needs for children and families in Massachusetts and California.	Not published	Varies
Families Learning Across Boundaries (FamLAB) Spark Grants The Joan Ganz Cooney Center · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K FamLAB is a program designed to identify, support, and promote innovative approaches to help kids aged 3-12 learn more deeply across home, community, and school settings.	Not published	$25K – $100K
The NRA Foundation: Vermont Grants NRA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The NRA Foundation's Vermont Grants aim to support charitable initiatives that align with the organization's mission, such as promoting firearm safety and education.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Plattsmouth Community Foundation Fund Grant Nebraska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Plattsmouth Community Foundation Fund, established in 2000, aims to enhance community improvement through charitable giving.	Not published	Varies
HoopTee Grants Program Hooptee Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The HoopTee Grant Awards Luncheon is hosted by HoopTee Charities, Inc. and awards grants to community youth organizations in Charlotte and Greensboro, North Carolina that share HoopTee's values and goals.	Not published	Varies
Belanger-Cushman Award Educate Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 Honor graduating seniors for personal growth throughout their high school career.	Not published	$250
Northern Colorado United for Youth: Sustainable Funding Grant Northern Colorado United for Youth · Foundation Not published · Varies NOCO UNIFY is proud to be able to provide funding to a number of child-focused nonprofit organizations throughout Northern Colorado.	Not published	Varies
The Rite Aid Foundation KidCents Regional Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $30K About The Rite Aid Foundation KidCents Program:	Not published	$30K
Elm Acres Grants Fund Projects Serving At-Risk Youth Elm Acres Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elm Acres Grants Fund supports projects benefiting at-risk youth in Southeast Kansas, encompassing Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette counties.	Not published	Varies
Dow communityGives Youth Service Program Grant Bay Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund The Oswald Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Strategic Grassroots Empowerment Fund Clean and Prosperous America · Foundation Not published · Varies CaPA's Strategic Grassroots Empowerment Fund works to discover and develop high-potential, hyper-local community organizations that can power ongoing, long-term voter engagement.	Not published	Varies
Van Program Grant Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa · Foundation Not published · Varies The Van Program by Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa offers vital transportation services to at-risk and underprivileged children.	Not published	Varies
Ohio State USBC Youth Volunteer Award United States Bowling Congress Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual recognition award for youth volunteers in bowling.	Not published	Varies
Next Generation Angels Awards The Better Angels Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes excellence in well-researched history filmmaking by middle and high school students in the model of Ken Burns. Awards honor six short documentaries about history made by student filmmakers.	Not published	Varies
Plant-for-the-Planet Ambassador Award Plant-for-the-Planet US · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
AJL Foundation Grants The AJL Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: For 2025, AJL is pausing grants to new grant partners.	Not published	Varies
Walter B. Arnold, Jr. Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2001, the Miami-Dade County Fair & Exposition Board of Directors officially established the Youth Hall of Fame Community Service Award to honor the vision and dream of Walter B. Arnold, Jr. This award commemorates those students whose…	Not published	Varies
Student Mini-Grant Algalita Marine Research and Education · Foundation Not published · $15K Annual mini-grant program awarding funds to students aged 11-25 from around the world who are tackling plastic pollution and related environmental issues.	Not published	$15K
Youth Mental Health Fund - Anchor Grant Decolonizing Wealth Project · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The Youth Mental Health Fund - Anchor Grant, launched by the Decolonizing Wealth Project, aims to enhance mental health care access for marginalized youth, particularly LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color in the U.S. With a commitment of at…	Not published	$100K – $250K
Windward Youth Leadership Grant Harold KL Castle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Windward Youth Leadership Grant empowers youth in Windward Oahu to engage in community service projects that foster leadership skills and community pride.	Not published	$500 – $5K
School Group Blood Drive Fundraiser Bloodworks · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed for student-based school groups to host blood drives and earn money to support group events, fees, and expenses.	Not published	Varies
Educator Grants Program Hiresmart Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · $190 – $50K HireSmart Cares is a Georgia-based nonprofit founded by Mark and Anne Lackey dedicated to supporting workforce development opportunities for youth through grants, scholarships, and educational funding.	Not published	$190 – $50K

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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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