Last updated June 14, 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.
Staples-Motley Area Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Initiative Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Staples-Motley Area Community…
State Abstinence Until Marriage--Evidence-Based Programs RFP (SC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Department of Education Last Updated: June 16, 2025 Summary The South Carolina Department…
State Abstinence Until Marriage—Emerging Programs RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Department of Education Amount: Approximately US $100,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The…
State Budget Community Needs RFP Funder: United Way of Wayne County Inc (funded through North Carolina State Budget and 2023 Appropriations Act) Geographic Scope: Wayne County, North Carolina Total…
Overview _NOTE: For more information applying for funding through the State Grant Program, please contact our Regional Director in your State. Their contact information is available through the State…
State Missions Offering (SMO) Grant Funder: Baptist Convention of Maryland/Delaware (BCM/D) Geographic Scope: Maryland and Delaware Eligibility: BCM/D member churches Focus Areas: Collegiate…
Overview Statewide Funding Opportunity This grant opportunity is for statewide organizations that align with STEM AC’s mission and vision. Please submit programs that are properly aligned. Programs…
Statewide Parent and Professional Engagement Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $350,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary Overview…
Statewide Residential Program Service Coordinator Responsible for overseeing more than 300 volunteers statewide, managing the statewide internship program, and coordinating the YOLO program. This…
Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Last Updated: April 24, 2025 Summary The Statewide Teaching Artist Roster (STAR) Grants provide…
Stay785 - Topeka Youth Commission Funding Focus: Projects led and directed by youth in the Topeka and Shawnee County Area Mission: Give youth in the community an opportunity to choose what they wish…
STEAM Scholarships Funder: Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA Program Focus: Science, technology, engineering, art, and math enrichment Overview Funding for STEAM…
Steel Valley Homes For Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Steel Valley Homes…
Steelcase Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Steelcase Foundation Amount: US $30,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Steelcase Foundation Grant supports independent…
STEM Connect Grants Status: Currently Closed (Next cycle opens December 2026) Geographic Scope: Idaho Funder: Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Overview: This funding opportunity enhances…
STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants Funder: FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Program Overview: FIRST's STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants program provides…
STEM Innovation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colocation America Amount: US $1,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The STEM Innovation Grant by Colocation America supports innovative…
Step into Swim Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Swimming Pool Foundation Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Step Into Swim initiative aims to increase swimming participation…
Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship Overview: Recognizes student leaders ages 5 to 25 who are making a real impact in the fight against childhood hunger through innovative solutions. Award…
Stephenson Sisters' Scholarship Fund Program Type: Scholarship for Nature Education Geographic Scope: Cincinnati, Ohio Overview: Established by Cincinnati Parks Foundation in January 2020 to…
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.