Last updated June 13, 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.
Ultimate Starter Kit Grants Overview: Program providing resources and materials to support the creation of new ultimate programs, teams and leagues. What's Included: Each kit contains: - 10 discs - 8…
UltraCamp Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: UltraCamp Foundation Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Overview UltraCamp We're camp people who love camp. We want everyone, from the director…
Underground Schools: Funding Secret Education in Afghanistan Overview: Since 2021, when the Taliban barred girls and women from continuing education beyond primary school, Ideas Beyond Borders has…
UniBank Community Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Unibank Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary UniBank Community Giving is dedicated to enhancing local communities…
Unidas Youth Leadership Program - Teen Philanthropy Grants Funder: Women's Foundation for the State of Arizona Geographic Scope: - Primary: Pima County (Southern Arizona) and expanding statewide -…
Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity Overview: Special Olympics Illinois offered outreach opportunities to support local projects that meet Unified Champion Schools objectives. This was a…
Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity Organization: Special Olympics Illinois Program Type: Education-based grant opportunity Overview Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is an…
Union Scholars Overview: A summer internship program for students who are passionate about social justice and workers' rights. Award Type: Summer internship program (not a direct scholarship award)…
United Company Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Company Foundation Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The United Company Foundation, established in 1986, provides grants to support…
United Outdoors Conservation Fund Funder: Union Sportsmen's Alliance (USA) Overview: The United Outdoors Conservation Fund was unveiled in late 2018 to expand the USA's conservation footprint by…
United Tompkins Community Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Tompkins County Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The United Tompkins Community Impact Fund, managed by the United…
United Way 2026-2028 Community Investment Grant Funder: United Way of Bay County Geographic Scope: Bay County, Michigan Mission Focus Areas: - Create financial security - Foster a healthier community…
United Way Community Impact Grants Funder: 1889 Foundation in partnership with United Way of the Southern Alleghenies Geographic Scope: Cambria and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania Focus Areas:…
Overview United Way Miami Funding - Education There is much research that demonstrates the severe risks linked to juvenile arrests that include cognitive deficits, living in poverty, being a runaway,…
United Way of Effingham County Annual Grant Program Funder: United Way of Effingham County (IL, US) Contact: Linda Hemmen, Chief Professional Officer at (217) 342-3824 Website: effinghamunitedway.org…
United Way of Forsyth County Grants - Tier 1: Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Forsyth County Inc. Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The…
United Way of Greater Niagara Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way Of Greater Niagara Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The United Way of Greater Niagara Grants…
Overview United Way of Pasco County (UWPC) Community Impact Grant United Way of Pasco County (UWPC) is seeking program partners that align with our Priority Goals and Continued Focus Framework to…
United Way of South Central Nebraska Funded Partner Program Geographic Scope: Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties in Nebraska Program Focus Areas: - Education: Helping children and youth…
Overview About United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) is committed to fighting for the education, financial stability, and basic needs of everyone in Central Kentucky. Through the work of UWBG 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.
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.