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 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 F. Wegman Fund Grant Rochester Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The John F. Wegman Fund, established in 1953, focuses on enhancing community welfare in Rochester and Monroe County.	Not published	$2K – $10K
MEOR Vision Meor Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MEOR Vision is a sophisticated and nuanced look at how Jewish wisdom can impact modern life.	Not published	Varies
Applied Mathematics and Aerospace Engineering Summer Academy Cameron University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual summer academy designed to introduce middle school girls to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) disciplines, with a focus on mathematics and aerospace engineering.	Not published	Varies
Faith Mission Fund Grant Pinellas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Faith Mission Fund, established by Faith Mission, Inc. in 2001, supports family stability in the Crystal Beach area. This grant is invitation-only and awards up to $10,000 for projects benefiting community youth or the elderly.	Not published	Up to $10K
Medical Center Auxiliary Teen Scholarship Award Northeast Georgia Health System Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $700 The Medical Center Auxiliary honors teen volunteers annually at an appreciation dinner. The Teen Scholarship Award recognizes outstanding teen volunteers who have given significant service hours to Northeast Georgia Medical Center.	Not published	$500 – $700
2025-2026 Kickstart Kids Grant Program Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2025-2026 Kickstart Kids Grant Program, provided by the Texas Education Agency, aims to support martial arts initiatives that foster character and life skills in middle and high school students.	Not published	Varies
Invest for Kids General Grant Program Invest for Kids Inc · Foundation Not published · Average award about $200,000	Not published	Average award about $200,000
Shikhar and Kristin Saxena Foundation Grant The Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Foundation Shikhar and Kristin Saxena Family Office · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: (Resuming 2024) The Saxena Family Foundation has closed applications for grants for 2023.	Not published	Varies
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Community Grants Kitsap Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Kitsap Community Foundation (KCF) offers competitive grants up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations serving Kitsap and North Mason County.	Not published	Up to $5K
MFB 4-H Excellence in Agriculture Award Michigan 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing outstanding 4-H members demonstrating excellence in agriculture. Part of the annual Legacy Awards recognition program.	Not published	Varies
Nature Kids/Jóvenes de la Naturaleza (NKJN) Full Scholarships Thorne Ecological Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Full scholarships are offered for Thorne Camps and other nature-based programs through the Nature Kids/Jóvenes de la Naturaleza (NKJN) community.	Not published	Varies
Seybert Foundation Core Grants Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seybert Foundation supports organizations working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children and youth in the City of Philadelphia.	Not published	Varies
Women's Fund Grants The Stateline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Y.O.U.T.H. Grants - Youth Opportunities Unlimited Throughout Hillsdale Hillsdale County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Y.O.U.T.H. Grants program, sponsored by the Hillsdale County Community Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life for youth in Hillsdale County.	Not published	Varies
Worthington Family Foundation Grant Program Worthington Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Worthington Family Foundation Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to the arts and environmental initiatives benefiting children and young adults.	Not published	Varies
TowerCares Foundation Grants Towercares Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The TowerCares Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that support children in need and military families in the Baltimore/Washington area. New organizations must consult a Foundation Ambassador before applying.	Not published	Varies
Immersive Jewish Experience Scholarship (IJEX) United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The IJEX provides needs-based and modest incentive scholarships for short-term, immersive Jewish programs.	Not published	Varies
Janice Seagraves Family Foundation Grant Janice Seagraves Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janice Seagraves Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental entities along the Hwy 93 and Hwy 75 Corridor in northern Nevada and Idaho.	Not published	Varies
WV Central Federal Credit Union's Day of Giving Grant Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · Varies The WV Central Federal Credit Union's Day of Giving Grant supports 501(c)3 organizations in Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Wirt, Wood in West Virginia, and Washington in Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Education/STEM Grants Pacificorp Foundation Aka Pacific Power · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Pacific Power Foundation provides Education/STEM Grants aimed at enhancing community vitality through charitable investments.	Not published	Up to $10K
William Talbott Hillman Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The William Talbott Hillman Foundation Grant supports innovative arts programming in Pittsburgh and NYC, focusing on young people and BIPOC communities.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Live Like Sam and Cole Sport PCHS Community Scholarship Live Like Sam Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Recognize high school seniors who demonstrate character and live by Live Like Sam C.A.R.E. principles (Community, Athletics, Responsibility, Education).	Not published	$1K
Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K The Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund, established by the Heisman Trophy Trust in 2017, supports nonprofits in New York City and surrounding areas that promote athletics, academics, and youth development for individuals up to 18 years…	Not published	$20K – $40K
Kansas City Chiefs / Hunt Family Foundation Spring Grant Cycle Chiefs Ambassadors Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Every spring, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Hunt Family Foundation give grants to local Kansas City-area organizations making the city a better place for children and families.	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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