Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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John William Jackson Fund Grant Idaho Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John William Jackson Fund, established in 2000, supports Idaho youth through academic scholarships, performing arts grants, and outdoor sporting experiences.	Not published	Varies
Mary Ann Norman Bean Scholarship Greensboro Symphony Guild · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
With Youth For Youth (WYFY) Grant Opportunity for Southeast Michigan Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Michigan Afterschool Partnership (MASP) is the statewide voice and coordinating hub for out-of-school time programs that support Michigan’s young people, families, and communities.	Not published	Up to $100K
Partners for Rural Impact (PRI) Internship Program Partners for Rural Impact Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A paid internship opportunity designed to develop leadership, communication, and service skills while providing hands-on career experience and community impact.	Not published	Varies
A Little Hope Grant Program A Little Hope Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A Little Hope, Inc. is a not-for-profit publicly supported charitable foundation, recognized by the IRS under 501(c)(3), which grants funds to organizations that provide bereavement support services and grief counseling to children, teens…	Not published	Varies
Comcast Fellowship Program Listed by Equality California · Foundation Not published · Varies A four-week full-time fellowship opportunity for California college students who demonstrate a passion for LGBT advocacy, funded through a generous grant from the Comcast Foundation.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An intensive leadership development program for young people to develop skills, build confidence, and make connections with leaders in their community and around the world.	Not published	Varies
Public Voices Fellowship on Racial Justice in Early Childhood National Black Child Development Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to bring new and diverse voices into racial justice in early childhood conversations.	Not published	Varies
Take Stock in Children® Program Brevard Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive youth development program that provides scholarships, mentorship, and support to help students achieve academic and personal success.	Not published	Varies
CFRRR: Youth In Philanthropy Grant Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region's Youth in Philanthropy Grant empowers local youth by providing them with decision-making authority and funding to tackle pressing issues in their communities.	Not published	$10K
Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation Grant Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation runs an open grant process for organizations improving access to EDUCATION or MENTAL HEALTH for children, youth, and families.	Not published	Varies
Youth Recreational Scholarships Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Loveland Parks and Recreation Foundation provides scholarships to enable low-income or at-risk youth in Loveland to participate in recreational programming. The foundation receives over 200 scholarship requests annually.	Not published	Varies
The Andrew J. Dockery Teen Volunteer of the Year Award The Medical Center Foundation Inc DBA the Northeast Georgia Health System Foun · Foundation Not published · $700 Annual award of $700 plus recognition for the most outstanding teen volunteer of the year.	Not published	$700
Caring For Colorado Grant Program: Public Policy Advocacy Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caring For Colorado Grant Program focuses on public policy advocacy to enhance the health and well-being of children, youth, and families in Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control Maryland Department of Health · State Not published · Varies The MDH Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control oversees state and local programs to prevent youth and young adults from starting to use tobacco and provide treatment support to Maryland residents who are using tobacco and are ready to…	Not published	Varies
Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities St David's Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K	Not published	$20K – $100K
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Grants Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation provides essential funding to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of economically and socially disadvantaged individuals.	Not published	Varies
Twin Cities Fund: Capital Grants: Capacity Best Buy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Twin Cities Fund by the Best Buy Foundation provides capacity grants to nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.	Not published	$100K
Gadomski Foundation Grant The Gadomski Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gadomski Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations primarily in the Lehigh Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, Atlantic City, and Chicago.	Not published	Varies
Hanson Foundation Grant John K and Luise V Hanson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John K. and Luise V. Hanson Foundation, established in 1970, focuses on enhancing community quality of life in north central Iowa.	Not published	Varies
Kids Caring for the Community Program Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters · Foundation Not published · $3K – $9K Recognize and reward elementary schools for community service projects and volunteerism	Not published	$3K – $9K
Youth Development Division (YDD) - Youth Reengagement Opportunity Grant (RFA) (OR) Oregon Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The Youth Development Division (YDD) in Oregon is offering the Youth Reengagement Opportunity Grant to support community-based initiatives aimed at reengaging youth aged 14-24 who have left high school without a diploma.	Not published	$100K – $300K
Zero Limits Scholarship The Jayson Tatum Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Zero Limits Scholarship was created to help ease some of the financial burden that often prevents promising students from pursuing post-secondary education. Many recipients come from families facing financial hardship.	Not published	$10K
Skylight Foundation Grant Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations provide ongoing support to various non-profit organizations, focusing on community improvement in Pierce County, Washington.	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 30, 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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