Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,753 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Summer Camp Scholarships Organization: Freeport Community Services Geographic Scope: Freeport and Pownal, Maine Focus Areas: Youth summer camp and program opportunities Eligibility: - Children from…
Summer Campus Experiences Scholarship Purpose: Provides scholarships for UA 10th-11th grade students to attend high school summer campus experiences to build skills in college readiness and academic…
Summer Dance Intensive (SDI) - Ages 14+ Program Type: Professional dance training summer intensive Geographic Scope: DeSales University, Center Valley, PA 18034 Program Dates: July 20-31, 2026…
Summer Enrichment Scholarship Funder: Alpha Sigma Foundation Geographic Scope: Members of Alpha Sigma (Chi Psi) fraternity, primarily at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Focus Areas:…
Summer Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Philanthropy Massachusetts Inc Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Summer Fund Grant, established in 1971 by Philanthropy…
Summer Intensives Scholarship Program Type: Scholarship for educational program Focus: Provides financial assistance to students attending Broadway At Music Circus – Musical Theatre Summer Intensives…
Summer Internships Overview: An 8-week transformative internship program designed for young adults to gain real-world experience, hands-on training, and make a direct impact in communities. Duration:…
Summer Law Institute 2026 Overview: An immersive week-long day program for high school students interested in exploring careers in the legal profession. Students develop advocacy skills and connect…
Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Summer Lea Hillman Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of…
Summer Learn & Earn Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $36,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Summer Learn and Earn Program The Summer Learn and…
Summer Library Program Grant (OH) Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Library of Ohio Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview State Library of Ohio The State Library of Ohio…
Summer Matters for All Grant Program Overview: A major state grant program to expand access to summer enrichment opportunities for K-12 youth across Vermont. Jointly announced by Governor Phil Scott,…
Summer Meals Capacity- Building Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Summer Meals Capacity Building…
Summer of Healing Grants Funder: The Hear Foundation (Pittsburgh, PA) Overview: The Hear Foundation's inaugural "Summer of Healing" grant program, launched in June 2022, supports community projects…
Summer of Possibility Fund Funder: Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF) Geographic Scope: Baltimore, Maryland Focus Areas: Summer programming for youth; education, health, safety, and enrichment…
Summer Opportunity Scholarships Funder: Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Geographic Scope: Southern Vermont Program Description: Scholarships to provide summer opportunities…
Summer Programs Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Summer Programs Grants aim to enhance summer…
Summer Reading Grants Overview: Keeping students engaged in reading throughout the summer. Funding Focus: Support for the creation or expansion of summer reading programs. Eligible Applicants: -…
Summer Reading Together Competition Organization: Learning Ally Inc (NJ, US) Background: Learning Ally's annual Summer Reading Together competition designed to combat summer learning loss and keep…
Summer Science Program Funder: Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACRI) Geographic Scope: Arkansas and surrounding regions Focus Areas: Pediatric research, scientific discovery,…
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.