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.
YouthBuild Grants Funder: US Labor Department Overview: Approximately $73M in YouthBuild grants to help disadvantaged youth develop job and leadership skills. Eligibility - Non-profits -…
Grants supporting development of pre-apprenticeships in high-demand industries including construction, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and healthcare. Provides academic support,…
Youthprise-Ramsey County Partnership High Fidelity Wraparound Program Status: Request for Proposals (RFP) - Closed (deadline was August 3, 2015) Geographic Scope: Ramsey County, Minnesota Focus…
YouthReach Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mass Cultural Council Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Overview Creative youth development (CYD) is an intentional practice that…
YouthRoots Routt County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The YouthRoots Routt County…
YP HI School Mentor Program Funder: Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii Young Professionals Program Program Type: High school mentorship program Target Participants: High school students (grades 9-12);…
YPC Grants (Youth Philanthropy Council Grants) Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Geographic Scope: Clark and Floyd County communities in Southern Indiana Focus Areas: Youth-led…
Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program aims to…
YSA Grants can power your service and service-learning projects year-round. - Organization: Youth Service America - Type: Foundation Grant
YSA Summer of Service Awards Funder: Youth Service America Award Amount: $1,000 per award Program Overview Recognizes young change-makers engaged in ongoing volunteer service projects. Awards help…
YSA Youth Grants Overview: Empowers young changemakers ages 5 to 25 to take action against childhood hunger through a partnership with Youth Service America (YSA). Award Details: - Project grants for…
YTAC Internship Program (Spring) Program Type: Paid internship for high school students Geographic Scope: Charlotte area, North Carolina Target Audience: Current high school students (grades 9-12)…
YTAC Summer Internship Program Program Type: Two-week, full-time, paid summer internship for high school students Geographic Scope: Charlotte and Wilmington, North Carolina Target Audience: High…
Zable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation Amount: Approximately US $20,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Walter J. & Betty C. Zable Foundation…
Zach Gordon Youth Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $300 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Zach Gordon Youth Scholarship Program…
Zach Mar Twinkling Star Award (The Pure Joy Award) Organization: Diamond Head Theatre, Honolulu, Hawaii Program Focus: Recognizes a student who represents selfless and caring joy of being on the…
Zachary Culnan Memorial Family Fund - Activity Scholarship Status: Currently unavailable - funds are no longer available for the current school year (2025-2026). Check back in the future for updates.…
Overview _NOTE: While the Foundation entertains requests from a wide variety of organizations, most grants are initiated at the direction of the program staff and Board of Trustees of the…
Zero Limits Scholarship Funder: The Jayson Tatum Foundation Mission: The Jayson Tatum Foundation is committed to empowering and supporting youth residing in the St. Louis metropolitan area to pursue…
Zink Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Zink Family Foundation Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Overview Zink Family Foundation Supporting Oklahomans through education, fine arts,…