Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 86 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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Harvard Allston Partnership Fund (Up to $10,000) Grant President and Fellows of Harvard College · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Harvard Allston Partnership Fund offers annual grants of up to $10,000 to non-profit organizations and community groups that serve the Allston-Brighton community.	Not published	Up to $10K
Dealer.com Community Partnership Grant Dealer.com by Cox Automotive · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dealer.com Community Partnership Grant supports initiatives that create meaningful community impact, aligned with Cox's values.	Not published	Varies
OMYF Micro Grants Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The OMYF Micro Grants program, initiated by the Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, aims to support small organizations dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth in Central Florida.	Not published	Up to $10K
National Training Center for Title X and Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $3.5M We anticipate offering this opportunity in combination with AH-TPS-25-001 to operate a National Training Center that will provide training and technical assistance to all OPA-funded Title X family planning service delivery grantees and all…	Forecast	Up to $3.5M
Contests for Young Singers Scholarship Fund Sweet Adelines International Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies This fund supports scholarship opportunities for young singers to participate in competition opportunities and advanced training programs. Supported through donations to the Scholarship Fund.	Not published	Varies
Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund United Way of Iredell County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this fund supports academic excellence for students and economic success for families during pandemic-related disruptions.	Not published	Varies
The Edward and Sally Van Lier Fellowship Program Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Edward and Sally Van Lier Fellowship Program, funded by The New York Community Trust, provides grants to support historically underrepresented artists.	Not published	Up to $150K
Summer Enrichment Scholarship Alpha Sigma Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Elks National Foundation: Cornerstone Grants Elks National Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Do you volunteer with a nonprofit organization? Would you like additional funding to start or enhance a service project?	Not published	Varies
Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council Grants Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council Grants support local youth initiatives by empowering high school students to engage in philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Palumbo Charitable Trust Grants Aj and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust supports organizations committed to enhancing the lives of children and young adults.	Not published	Varies
Green Partners Grants: Environmental Action Program Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Green Partners Grant by Hennepin County aims to empower organizations to foster environmental stewardship among residents. This program provides funding for initiatives that engage both youth and adults in sustainable practices.	Not published	Up to $50K
Pratt Family Foundation Grant The Pratt Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pratt Family Foundation Grant, established in 1999, supports initiatives in education, healthcare, and community welfare.	Not published	Varies
Chicago White Sox Grant Chicago White Sox Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chicago White Sox Grant aims to improve the lives of Chicago's underserved communities through funding for programs in child abuse prevention, health and wellness, youth education, and cancer research.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley: YEP Grant Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Connecting people who care with causes that matter.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant Elbridge Stuart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant supports organizations providing essential services to underserved youth in Los Angeles County.	Not published	Varies
Autism Strong CampStrong Grant Autism Strong Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CampStrong Grant provides financial assistance for children with autism to attend day/week-long summer camps, holiday camps, and overnight residential camps; funding is paid directly to the camp/program provider.	Rolling	Varies
UWCNM: Community Grants United Way of North Central New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The UWCNM Community Grants aim to support agencies that tackle systemic issues affecting families and children in central New Mexico.	Not published	Up to $50K
DCCF: YEP Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The DCCF: YEP Grants, managed by the DeKalb County Community Foundation, engage youth in philanthropy, fostering a commitment to community service.	Not published	Up to $3K
Rebecca Pomroy Foundation Grant Pomroy Rebecca Foundation Inc (Cust) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Rebecca Pomroy Foundation provides annual grants to support charitable organizations that align with its mission to enhance community health, education, and recreation.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Oakland Youth Poet Laureate Program Scholarship The Friends of the Oakland Public Library · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K	Not published	$500 – $5K
First Tee College Scholarship Program PGA Tour First Tee Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K A need and merit-based scholarship program designed to provide financial support, life skill development, and mentorship to First Tee alumni throughout their college careers.	Not published	Up to $5K
Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants Community Foundation of Lorain County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Fund: Service-Learning Grants offer financial support to K-12 teachers in Lorain County for innovative Service Learning projects linking community service with educational curricula.	Not published	Varies
Island Thrift Community Grants - Full Grant Application Island Thrift · Foundation Rolling · $5K Island Thrift awards grants for projects, events, and programs in the following categories: Grants are made possible by community generosity through donations and purchases at Island Thrift thrift store.	Rolling	$5K

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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 31, 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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