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 Development Volunteer Initiative Program Type: Grant program for volunteer engagement in youth development Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Award Amount: $10,000 per grant Purpose: Award funding…
Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) Status: Active, ongoing program launched in 2023 Geographic Scope: Washington State (Pierce, Clark, Yakima, Walla Walla, and Spokane counties) Overview:…
Youth Education and Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Episcopal Charities Of The Diocese Of New York Last Updated: March 31, 2025 Summary The Youth Education and Development Grant…
Youth Education Leadership Program (Y.E.L.P.) Overview: A partnership program supported by the Outdoor Heritage Foundation, the Alaska Chapter of Safari Club International, and various sponsors to…
Youth Empowered Philanthropy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 12, 2025 Summary Youth Empowered…
Youth Empowerment and Action (YEA!) Grants Overview: Empowering student voice by funding their ideas to drive positive change in their schools and community. YEA! Grants fuel student-led projects…
Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) Overview: A youth-led grant program that empowers young people to incite change within their communities in the San Francisco and Bay Area. YEF has been operating since…
Overview Youth Empowerment Grants Program Greetings and welcome to the Believe in Me Youth Empowerment Grants Program! We're here to bring tangible change to children's lives, and we're excited that…
Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,200 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Youth Empowerment Program…
Overview Springfield Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) aims to impact Springfield, Missouri programs and organizations that serve youth and promote their involvement in community service. A total of…
Youth Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The Youth Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the East Tennessee…
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) Grants Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Geographic Scope: McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, and Logan counties, Illinois…
Youth Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patterson Family Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Patterson Family Foundation is offering funding for…
Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline Program Status: Active (referenced in Frontline Funds strategy) Geographic Scope: US South Overview: The Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline is part of Southern…
Youth Engagement Participation Program | Cohort One Status: Completed (March 2022 - June 2022) Geographic Scope: California (three YMCAs participated: Anaheim Family YMCA, YMCA of San Joaquin County,…
Youth Engagement Participation Program | Cohort Two Status: Completed (October 2022 - April 2023) Geographic Scope: California (three YMCAs participated: Anaheim Family YMCA, Channel Islands YMCA,…
Youth ESD Prevention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview Hawai‘i Community Foundation Hawai‘i Community…
Youth Excursion Funder: Southeastern Electric Cooperative (SEC) Geographic Scope: South Dakota; trip to Bismarck, North Dakota Program Overview: An all-expenses-paid summer experience for high school…
Youth Experience Support Fund (YES Fund) Geographic Scope: Bainbridge Island, Washington Overview: The YES Fund provides financial assistance to young people who may not have the resources to meet…
Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Worcester County, MA Focus Areas: Youth development, community improvement, youth…