Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 29, 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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AEO Better World Foundation Community Grant American Eagle Outfitters Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AEO Better World Foundation is a 501(c)3 private foundation established in 1999 to support the community in partnership with AEO Inc, our Brands, and our associates.	Not published	Varies
Gary Community Ventures Grant Gary Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Once a year we issue a Request for Grant Proposals that reflect specific strategies for impact within our outcome areas. We also welcome the opportunity to connect with organizations engaged in aligned work at any time.	Not published	Varies
Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust Grant Carl W & Carrie Mae Joslyn Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust Grant supports charitable organizations that benefit youth, elderly, and handicapped individuals in El Paso County, Colorado.	Not published	Up to $20K
LGBTQ Support Grants The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The LGBTQ Support Grants aim to foster inclusivity and support for the LGBTQ community in Northeast Florida.	Not published	Up to $10K
Fall Grant Program Youthwell New Hampshire · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Impact: L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund Grant Greater Salina Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund, established by the Greater Salina Community Foundation, supports youth education in Saline County, KS, focusing on arts, humanities, technology, and science.	Not published	Varies
Catherine E. Chirls Fund United States Squash Racquets Assoc Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catherine E. Chirls Scholarship Fund was established to promote squash among New York City's urban youth.	Not published	Varies
SACF: Healthy Youth & Healthy Seniors Fund Grant Sturgis Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The SACF: Healthy Youth & Healthy Seniors Fund Grant, managed by the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance health and wellness for youth and seniors in St. Joseph County.	Not published	Varies
Phoenix Police Foundation Grant Program Phoenix Police Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Prestigious, service-focused honor presented by American colleges and universities.	Not published	Varies
DCCF: Women's Fund Grants Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The DCCF: Women's Fund Grants provide essential support to initiatives that address issues affecting women and children in Decatur County.	Not published	Varies
Youthprise-Ramsey County Partnership High Fidelity Wraparound Program Youthprise · Foundation Not published · $160K – $200K	Not published	$160K – $200K
Indiana 21st Century Community Learning Centers Out-of-School Time Program Grant Indiana Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $100K – $372K The Indiana 21st Century Community Learning Centers Out-of-School Time Program is designed to provide safe environments for youth during non-school hours.	Not published	$100K – $372K
Jefferson Public Citizens Grant The College Foundation of the University of Virginia · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting student-led initiatives focused on public service and civic engagement in the Charlottesville area.	Not published	Varies
On To the Future (OTF) Diversity Awards Geological Society of America Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grassroots initiative that has helped more than 500 students from underrepresented groups in the geosciences attend their first GSA Annual Meeting.	Not published	Varies
FY25 MBSYEP Career Exploration NOFA Grant District of Columbia Department of Employment Services · Foundation Not published · $50K The FY25 MBSYEP Career Exploration NOFA invites qualified providers to submit applications for delivering structured workforce development training to District youth aged 14-15.	Not published	$50K
E-Squared Scholarship Career Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K E-Squared is Career Partners' signature program celebrating more than 15 years of inspiring entrepreneurial thinking in Culpeper County.	Not published	$10K
Clare County Youth Action Council Grants (ClareYAC) Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clare County Youth Action Council Grants, provided by the Clare County Community Foundation, aim to enhance local community well-being through philanthropic efforts.	Not published	Varies

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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 29, 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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