Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from 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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TFF: Annual Grant Program Tracy Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The TFF Annual Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies in Illinois, particularly in counties like Adams and Brown.	Not published	Varies
YouthRoots Routt County Grant Yampa Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The YouthRoots Routt County Grant, offered by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, empowers high school students in Routt County to become community leaders.	Not published	Varies
Houston Food Bank: School Market Program Grant The Houston Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Houston Food Bank's School Market Program aims to alleviate child and teen hunger by providing nutritious food to students and their families at middle and high schools.	Not published	Varies
Telecom Trailblazers Initiative Wireless Infrastructure Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K A Women's Wireless Leadership Forum (WWLF) initiative supported by the WIA Foundation to encourage STEM learning, teach young women about digital infrastructure, and inspire them to pursue careers in telecommunications.	Not published	$150K
Maddox Fund: Participatory Grants The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat.	Not published	Varies
Teen Action Lab The Barack Obama Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Obama Foundation and After School Matters partner to bring hands-on youth programs to the Obama Presidential Center.	Not published	Varies
Nike Community Impact Fund Grant Program The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Nike Community Impact Fund Grant Program, established in 2010, supports nonprofits and schools in the Portland area, focusing on promoting sport and physical activity.	Not published	$5K – $25K
NCAC: Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) Grant North Carolina Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K The North Carolina Arts Council's Traditional Arts Program for Students (TAPS) connects students with local traditional artists through after-school programs.	Not published	$5K
Frances Tiafoe Fund - Individual Player Grants Usta Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $40K The Frances Tiafoe Fund, established in 2023, provides individual player grants to support youth tennis players and scholarships for higher education.	Not published	$40K
LBCF Community Impact Grant Long Beach Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The LBCF Community Impact Grant aims to support organizations addressing post-pandemic learning loss and mental health needs of youth in Long Beach.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region Grant Adirondack Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region, established in 2005 by Michael Ellis, provides vital resources for local nonprofits in Johnsburg, Chester, Minerva, Horicon, and Schroon.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Curry Family Foundation Grant The Curry Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Curry Family Foundation Grant aims to support local non-profit organizations working to enhance the lives of endangered children and disadvantaged individuals.	Not published	Up to $25K
Providence Shelter Grant Providence Shelter for Colored Children · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Providence Shelter Grant aims to support programs that address educational disparities and mental health issues among children of African descent in Rhode Island.	Not published	Up to $10K
Film and Media Career Development Program Independent Feature Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An 8-week virtual program that allows students from across the country to learn from industry professionals and provides resources for navigating career choices in film and media.	Not published	Varies
Dallas Stars Foundation Community Grants Dallas Stars Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dallas Stars Foundation Community Grant Program aims to provide financial support to local non-profits, enhancing awareness of their charitable missions through the 50/50 Raffle at Dallas Stars games.	Not published	Varies
Student Grants (Innovation Fund) Irvington Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The IEF awards Innovation Fund grants to Irvington High School students to support student-initiated innovative projects and initiatives.	Not published	Varies
GLCF: Field of Interest Grants Greater Lafayette Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Lafayette Community Foundation offers a variety of Field of Interest Grants aimed at supporting diverse community needs in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.	Not published	Varies
Inukai Family Foundation Grant The Inukai Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Inukai Family Foundation, established in honor of Richard Michael “Dick” Inukai, supports nonprofit organizations that enhance community welfare in Oregon, Idaho, and Southwest Washington.	Not published	Varies
4-H Learning Experience Sponsorships Michigan 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · $130K Reduce costs for youth and volunteers to attend Michigan 4-H programs and events Annual sponsorships to make Michigan 4-H learning experiences and events more accessible and affordable for youth and volunteers.	Not published	$130K
WISH: What Inspires Students' Hearts Project Lemonade Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $400 The WISH Program helps youth in foster care attend camps, participate in sports, and engage in extracurricular and enrichment activities by providing grants to offset activity costs.	Rolling	Up to $400
Service League Fund Grant Bartlesville Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Service League Fund Grant, offered by the Bartlesville Community Foundation, supports 501(c)3 organizations providing services to youth in Washington County.	Not published	Up to $5K
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Grants Roy J Carver Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust provides grants primarily to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in Iowa and parts of Illinois.	Not published	Varies
Fund for the Future Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago · Foundation Not published · $550K – $5M Comprehensive List of Fund for the Future Supported Programs to Date: Young Families: jBaby Chicago, JUF Early Childhood Collaborative, JUF Infertility Project, PJ Library Chicago, JUF Right Start Youth: B'nai B'rith Beber Camp Chicago…	Not published	$550K – $5M
CGF: Selinsgrove Fund Community Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Selinsgrove is pleased to announce information regarding the 2023 competitive grant round.	Not published	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 30, 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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