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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Fall Field of Interest Grants: Health & Human Services- Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Fall Field of Interest Grants from the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation aim to enhance the health of youth and seniors in Michigan.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Orchid Giving Circle Community Grant Communities Foundation of Texas Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: A complete application must be submitted through the CFT online grant portal including all properly labeled attachments.	Not published	Varies
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) Grants Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K Eligibility Requirements & Selection Criteria:	Not published	$3K – $10K
Arizona Bowl Grant The Arizona Bowl · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Arizona Bowl Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Southern Arizona by providing funding for community-focused programs.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Grant Homer A Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation, founded in 1982, is dedicated to enhancing community life in Sheridan, Wyoming. It primarily supports tax-exempt organizations focused on youth development and character building.	Not published	Varies
Skillman Foundation Grant Partners The Skillman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Skillman Foundation Grant Partners program aims to empower Detroit youth through strategic partnerships that transform education systems.	Not published	Varies
Compassion Fund Variety - the Children's Charity of Iowa · Foundation Rolling · Varies Variety partners with Iowa hospitals to help critically ill children and their families by providing comfort, care, and fulfilling immediate needs.	Rolling	Varies
Youth Outdoor Equity Leadership Fund Children & Nature Network · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Mini-grants designed to connect young leaders in communities with funding opportunities to support their nature-based initiatives and outdoor equity work.	Not published	Up to $500
Tomorrow Builders Fellowship Wepower · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Program Suncoast Credit Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Program aims to enhance the education, health, and emotional well-being of children within the community.	Not published	Varies
Summertime Kids Grants Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Richland County Foundation awards grants to support creative, educational, and fun-filled summer activities for Richland County children.	Not published	Up to $3K
Holloway Family Foundation Grant The Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holloway Family Foundation, established in North Central Texas, aims to enhance community quality of life regardless of race, gender, or religion.	Not published	Varies
Scholarships – Camping & Events Hawk Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America Revocable Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies Financial assistance for summer camp and other event fees to ensure every Scout can participate in camping and program activities.	Rolling	Varies
FIN Regional Team Support Grants Indianafirst Inc First Indiana Robotics · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Empower Youth Employment Training Program Structured Employment Economic Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $755K	Not published	$755K
Changemaker Grants (Community Building Mini-Grants Program) United Way of Greater New Bedford Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Changemaker Grants program by the United Way of Greater New Bedford supports all-volunteer groups aiming to positively impact their community.	Not published	Up to $3K
Tom McNabb Young Hibernian Leadership Scholarship Hibernian Charity · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship recognizing and developing young leadership within the AOH. Named after Tom McNabb, beloved deceased Secretary Emeritus and one of the youngest National Presidents.	Not published	Varies
Fresno Rotary Grant Rotary Club of Fresno · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Fresno Rotary Grant, awarded by the Rotary Club of Fresno, supports educational and nonprofit organizations in the greater Fresno community.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Curtis Uzelac Family Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Curtis Uzelac Family Fund, established in memory of Curtis Uzelac, offers annual grants to young adults aged 16-21 from Washington County, Maryland, or nearby areas.	Not published	Varies
Sandia Foundation Grants Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Sandia Foundation Grants program, administered by Albuquerque Community Foundation, supports Albuquerque nonprofits dedicated to children's well-being.	Not published	Up to $15K
Sower Grant Sowers Club of Nebraska Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Our grant program is currently being restructured to better serve the needs of those who apply and the Sowers Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Middle School Summer Camp Scholarships University Academy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides scholarships for University Academy Middle School students to attend summer camps, offering adventurous experiences and enrichment opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Esping Family Foundation Grant Esping Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Esping Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Dallas County, Texas, focusing on education, human services, health, and arts and culture.	Not published	Varies
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County · Foundation Not published · $6.1M	Not published	$6.1M

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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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