Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 3,753 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
Camp Scholarships Funder: Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces Geographic Scope: El Paso and Las Cruces, TX Overview: Scholarships for Jewish youth attending summer camp. First-time campers…
Camp Shelanu Financial Aid Funder: Jewish for Good (Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation) Geographic Scope: Durham County, North Carolina Overview: Need-based financial aid for Camp Shelanu summer…
Campaign for Grade Level Reading Status: No longer accepting applications for 2022-2024 funding process Geographic Scope: Heart of Indiana region Focus Areas: Part of a nationwide movement to help…
Campbell Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation, established…
CAMPER Grant Overview Full Name: Camp Accessibility, Meaningful Participation, and Equal Representation Program Type: Three-year initiative to better include underserved youth populations at summer…
Campership Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Oceana County Geographic Scope: Oceana County, Michigan Purpose: Support for camp experiences for youth in Oceana County Status: Program mentioned…
The Guardsmen Campership Program Geographic Scope: San Francisco Bay Area Focus Areas: Outdoor and experiential education for underserved youth Program Details - Purpose: Provides campership funding…
Campership Requests Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Champlin Foundation Last Updated: August 30, 2025 Summary The Champlin Foundation offers campership grants to support Rhode Island's tax-exempt…
Campus Grants Funder: 9/11 Day Purpose: Support service projects in observance of the 2026 September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Geographic…
Canon U.S.A Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canon U.S.A Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary Canon U.S.A Donations focuses on supporting local communities and environmental initiatives.…
CANVAS Be The Good Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canvas, Inc. Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The CANVAS Be The Good Fund Grant is an employee-driven initiative by Canvas, Inc. aimed at…
CAP & GOWN Project Fund Organization: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville (Managed for the CAP & GOWN Project) Mission: Create academic pathways for children from low-income homes through…
Capacity Building Grants Funder: United Way of Forsyth County Inc (GA, US) Geographic Scope: Forsyth & Dawson Counties, Georgia Maximum Award: Up to $75,000 annually; Up to $225,000 over a 3-year…
Cape Coral Kiwanis Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cape Coral Kiwanis Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Overview Cape Coral Kiwanis Foundation At the Cape Coral Kiwanis…
Capital & Naming Rights Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: May 01, 2025 Summary The Capital & Naming Rights Grants support initiatives that enhance community…
Capital Expenses Support Grants - Small Capital Purpose: Help cover costs related to select small office equipment, building equipment, building renovation and/or construction costs, and select…
Capital Times Kids Fund Impact Grant Award Amount: $20,000 (one-time grant) Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin Focus Areas: Youth mental health services and sustainable investments Description:…
Capitol Hill Community Foundation Fall and Spring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Capitol Hill Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Capitol Hill…
CAPTRUST National Partnership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CAPTRUST Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The CAPTRUST National Partnership Grant aims to support local and…
Cara Becker ROAR for Autism Youth Fundraising Award Funder: Karma for Cara Foundation in partnership with Kennedy Krieger Institute Focus Areas: Autism awareness and research fundraising Program…
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.
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.
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.