Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 3,754 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
Grants for Youth Programs provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Youth In Philanthropy Grant Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program empowers local teenagers…
Overview About The DC Oral History Collaborative (DCOHC) documents, preserves, and celebrates the lived experiences of all Washington, DC residents and communities through oral history. The…
Youth in Theatre Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Door County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Youth in Theatre Grants aim to financially support…
Youth Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: April 10, 2025 Summary The Youth Initiative Grant, provided by the Weyerhaeuser…
CDBG public service funding for youth job training programs serving low- to moderate-income residents. Eligible applicants are local units of government in Kansas cities or counties, excluding…
Youth Job Training Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The Youth Job Training Program, funded by the Kansas…
Youth Journalism & Multimedia Fellowship Program Type: Fellowship for high school students Overview: Afro Charities launched its inaugural Journalism and Multimedia Fellowship program in 2022 for…
Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM) Mini-Grants Funder: Coalition for Juvenile Justice (CJJ) and National Youth Justice Network (NYJN), with support from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency…
Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI) Funder: National Youth Justice Network (NYJN) Overview: A leadership development program for youth justice advocates. The institute provides transformative…
Youth Leadership Camp Program Details: Powder River Energy Corporation co-sponsors local high school students to attend the "Youth Leadership Camp" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. When: July 11-16,…
Youth Leadership Council (YLC) Grant Program Program Overview: A grant program administered by local high school students who select and recommend organizations to receive funding. Funding Source:…
Youth Leadership Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yakima Valley Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Youth Leadership Council Grant, offered…
Youth Leadership Institute Youth Fund Overview: The yli Youth Fund awards $5,000 each to youth-led projects across multiple California locations. Geographic Scope: - Long Beach - Merced - San…
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Funding Overview: The Youth Leadership Program is a Valley United Way initiative dating back to the 1990s that gives high school seniors in the Lower Naugatuck Valley…
Youth Literacy Grant Program Funder: The Brooke Jackman Foundation Inc (NY, US) Overview: The Brooke Jackman Foundation Youth Literacy Grant Program provides funding to schools and nonprofit…
Youth Literacy Grants Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Status: New grant line created for 2025-2027 biennium Funding Amount: Up to $250,000 per year ($500,000 total for the biennium) Geographic…
Youth Making Change Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fund for Santa Barbara Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Youth Making Change Grants program, offered by The…
Youth Mental Health Fund - Anchor Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decolonizing Wealth Project Amount: US $100,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Youth Mental Health Fund - Anchor…
Youth Mental Health Fund - Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decolonizing Wealth Project Amount: US $30,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The Youth Mental Health Fund,…
Overview What We Do & How The Community Foundation promotes generosity and advances well-being in the South Puget Sound by stewarding long-term charitable resources that support the evolving needs…
Grants for Youth Programs come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.