HUMANITI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Youth In Action Ambassador Program Overview: A program calling on dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join as youth ambassadors focused on youth empowerment, leadership, and advocacy.…
Grants for Youth Programs
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.
3,941 grants
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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation
Youth in Philanthropy Funder: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Geographic Scope: Rappahannock River Region (Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Caroline counties, and the…
ROCHELLE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Grant Mission: Youth in Philanthropy is a branch of the Rochelle Area Community Foundation that seeks to improve the lives of Rochelle youth, promote youth involvement in…
Up to US $1,000
NORTHLAND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Youth In Philanthropy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northland Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Youth In Philanthropy Grant, offered by the Northland…
NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON DC · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $500
Door County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to US $30,000
WEYERHAEUSER FAMILY FOUNDATIONINC · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
Up to $100,000
Commerce CDBG · October 16, 2026 State
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…
Up to US $100,000
Kansas Department of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$1,000 - $5,000
NATIONAL YOUTH JUSTICE NETWORK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
NATIONAL YOUTH JUSTICE NETWORK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI) Funder: National Youth Justice Network (NYJN) Overview: A leadership development program for youth justice advocates. The institute provides transformative…
Fully funded
POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATIONFOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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,…
$100,000 annually (distributed as $20,000 per organization)
YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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:…
US $5,000 - US $25,000
YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
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…
$5,000 per project
Youth Leadership Institute · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
VALLEY UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
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…
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THE BROOKE JACKMAN FOUNDATION INC · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation
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…
Up to $250,000 per year for biennium (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027)
Minnesota Humanities Center · Rolling / Open · Biennial Foundation
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…
Stipend provided
NEBRASKA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TABLE · May 4, 2026 · Annual Foundation
Youth Lobby School Funder: Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Overview: A program designed to support youth from historically exploited or marginalized communities in making their voices heard.…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What types of grants for youth programs are available?
- 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.
- Who is eligible for grants for youth programs?
- 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.
- How do I apply for grants for youth programs?
- 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.
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