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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Carolina Youth Power Fund (CYPF) Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carolina Youth Power Fund supports youth-led and youth-focused organizations working on civic engagement, voter registration, financial literacy, environmental justice, and democracy reform.	Not published	Varies
Bruce N. Griffing Trust Grant Bruce N Griffing Trust U W Por 3 · Foundation Not published · $5K – $7K The Bruce N. Griffing Trust Grant supports organizations serving youth in Derby and Shelton, Connecticut. Established in the 1930s, the trust honors Mr. Griffing's legacy of helping children.	Not published	$5K – $7K
Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Grant District of Columbia Department of Employment Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $280K The Career Ready Early Scholars Program (CRESP) Grant aims to support District youth aged 9-13 by offering comprehensive career and educational exploration activities.	Not published	Up to $280K
Rotary Internship Program Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An educational program designed to deliver opportunities to young people ("Roterns") in various vocations and professional fields while developing administrative and organizational skills.	Not published	Varies
Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding Grant Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding initiative by the Hampton Roads Community Foundation aims to foster conservation practices among youth in South Hampton Roads.	Not published	Varies
Fiesta Bowl Charities Program Grant: Kickoff Grant ( $15,000 ) Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The Fiesta Bowl Charities Program offers Kickoff Grants of up to $15,000 to Arizona 501(c)(3) organizations that support youth, sports, and education.	Not published	$15K
AF: Grants up to $3,000 for Youth Enrichment The Ashtabula Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Ashtabula Foundation offers grants up to $3,000 for Youth Enrichment programs aimed at supporting youth aged 6-18 in Ashtabula County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Awesome Fund Hopkins Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $100K Hopkins Education Foundation's grant program that provides modest grants to registered new or existing student clubs at Hopkins Public Schools.	Rolling	$1K – $100K
Brooks Gives Back Annual Cash Awards Brooks Gives Back Inc · Foundation Not published · $13K – $25K Established in 2017 and reestablished as a formal grant program in 2019. Brooks Gives Back raises funds through: Since 2019, Brooks Gives Back has gifted nearly $500,000 to South Side-serving nonprofits.	Not published	$13K – $25K
Blue Valley Ranch Youth Fund Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Valley Ranch Youth Fund was established to provide financial assistance to Grand County youth for education, activities, opportunities, and more.	Not published	Varies
Amscot Grant Amscot Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amscot Grant aims to enhance opportunities for Florida's children by supporting local 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Program SMDC Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. They support projects and programs that improve health in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.	Rolling	Varies
Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Community Grants Mary E Bivins Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Community Grant offers financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle, focusing on basic human needs, education, human services, and youth development.	Not published	Varies
SHE Change Grant New Hampshire Women's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The SHE Change award is the New Hampshire Women's Foundation's highest honor, recognizing innovation, collaboration and strengthening opportunity for New Hampshire women and girls. Award amount: $10,000	Not published	$10K
Youth4Climate Grant United Nations Development Programme · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Youth4Climate initiative, led by the Government of Italy and UNDP, empowers young people to drive impactful climate action by providing up to $30,000 for innovative solutions.	Not published	Up to $30K
Autism Community Impact Grant The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Autism Community Impact Grant by the Flutie Foundation supports not-for-profit organizations that enhance the lives of individuals and families affected by autism.	Not published	Up to $15K
Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity Illinois so Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is an education-based project, financially supported by the U.S. Department of Education, that uses the sports and education programs of Special Olympics to activate young people across the U.S. in…	Not published	Up to $2K
Music Guild of New Mexico Grants Program Music Guild of New Mexico · Foundation Not published · $500 – $6K For questions about MGNM grants, contact the MGNM Grants team via the Contact page at musicguildofnewmexico.org, select "Grants" from the Subject Area pull-down menu.	Not published	$500 – $6K
Teens About Serving the County (TASC) Youth Grant Henry County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Teens About Serving the County (TASC) Youth Grant provides funding of up to $2,500 to non-profit organizations that support youth programs in Henry County, Indiana.	Not published	Up to $3K
Lehigh County COVID-19 Relief Nonprofit Block Grant Program United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial assistance to eligible nonprofit organizations to respond to negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency Funding priorities include, but are not limited to, providing services to Lehigh County residents…	Not published	Varies
Farm to Summer Grant Program California State Library · Foundation Not published · Varies The Farm to Summer Grant Program, funded by the California State Library, aims to connect children and families with locally sourced food through engaging activities at public libraries.	Not published	Varies
Buhl Regional Health Foundation: Mini-Grants Buhl Regional Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Buhl Regional Health Foundation will award mini-grants in 2026 for implementation of initiatives that strive to increase children’s access to optimal health and well-being and/or improve their access to quality, holistic healthcare.	Not published	Up to $5K
CAP & GOWN Project Fund Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · $35K	Not published	$35K
Israel Study/Travel Grants and Scholarships Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island · Foundation Not published · Varies Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: Applicants who have previously received two years of funding may be considered, however only pending the availability of funds.	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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