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 federal, state and 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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Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program aims to enhance community health and educational outcomes through collaborative partnerships.	Not published	Varies
Argosy Rookie Team Grant FIRST California Robotics · Foundation Not published · $3K This is an active opportunity for the 2025-2026 season, made possible through a generous grant from the Argosy Foundation.	Not published	$3K
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Skills USA-Continuation-Year 4 Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $159K The Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Skills USA-Continuation-Year 4 grant program aims to provide statewide leadership for CTSOs, specifically SkillsUSA.	Not published	Up to $159K
NOLA FOR LIFE Fund The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of Mayor Mitch Landrieu's NOLA FOR LIFE murder reduction plan, a collaborative effort between the City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) to fund local non-profit organizations delivering high-quality…	Not published	Varies
Arts Internship Program NY Exploring the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Healing Youth Racial Trauma Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: No new LOIs/Proposals will be accepted in 2025._ Bright Promises Foundation’s mission is to identify, fund, and share solutions to underrecognized needs of children and youth most adversely impacted by inequity.	Not published	Varies
Bloedorn Foundation Grants Walter a Bloedorn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bloedorn Foundation offers annual grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable children and at-risk citizens in the Washington D.C. area.	Not published	Varies
No Child Left Inside Grant Program Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · $5K – $150K The No Child Left Inside Grant Program, administered by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, aims to enhance outdoor experiences for underserved youth in Washington.	Not published	$5K – $150K
Indiana Sports Corp Youth Grant Program Indiana Sports Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $83K The Indiana Sports Corp Youth Grant Program supports organizations that provide underserved youth with the opportunity to participate in sports, fitness activities, and life-skills programming.	Not published	Up to $83K
Team 1 Plastics Corporate Donor Advised Fund Grant Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Team 1 Plastics Corporate Donor Advised Fund, managed by the Albion Community Foundation, offers grants up to $1,000 to support educational initiatives benefiting the greater Albion area.	Not published	Up to $1K
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund U.S. Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo · Federal Forecast · $3K – $9K The U.S. Embassy has provided small grants to local organizations for more than 20 years. These grants provide the capability to achieve targeted, small-scale goals that may not be included in larger foreign assistance programs.	Forecast	$3K – $9K
Youth Career Pathways Initiative (YCPI) Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K YCPI funds can be used for implementation of new programming, expansion of existing programming, or replication of promising models that either:	Not published	Up to $20K
W.I.L.D. (Wilderness Investing in Leadership Development) Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The W.I.L.D. Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, supports graduating seniors from designated high schools in several counties.	Not published	Varies
MFA Oil Foundation Grant MFA Oil Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The MFA Oil Foundation Grant offers cash support to nonprofit organizations focused on enhancing communities where MFA Oil operates.	Not published	Up to $2K
Scottish Rite Foundation Masonic Youth Performance Grants The Supreme Council 33 ANC&ACCEPTED Scottish Rite of Freemasonry S Jr · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Awards grants to deserving Masonic youth organizations to support critical programs and initiatives. Applicants must be from ONE of the following Masonic youth organizations:	Not published	$1K – $10K
Nathaniel C. Hughes History Club Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Free, after-school program for middle and high school students designed to foster a love of history, encourage safe socialization, and teach the stories and values of the Medal of Honor.	Not published	Varies
Kevin Barkdoll Livestock Memorial Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kevin Barkdoll Livestock Memorial Fund honors the legacy of Kevin Barkdoll by providing annual grants to support FFA and 4-H members from Washington County, Maryland.	Not published	Varies
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Grant P4L dba Lemonade Day · Foundation Not published · $262K The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awarded Lemonade Day $262,000 to expand the national youth entrepreneurship program in the Pacific Northwest region. The grant supports launching new Lemonade Day communities in the Northwest.	Not published	$262K
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Gratiot County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gratiot County Community Foundation welcomes grant applications from area youth, which will be reviewed by Youth Advisory Council members, for community service projects implemented by area youth. 168 E. Center St.	Not published	Varies
Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable children, animals, and communities in the Portland metro area.	Not published	Varies
Mardag Foundation Grants Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025.	Not published	Varies
Youth for Environmental Leadership & Learning (YELL!) Fellowship Center for Earth Energy and Democracy · Foundation Not published · $500 YELL! is a paid fellowship program for young people interested in social justice and environmental protection. The program empowers youth of color to make a difference in their communities through learning and hands-on community projects.	Not published	$500
Statewide Residential Program Service Coordinator Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Not published · Varies Responsible for overseeing more than 300 volunteers statewide, managing the statewide internship program, and coordinating the YOLO program.	Not published	Varies
Gender-Specific Services Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Gender-Specific Services Grant, offered by the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, aims to support programs that address the unique challenges faced by girls and gender-expansive youth.	Not published	Up to $90K

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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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