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 STEM Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Commission for Libraries Amount: US $500 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Summer STEM Grant, administered by the Idaho Commission for…
Summer Youth Employment in the Arts Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Arts Council Agency Amount: Up to US $4,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Summer Youth Employment in the…
Summer Youth Experience Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs ( MOLA) Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Summer…
Summer Youth Partnership Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary The Summer Youth Partnership Grants, funded by the…
Summer Youth Program Fund (SYPF) Overview: A national model partnership of area grant-making bodies that seasonally funds local nonprofits providing safe, engaging summer programming to thousands of…
Summer Youth Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Summer Youth Program Fund, supported by the…
Summer Youth Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Summer Youth Program Fund Grant aims to…
Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary Overview Summer Youth Work…
Summertime Kids Grants Overview: The Richland County Foundation awards grants to support creative, educational, and fun-filled summer activities for Richland County children. Geographic Scope:…
SummerTime Kids Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stark Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The SummerTime Kids Grants, offered by the Stark Community…
Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Grant Program aims…
Sundt Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundt Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Sundt Foundation, established in 1999, supports local…
Sunny Bug Farmette Fund Status: Active (established 2025) Background: This annual scholarship fund was established in 2025 by Orvin & Donna Baker-Breningstall in honor and memory of their daughter…
Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Sunwest Bank Charitable Foundation Grant aims to foster a…
Super School Scores Initiative Program Name: Super Bowl LX's Super Schools Organization: GENYOUth Geographic Scope: Bay Area (host community for Super Bowl LX) Focus Areas: - Increasing access to…
Superintendent's 21st Century Awards Overview: Annual recognition program that honors graduating high school seniors from San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) who exemplify the…
Overview Mission The mission of the Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund is to support projects and programs which help people develop an appreciation of the arts, make the arts accessible to all…
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grants Overview: The Idaho FFA Foundation, in partnership with AgWest Farm Credit Services and supported by a $200,000 grant from Wells Fargo, offers SAE…
Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE) Grants Overview: A unique component of the Agricultural Education model is career exploration and work-based learning through a student's SAE. The Kansas FFA…
Overview At the Foundation, we recognize the critical need to honor young people and offer spaces that support ongoing growth and development in the face of various forms of discrimination. The…
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.