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.
The Katy Stone Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Long Beach Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: June 05, 2025 Summary The Katy Stone Memorial Fund honors the…
The Kaulig Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kaulig Foundation Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Kaulig Foundation grants aim to enhance the well-being of children and families in…
The Keith Haring Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Keith Haring Foundation Inc Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Keith Haring Foundation offers grants primarily to support…
The Kids Trust Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Kids Trust Fund Grant aims to support…
The Liberation Award Award Amount: $1,000 Purpose: Supporting youth who are excelling while experiencing life as an emancipated minor or living independently without traditional engagement or family…
The Lilja Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Lilja Family Fund Grant, managed by the Oregon…
The Longleaf Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The Longleaf Fund Grant supports capital projects…
The McKeesport Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The McKeesport Community Fund, established in…
The Medical Center Auxiliary Teen Scholarship Award Funder: The Medical Center Auxiliary (part of Northeast Georgia Medical Center) Geographic Scope: Northeast Georgia region Focus Areas: - Education…
The Mike Beard Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Athletes Lab Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Mike Beard Memorial Scholarship is…
The Moore Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Moore Community Fund Grant,…
The National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women's Initiatives Funder: New York Women's Foundation Inc (lead/participating organization) Overview: A dynamic national effort by leading women's…
The Neighborhood Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Golden Belt Community Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Neighborhood Youth Grant, offered by the Golden Belt Community…
The Next Generation – Northern Delaware Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Next Generation North of the…
The NRA Foundation: South Carolina Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation offers grants in South…
The NRA Foundation: South Dakota Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation offers grants in South…
The NRA Foundation: Tennessee Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation offers grants to support…
The NRA Foundation: Vermont Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation's Vermont Grants aim to support…
The NRA Foundation: Washington Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation offers grants to support…
The NRA Foundation: Wisconsin Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The NRA Foundation, Inc Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The NRA Foundation: Wisconsin Grants provide…
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.