Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,636 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 86 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,652 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,636; from 2,476 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $228.1M; across 1,652 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 252 with a published date

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DanPaul Foundation Grants The Dan Paul Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility.	Not published	Up to $15K
Community Impact Grant Program Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Gratiot County Community Foundation: Competitive Grants Gratiot County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gratiot County Community Foundation is interested in funding projects which will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Gratiot County.	Not published	Varies
Youth Programming - New Generation Scholars Young Artist Archival Fellowship Afro Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Afro Charities partners with Muse 360 to offer the New Generation Scholars program, which has been organized since 2005.	Not published	Varies
Youth Rural Community Leadership Program - Sweet Home Rural Development Initiatives Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mayor's Youth Leadership Council (MYLC) Marion County Commission on Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership between MCCOY and the City of Indianapolis with support from the Lilly Endowment.	Not published	Varies
SCF: General Grant Saginaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saginaw Community Foundation offers the General Grant to support a variety of nonprofit projects in Saginaw County. With five distinct grantmaking committees, it provides funding for programs that enhance community life.	Not published	Varies
Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Horne Family Foundation Grant The Horne Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Horne Family Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community services in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Washington Youth Development Nonprofit Relief Fund School's Out Washington · Foundation Not published · $4.8M – $14.2M Addresses financial and programmatic challenges from COVID-19, including lost revenue and increased expenses for safety measures. Provided critical funding to prevent organizations from closing programs or sites.	Not published	$4.8M – $14.2M
WISE Victoria Collins Legacy Fund Scholarship Women Investing in Security and Education · Foundation Not published · $2K Scholarships awarded to high school seniors from Girls Inc. of Orange County who are college-bound. The fund honors WISE founder Victoria Collins.	Not published	$2K
Mental Health Resiliency Program National Law Enforcement · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program FY2023 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · $30K – $60K The Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program, administered by the Public Affairs Section, is soliciting proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Albania that create, develop, and foster countering and preventing…	Forecast	$30K – $60K
The Ricky Martin Memorial Fund The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established by Stephen Taylor to honor his late husband, Ricky Martin, who passed away from cancer in 2022 after 30 years together.	Not published	Varies
FFA Alumni Legacy Grant National FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The FFA Alumni Legacy Grant supports FFA Alumni and Supporters chapters to create new alumni chapters, improve the quality of existing chapters, or provide more opportunities for partnership between FFA chapters and alumni and supporters…	Not published	Varies
Hillel International Writers Program Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life · Foundation Not published · Varies A yearlong opportunity for Jewish undergraduate students interested in journalism to develop storytelling skills and write about Hillel happenings while learning from experienced Jewish journalists and Hillel professionals.	Not published	Varies
Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs Human Services Department · State Not published · Varies Learn about grants, requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Responders may need to meet certain criteria or use DHS templates in preparing a proposal.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation for Dickson County Grant Community Foundation for Dickson County · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Foundation for Dickson County, established in 1999, aims to enhance the quality of life in Dickson County by supporting local nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $5K
Summer Apprenticeship Bridge Program Riverside County Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K A summer career training program for graduating high school seniors offering hands-on technical experience, career training workshops, and financial awards to support transition to higher education and employment.	Not published	Up to $3K
Schrafft Charitable Trust Grants- For New Grantees William E Schrafft and Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schrafft Charitable Trust offers grants to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts focused on youth development.	Not published	Varies
JCFKC: Menorah Women's Foundation Grant Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City · Foundation Not published · Varies The Menorah Women’s Foundation aims to enhance the emotional and physical well-being of the Jewish community through philanthropic support.	Not published	Varies
Community Foundation of Fort Dodge and United Way: Special Project Grants United Way And Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Dodge · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Fort Dodge and United Way offer Special Project Grants aimed at enhancing community life through charitable projects.	Not published	Varies
Hoaloha Ambassador Program Hawaii Global Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies HGEF launched the "Hoaloha Ambassador Program" in 2017 to give Hawaii students who are studying Japanese but have never visited Japan a chance to visit Japan.	Not published	Varies
Myron L. & Frances B. Wormley Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Myron L. & Frances B. The next deadline for this grant is Wed, 20 Jan 2027.	Not published	Varies
Mentoring Program Orange County Womens Transportation Seminar · Foundation Not published · Varies A structured mentoring program connecting mentees with experienced professionals in the transportation industry.	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 3,636 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 31, 2026, 1,652 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, 2,476 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,636 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 252 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 January–March.

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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