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.
YES! Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The YES! Fund, established by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation,…
YMCA Antonio Little Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship Geographic Scope: Rockford community, Illinois Eligibility: - Young man of color - Ages 16 to 19 - Demonstrates excellence in leadership -…
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The YMCA of…
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties offers…
YMCA Teen Leadership Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship Geographic Scope: Rockford community, Illinois Eligibility: - Young individual (any gender) - Ages 16 to 19 - Exemplifies leadership within the…
YMCA Youth Advocate Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council Of Young Mens Christian Assns Of The Usa Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The YMCA Youth Advocate Program empowers high…
Overview Yolo Air Quality Education Grant The Yolo Air Quality Education Grant of the Yolo Community Foundation aims to improve air quality by engaging Yolo County children in programs that drive…
You & Me Community Grant Funder: Arcadia Educational Foundation (AEF) Geographic Scope: Arcadia community, California Award Amounts: - Up to $1,000 for individual applicants - Up to $2,500 for group…
Young Achievers Award Purpose: Recognition program created by the International Leadership Network to honor students who exhibit dedication for learning and involvement in their community. Geographic…
Young Adult Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Combined Jewish Philanthropies Of Greater Boston Inc Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2024 Summary The Young Adult…
The purpose of this program is to donate the collection of library materials, primarily targeted at young adults ages 12-18, that are received for review each year by the funding agency. Materials…
Overview Young Adults Israel Engagement Grants Does your organization have an idea, project, or event to bring Israeli arts, culture, or innovation to young adults with the goal of fostering a…
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest - 2-Dimensional Overview: Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American…
Young Artist Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Onondaga County, NY region A scholarship program for young artists. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were…
Young Farmer Accelerator Program Program Type: Support program for early-career farmers Overview: A program designed to support and accelerate the success of young and beginning farmers. The program…
Young Jewish Fund Overview: A Federation giving circle created by the Bay Area Tribe, a group of local Jewish young adults. The inaugural fund focuses on addressing antisemitism in the Jewish…
Young Jewish Fund Overview: A giving circle for Bay Area Jewish young adults to come together in community while engaging in philanthropy. Geographic Scope: Bay Area Focus Areas: - Local and online…
Young Jewish Fund Overview: An inaugural giving circle founded in 2024 by The Bay Area Tribe, a group of local Jewish young adults, in partnership with the Federation. Mission: Bringing young adults…
Young Musician Leadership Award Organization: Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) Purpose: Encourages a more intentional pathway into the field of arts administration by recognizing…
Overview Founded in 1980, First Nations Development Institute began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through mid-year 2024, we have successfully managed 3,473 grants totaling $85 million to…