Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 29, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 89 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,654 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,640; from 2,477 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $238.1M; across 1,654 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 256 with a published date

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Transformational Grants Desk Drawer Fund · Foundation ~December · $25K – $500K Provides significant multi-year funding to trusted partners driving long-term, systemic change	~December	$25K – $500K
JBF Do Good Grant The Joe Burrow Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $10K The JBF Do Good Grant, established by the Joe Burrow Foundation, aims to support innovative projects that assist underprivileged children, particularly those facing mental health challenges and food insecurity.	Dec 1, 2026	Up to $10K
Million Girls Moonshot Flight Crew STEM Next Opportunity Fund · Foundation ~December · Varies The Million Girls Moonshot is a STEM Next initiative looking for afterschool STEM champions to join the Flight Crew — a group of youth advocates promoting the value of out-of-school STEM learning and equity in STEM.	~December	Varies
Congressional Seminar Essay Contest for High School Students The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York · Foundation ~December · $250 A national writing competition run by NSCDA Corporate Societies and Town Committees across the United States for high school students.	~December	$250
Do Good Grant The Joe Burrow Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $10K JBF reviewers evaluate proposals based on:	Dec 1, 2026	Up to $10K
Grant Requests Cattlegrowers Foundation Inc · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Varies	Dec 1, 2026	Varies
Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation General Operating Grants Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · Up to $15K The Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation provides general operating grants to previously funded organizations located and based in the City of Milwaukee, focusing on the healthy development of children.	Dec 1, 2026	Up to $15K
Teagle Foundation: Knowledge for Freedom Grant The Teagle Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · $10K – $300K The Teagle Foundation's Knowledge for Freedom initiative aims to empower underserved high school students through transformative experiences in the humanities.	Dec 1, 2026	$10K – $300K
Children's Fund Charity Selection Grant The Children's Fund Inc · Foundation ~December · $20K – $25K The Children's Fund, Inc. is a volunteer-driven organization that raises funds to support children's charities in the Houston area.	~December	$20K – $25K
Competitive Grant Program Clinton County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
Louis Padovano Grants The Lotos Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science programs, free-of-charge, to middle-school and high school students from…	~December	Varies
Student Leadership Grants Dripping Springs Education Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Student Leadership Grants empower Dripping Springs, TX students by providing them with the resources they need to inspire change and achieve their goals.	~December	Varies
Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Grants Idaho FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · $500 The Idaho FFA Foundation, in partnership with AgWest Farm Credit Services and supported by a $200,000 grant from Wells Fargo, offers SAE grants to Idaho FFA members to help start or expand their Supervised Agricultural Experience projects.	~December	$500
Washington D.C. Youth Tour Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies The National Rural Electric Youth Tour is an annual week-long educational event where approximately 1,800 high school students from across the United States convene in Washington, D.C. to learn about government, cooperatives, and rural…	~December	Varies
Creative Youth Grant Arts Commission Grants · State Dec 10, 2026 · Varies Funding opportunity to support young artists as they develop new skills or advance their artistic practice outside the traditional school day.	Dec 10, 2026	Varies
Steelcase Foundation Grant Steelcase Foundation · Foundation Dec 11, 2026 · $30K – $250K The Steelcase Foundation Grant supports independent 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Grand Rapids, MI, focusing on enhancing access to quality public education and fostering communities for children and families.	Dec 11, 2026	$30K – $250K
Educational Outreach Allied Arts of Oklahoma Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $5K	~December	Up to $5K
Youth Board Grant Gilroy Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson Youth Faith in Action Scholarship Catholic Charities Inc Diocese of Madison · Foundation ~December · $2K This scholarship was established in 2014 in memory of Mary Jeanne Kennedy Anderson, a retired Madison-area nurse who served on the Catholic Charities board of directors and various committees.	~December	$2K
Lakers Youth Foundation Quarterly Grants Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation · Foundation Dec 15, 2026 · $1K – $20K The Lakers Youth Foundation offers quarterly grants aimed at empowering underserved youth through education, health, wellness, and sports programs. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000, and applicants must detail how funds will be utilized.	Dec 15, 2026	$1K – $20K
Sundt Foundation Grant Sundt Foundation · Foundation Dec 15, 2026 · $3K – $25K The Sundt Foundation, established in 1999, supports local communities by offering grants and volunteer opportunities for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.	Dec 15, 2026	$3K – $25K
ConnectHER Fellowship Connecther · Foundation ~December · Varies The ConnectHER Fellowship invites past ConnectHER filmmakers to become mentors and changemakers in their own communities.	~December	Varies
Trailside Discovery Scholarship Program The Alaska Center Education Fund · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
Americanism Essay Contest Washington State Elks Association Charitable Trust · Foundation ~December · Varies Annual essay contest sponsored by the Washington State Elks Association to promote Americanism among youth.	~December	Varies

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About grants for youth programs

Grants for youth programs support after-school, summer learning, mentoring, recreation, and enrichment activities for young people. Federal funding flows largely through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (administered by state education agencies under the U.S. Department of Education's ESSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), while private funders such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation back youth development nationwide. Local community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs round out the field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for youth programs award?

Of the 3,640 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 29, 2026, 1,654 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for youth programs?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are City of Boston (11), Midland Area Community Foundation (11), Communitygiving (10), Michigan 4-H Foundation (10), and Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (9). In all, 2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,640 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 256 have a published upcoming deadline, 1,095 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 2,199 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for youth programs?

Funding ranges from federal formula and competitive grants for after-school and summer learning, to foundation grants for mentoring, recreation, and enrichment, to small corporate and community-foundation awards. The largest dedicated federal source is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports academic enrichment during out-of-school time at high-poverty schools and community organizations. OJJDP also funds mentoring, delinquency prevention, and youth intervention programs.

Who funds youth programs?

Funders include federal agencies (the U.S. Department of Education through 21st CCLC and OJJDP within the Department of Justice), national foundations such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Wallace Foundation, and corporate philanthropy. Community foundations and local United Way chapters are often the most accessible sources for grassroots youth organizations.

Who is eligible to apply for youth program grants?

Eligibility varies by funder. Federal programs like 21st CCLC typically require schools, districts, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, or parks and recreation departments to apply, often in partnership. Most foundation grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. Review each funder's guidelines for geographic focus, target age groups, and program-type restrictions before applying.

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