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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Phoenix Club of Nashville Grant Phoenix Benefit Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Phoenix Club of Nashville Grant supports nonprofits making a positive impact on the lives of children in Middle Tennessee.	Not published	Varies
Treu-Mart Fund Grant The Cleveland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Treu-Mart Fund, a partnership between the Cleveland Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, aims to empower children and youth in Greater Cleveland.	Not published	Varies
Do the Write Thing (DtWT) Kuwait-America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A unique education program designed to give middle school students an outlet to communicate in classroom discussions and written form how violence impacts their daily lives.	Not published	Varies
Dayton Daily News Community Solutions Scholarship Grant The Dayton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Dayton Daily News Community Solutions Scholarship, established in 2005 in honor of Mike Peters, aims to support graduating seniors from Miami Valley high schools.	Not published	$1K
Richard W. Riley Student Award South Carolina Education Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 1997 by the SCEA Human and Civil Rights Committee. Awards will be given to K-12 students whose achievements in school and/or community have helped enhance the sense of worth and dignity of others.	Not published	Varies
Fairmont State University Day of Giving Fairmont State Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual giving initiative calling on the entire Fairmont State family (alumni, donors, supporters, students) to make gifts supporting students and programs through collective generosity.	Not published	Varies
Martin M. Sacks Memorial Fund The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Babson Foundation: Competitive Grants Program Paul & Edith Babson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $12K The Babson Foundation's Competitive Grants Program supports entrepreneurship, youth development, and urban environmental improvements in Greater Boston.	Not published	$2K – $12K
Orange Bowl Creative Art Contest Orange Bowl Committee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mid-Hudson Valley General Operating Support Grants The Dyson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dyson Foundation offers flexible, unrestricted grants to nonprofit organizations in the Mid-Hudson Valley, focusing on those addressing basic human needs.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County: Signature Community Impact Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County offers the Signature Community Impact Grant, supporting projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in Forsyth, Angela, Ingomar, and Rosebud.	Not published	Up to $10K
Civic Participation Fellowship Program - Community Service Project Funding Latino Community Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K This funding opportunity is available to fellows who complete LCF Georgia's Civic Participation Fellowship Program, a transformative three-day in-person initiative aimed at empowering Latino youth and community members.	Not published	Up to $3K
MJF Impact Focused Funding The Jewish Community Building Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 A pilot project (Years 1-3: 2023-2026) that allows donors to direct a portion of their Community Campaign gift toward specific community-identified priorities. Utilizing national best practices in grantmaking.	Not published	Up to $100
Community Initiatives United Way of Midland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
HealthConnect Innovation Grants Mid-Iowa Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The HealthConnect Innovation Grants, provided by the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation, aim to address social determinants of health and create opportunities for vulnerable children and youth in central Iowa.	Not published	Varies
Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding Young Men's Christian Association of Pierce and Kitsap Counties · Foundation Not published · $466K Committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States. Focus areas include early learning, K-12 education, college and career pathways, housing, behavioral health, and criminal justice.	Not published	$466K
NewAlliance Foundation Grant Newalliance Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The NewAlliance Foundation Grant offers support to not-for-profit organizations in four key areas: arts, community development, health and human services, and youth education.	Not published	Up to $25K
WIOA Youth Program Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Youth Program provides guidance, case management, and career placement support for youth participants.	Not published	Varies
Aim High Grant Program: Two-Year Grants New York Life Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Aim High Grant Program, funded by the New York Life Foundation, offers 15 two-year grants of $100,000 each to support out-of-school time programs that assist middle school students in their transition to high school.	Not published	$100K
Building Healthy Futures Fund Grant Omaha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Building Healthy Futures Fund aims to enhance the health and academic success of school-age youth by improving access to quality healthcare.	Not published	$50K
Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Grant Valentine Perry Snyder Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Valentine Perry Snyder Fund Grant supports organizations in New York City focused on youth, human services, job training, and public affairs. Established in 1942, it honors the legacy of Mrs. Sheba Torbert Snyder and her husband.	Not published	Varies
Fall Programs Grants: STEM + Families Propelling Our World National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · $1K The Fall Programs Grants: STEM + Families Propelling Our World initiative by the National PTA aims to engage families in hands-on STEM activities.	Not published	$1K
15 Forever Fund Grant Community Foundation Boulder County · Foundation Not published · Varies The 15 Forever Fund Grant, established by the Community Foundation Boulder County, empowers youth by promoting civic engagement and leadership among Boulder County residents aged 0-18.	Not published	Varies
CSFF: Youth Advocacy Project Grant Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation (CSFF) is dedicated to empowering organizations in Routt County, Colorado, through targeted funding opportunities.	Not published	$10K – $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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