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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CMCF: Youth and Senior Endowment Grant Central Montcalm Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Montcalm Community Foundation's Youth and Senior Endowment Grant, established in 2010, aims to improve the quality of life for seniors and youth in the Central Montcalm area.	Not published	Varies
Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Scholarship Brunswick Electric Membership · Foundation Not published · Varies BEMC offers a Youth Tour scholarship program through its participation in the electric cooperative system. This is a youth-focused initiative that aligns with the cooperative's commitment to education and youth development.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Fellows Research Program The Roosevelt Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies A yearlong opportunity for college students to conduct formal research and advocacy efforts on pressing social and policy issues.	Not published	Varies
Non-traditional Education Pathway Grant PNM TNMP Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Non-traditional Education Pathway Grant from the PNM \| TNMP Foundation provides unrestricted funding to support underserved New Mexicans, including youth, veterans, and seniors.	Not published	Up to $400K
Troy Community Foundation Grant North Woodward Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $2K The Troy Community Foundation Grant aims to empower residents of Troy, MI, focusing on community development through arts, health, youth, and beautification initiatives.	Not published	$250 – $2K
Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A youth-led grant program that empowers young people to incite change within their communities in the San Francisco and Bay Area. YEF has been operating since 2010 and has awarded millions of dollars to youth-initiated projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Womack Foundation Grant Womack Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Womack Foundation Grant, established in 1963 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Womack, Sr., aims to enhance educational and recreational opportunities for residents of Caswell County, North Carolina, and surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Venture Philanthropy Grants Program Phoenix Benefit Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Phoenix Club of Nashville has been making grants to nonprofits since 2001 through its Venture Philanthropy program.	Not published	Varies
Youth Opportunity Scholarships (YOS) San Leandro Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 SLED is a proud partner of Youth Opportunity Scholarships, which provides scholarships for middle school students to participate in extra-curricular activities.	Not published	Up to $500
New Chance Fund (Arts & Literature) Socialworks · Foundation Not published · $500K The New Chance Fund provides grants to Chicago Public Schools to support arts and literature enrichment programming. The fund was created following Chance the Rapper's $1 million donation to CPS in 2017.	Not published	$500K
CFGM: Impact Grant Community Foundation Of Greater Muscatine · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers the annual CFGM: Impact Grant to support non-profit organizations enhancing the quality of life in Muscatine County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Special Project Grants Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of St. Joseph County offers the Special Project Grant to support nonprofit organizations serving local community needs.	Not published	Varies
MAF Community Grant Multnomah Athletic Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $10K The Multnomah Athletic Foundation offers community grants aimed at promoting athletic participation among youth, particularly those from underserved communities.	Not published	$8K – $10K
Girls on the Run Sparking Limitless Potential Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Girls on the Run Sparking Limitless Potential Scholarship, funded by The Columbus Foundation, empowers high school graduates from the Girls on the Run program to pursue higher education.	Not published	$2K
Student Impact Award Impactlife · Foundation Not published · Varies Students who give blood, recruit donors, and/or organize blood drives qualify to receive the Student Impact Award. Recipients must earn six credits towards the award before high school graduation.	Not published	Varies
Youth4Youth Grants Vermont Afterschool Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $3K A grant program designed to inspire youth-initiated projects that benefit Vermont's young people. Open to Vermont youth ages 10-22 to apply for funding to launch their own community-based projects.	Not published	$100 – $3K
Elmo M. Royce Camperships Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support camperships for children from Schuyler County	Not published	Varies
CAUSE High School Internship & Nonprofit Grant Community Foundation Serving Southwest Colorado · Foundation Not published · $3K The CAUSE High School Internship & Nonprofit Grant offers a unique opportunity for local high school students in La Plata County, Colorado, to engage in a hands-on, paid summer internship.	Not published	$3K
Summer Youth Experience Program Grant District of Columbia Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs ( MOLA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Summer Youth Experience Program (SYEP), initiated by the D.C. Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs, aims to provide Latino youth aged 14-24 with a six-week enriching summer experience.	Not published	Up to $15K
Karma for Cara Microgrants Grant Karma for Cara Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K Karma for Cara Microgrants empowers students aged 18 and under to bring their service project ideas to life with funding up to $1,000.	Not published	$250 – $1K
GF West Michigan Youth Programs Grant The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Gerber Foundation supports youth programs in West Michigan, focusing on projects benefiting children from birth to 18 years.	Not published	Up to $10K
Institutional Challenge Grant William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $650K The Institutional Challenge Grant aims to foster collaborative research by requiring institutions to adapt their policies and enhance capacities for meaningful partnerships.	Not published	$650K
Green Partners Grants: Youth Environmental Leadership Program Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Hennepin County has three Green Partners programs: Environmental Action Program; Youth Environmental Leadership Program; and Youth Environmental Education Program.	Not published	Up to $50K
NWND Fund for Girls Grant Minot Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The NWND Fund for Girls, established by the Minot Area Community Foundation, aims to empower young women in Northwest North Dakota. This grant supports programs that foster leadership, life skills, and strong values among girls.	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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