Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 29, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation Grants Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
TAG Grant (Youth-Focused) The Allegan County Community Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Annual grants specifically for organizations providing programs and services focused on Allegan County youth. Administered by the TAG Team (Teen Advisory Group), comprised of youth from across Allegan County.	~December	Varies
Nexus Technology Cup Research Park Corporation · Foundation ~December · $150K A statewide technology competition designed to surface and support real technical talent in Louisiana.	~December	$150K
988 Minnesota Lifeline Youth Peer Leader Grant Dept of Health Grants · State Dec 18, 2026 · Varies Grant program supporting youth peer leaders in suicide prevention and mental health support through the 988 Minnesota Lifeline.	Dec 18, 2026	Varies
27-002-RFA Oregon Youth Corps 2027-2029 Higher Education Grants · State Dec 18, 2026 · $5.3M Request for Applications for the Oregon Youth Corps program administered by Oregon Youth Works.	Dec 18, 2026	$5.3M
Community Resource Development Funds Monmouth Cares Inc · Foundation ~December · $68K	~December	$68K
Giving Hope Inc. Grant Program Giving Hope Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $5K Giving Hope Inc. provides financial support to non-profit organizations throughout local communities to strengthen and nurture families and children.	~December	Up to $5K
Versafund Grant Program: Venture Grant Versacare Inc · Foundation ~December · $10K – $40K The Versafund Grant Program: Venture Grant provides financial support ranging from $10,001 to $40,000 for projects aimed at community engagement, education, and humanitarian efforts.	~December	$10K – $40K
Mrs. Santa Afro Charities Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Since the 1950s, AFRO News and Afro Charities have served thousands of families in the Baltimore area, providing food, clothes, and toys for children during the holidays.	~December	Varies
Jewish Camp Scholarship Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Support area youth to explore their Jewish roots through Jewish camp experiences.	~December	Varies
Community Grants Program Tempe Diablos Charities Inc · Foundation ~December · $1K – $100K Tempe Diablos Charities fiscal year runs June 1st through May 31st.	~December	$1K – $100K
IMPACT Fund Omega Life Membership Foundation · Foundation ~December · $25K The IMPACT FUND is the first initiative created by the Foundation's Board of Directors and is designed as a "Donor Advised Fund." The majority vote of the Foundation membership present at the Annual Corporate Meeting decides the designee…	~December	$25K
Meg's Legacy of Hope Grant Program Megan Butz Legacy of Hope · Foundation ~December · Up to $200K Meg's Legacy of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago (Lake Zurich, IL) that provides funding to not-for-profit organizations addressing and strengthening mental health services for youth and…	~December	Up to $200K
Annual Community Grants United Way of Blount County · Foundation ~December · Varies United Way of Blount County opens grant applications annually to established nonprofits in Blount County. One-year or three-year grants are awarded to specific programs and must be used to serve the most vulnerable in Blount County.	~December	Varies
Israel Experience Scholarship Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Support area youth to explore their Jewish roots through Israel education experiences and travel.	~December	Varies
FCCF Grant Application Franklin County Community Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies The Franklin County Community Foundation awards grants from unrestricted endowments to organizations in Franklin County. Grant applications are available beginning in December each year.	~December	Varies
Big Cover Up Grants United Way of the River Cities Inc · Foundation ~December · $2K – $28K Match-based grant program providing funding to student-led school projects that serve fellow students in need by providing warm winter clothing, food, hygiene items, and personal care products.	~December	$2K – $28K
Gabriel G. Paz Conservation Scholarship Fund Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International · Foundation ~December · Varies	~December	Varies
Youth In Philanthropy Grant Northland Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $1K The Youth In Philanthropy Grant, offered by the Northland Foundation, invites youth in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties, as well as Superior, Wisconsin, to apply for up to $1,000.	Jan 1, 2027	Up to $1K
National Recognition Awards United States Bowling Congress Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Immediate Impact Grants Waco Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $5K Provide program, operating or capital support to a wide range of area nonprofits.	Jan 1, 2027	Up to $5K
Community Grants Merrick Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County.	~January	Varies
P.U.L.S.E. of Noble County Grants (Nonprofit Application) Noble County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Jan 5, 2027 · Up to $1K The P.U.L.S.E. of Noble County Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations in enhancing educational and service-related programs for the youth of Noble County.	Jan 5, 2027	Up to $1K
Centre PACT Grants Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation ~January · $500 – $3K Centre PACT (youth philanthropy) grants fund programs/projects in Centre County, PA addressing Basic Needs Access, Education Access, Health & Wellness, and the Environment.	~January	$500 – $3K

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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 29, 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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