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 for Environmental Leadership & Learning (YELL!) Fellowship Overview: YELL! is a paid fellowship program for young people interested in social justice and environmental protection. The program…
Youth For Youth Grant (previously named Fondersmith and Summertime for Kids) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Middletown Community Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Youth For Youth Grant,…
Youth Foundation Overview: The NJSGA Youth Foundation is a component of the organization's charitable giving, supporting youth golf development in New Jersey. Geographic Scope: New Jersey Related…
Youth Freedom Fund Funder: GSA Network Award Amount: $500 mini-grants Geographic Scope: United States (all states) Program Focus: Provides funding to GSA clubs to support youth-led projects and…
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Overview: The Youth Advisory Council of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards grants to support youth-focused initiatives and community programs.…
Youth Fund / Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) Website: ghacf.org Contact: 616-842-6378 or [email protected] Overview The Youth Advisory…
Youth Fund for Social Change Funder: Crossroads Fund Inc (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Focus Areas: Youth-led organizing for racial, social, and economic justice Description: A grant…
Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Lorain County Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants offer financial…
Youth Giving Project Overview: A youth-led grant program that empowers young people to take on active philanthropic leadership roles in their communities. Program Details: - Participants run a grant…
Youth Grant Geographic Scope: Kent County/Grand Rapids area Overview: The Youth Grant program features a Youth Grant Committee made up of students from local schools who work together to assess the…
Youth Grant Committee: Clay County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wabash Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Youth Grant Committee in Clay County…
Youth Grant Committee: Vigo County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wabash Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Youth Grant Committee in Vigo County,…
Youth Grant Program Funder: VyStar Foundation Inc (FL, US) Status: Next cycle opens August 31, 2026 Geographic Scope: VyStar Credit Union service areas including Georgia, North Florida, and Central…
Youth Grants Geographic Scope: Scott County, Kansas Unique Feature: Projects will be reviewed and money allocated by a panel of high school students. Contact Information: - Email: mariah@scottcf.org…
Youth Grow Program Organization: Growing Gardens Program Overview Youth Grow uses positive experiences in school gardens to help young people gain new perspectives on food, health, and the world…
Youth Healing Project Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: King County Department of Community and Human Services Amount: US $9,999 Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The Youth Healing Project Mini…
Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Status: Award already received (August 2019) Geographic Scope: Suburban Cook County, Illinois (all 130 suburbs outside Chicago) Focus Areas: - Prevent…
Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Award Status: ALREADY AWARDED - Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County…
Youth Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jackson Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Youth Impact Grant, administered by the Jackson Community…
Overview YIC Grants Each year, Youth Impacting Community (YIC), a youth philanthropy board funded and supported by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, invites area nonprofit agencies to apply…