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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Read to Ride Program USA BMX Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A program designed to encourage, motivate, and inspire youth to develop and improve their reading skills during non-school hours and combat learning loss over extended school breaks.	Not published	Varies
VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation High School Senior Scholarships Virginia State Golf Association · Foundation Not published · $8K – $197K The VSGA-VIP Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to Virginia high school seniors with an interest in golf.	Not published	$8K – $197K
Dow Promise Grant Dow Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Dow Promise Grant empowers communities by addressing the unique barriers faced by Black youth and adults in the U.S. This program provides grants up to $10,000 for initiatives that promote social, economic, and environmental…	Not published	Up to $10K
Earl Woods Scholarship Program Tiger Woods Charity Event Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship and mentoring program for college students from low-income, underserved areas, with a focus on first-generation college students pursuing STEM and other fields of study.	Not published	Varies
Jewish Camp Scholarship Canton Jewish Community Federation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Fund Grants Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Fund provides grants to support local nonprofits and causes throughout the Sioux Falls area. The foundation awards grants on a regular basis to organizations providing essential services and programs to the community.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Program Grant Jackson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jackson Community Foundation's Grant Committee prioritizes funding for programs, services, and systems change initiatives that provide opportunities for learning, action, and advocacy aimed at advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion…	Not published	Varies
The Fund for East Ramapo's Public School Students (Established by Latham & Watkins) The Rockland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $20K	Not published	$15K – $20K
Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge The Orau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Arts Alive Community Night Broadway Sacramento Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grand Junction Kiwanis Foundation Grants Grand Junction Kiwanis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Camp Fire NCW Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies The Camp Fire NCW Scholarship, funded by the Community Foundation of North Central Washington, supports high school seniors from Chelan, Douglas, Okanogan, Grant, or Adams counties who have been active with Camp Fire NCW for at least two…	Not published	Varies
Diversity Grant Program - Community Impact Grant US Lacrosse Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which provides funding to qualified organizations that initiate or continue programs and projects that promote lacrosse participation and education in underrepresented…	Not published	Varies
CFTHC Community Impact Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CFTHC Community Impact Fund Grant supports organizations in Bandera and surrounding counties, focusing on Arts & Culture, Basic Needs, Environment, and Youth Development.	Not published	Varies
ACCF Legacy Grant The Allegan County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ACCF Legacy Grant aims to support various community initiatives in Allegan County, focusing on youth programs, arts and culture, environmental conservation, economic development, animal welfare, and capacity building for local…	Not published	Varies
Island Health & Wellness Foundation General Grant Program Island Health & Wellness Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Island Health & Wellness Foundation funds health and wellness initiatives from Island-based nonprofits and community organizations.	Rolling	Varies
Fall Grant Opportunities: Youth- Boys and Girls Club of Grand Traverse Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Boys and Girls Club of Grand Traverse Endowment offers vital support for youth programs in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Spectrum Digital Education Grant Boys & Girls Clubs of the Ocoee · Foundation Not published · $6K Spectrum launched the Digital Education program in 2017 and has committed $7 million in cash and in-kind contributions.	Not published	$6K
Hendrick Health Community Grants and Event Sponsorships Hendrick Medical Center · Foundation Not published · Varies Hendrick Health Community Grants and Event Sponsorships provide funding opportunities for agencies and organizations aligned with Hendrick Health’s community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Core Grants Program Adam and Maria Sarah Seybert · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Seybert Foundation supports organizations working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children and youth in the City of Philadelphia through General Operating Support grants.	Not published	$10K – $20K
AIM for Awareness Ad Contest AIM Youth Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual advertising competition for middle and high school students and youth organizations to create mental health awareness campaigns.	Not published	Varies
San Marcos Community Foundation: Endowment Fund - Mini Grants San Marcos Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The San Marcos Community Foundation offers Mini Grants of up to $1,500 to support nonprofit organizations that benefit San Marcos residents. Eligible projects must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) and directly serve the community.	Not published	Up to $2K
Institute 2 Innovate (I2i) Program Capacity Building For Violence Prevention Programs NOFO (IL) Grant Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Institute 2 Innovate (I2i) Program provides vital funding for capacity building in violence prevention programs.	Not published	Up to $250K
Annual Responsive Grants - Cycle 1 (Cultural Vibrancy and Youth Success) San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Antonio Area Foundation's Annual Responsive Grants - Cycle 1 focuses on enhancing cultural vibrancy and youth success through multi-year funding.	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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