Last updated June 14, 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.
Channel Kindness Awards Organization: Born This Way Foundation in partnership with Peace First Overview: The Channel Kindness Awards recognize young people ages 13-24 for their incredible work to…
Chapter Grant Program Funder: Oregon CTE Student Leadership Foundation Geographic Scope: Oregon, United States Overview: A grant program designed to support CTSO (Career and Technical Student…
Chapter Leadership Training (CLT) Grants Overview: The Chapter Leadership Training is a two-day hands-on program held in three locations across the state each summer. This experience provides chapter…
Charis Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charis Fund Amount: US $2,500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The Charis Fund Grant supports non-profit organizations in California,…
Charitable work in the County of Sussex Grants (UK only) - Large Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust Amount: More than £20,001 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The…
Charity Ball Association Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio provides…
Charity Ball Association Children's Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Charity Ball Association of San…
Charity Grants Overview Organization: Denver Children's Foundation (DCF), formerly Denver Active 20-30 Background: For more than three decades, DCF has been changing the trajectories of children in…
Charles and Jack Fund for LGBTQ+ Advancement Program Type: Field of Interest Grant Award Amount: $20,000 per grant Geographic Scope: Metro Louisville and across Kentucky Focus Areas: Support for…
Charles and Jack Fund for LGBTQ+ Advancement Program Focus: Supporting LGBTQ+ youth across Kentucky through grants to nonprofits providing care, connection, and community. Award Details: - Grant…
Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles And Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The…
Charles D. Jacobus Family Foundation General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles D Jacobus Family Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The…
Charles H. Thornton Memorial Scholarship Overview: The Charles H. Thornton Memorial Scholarship has been established to honor the legacy of Dr. Charles "Charlie" Thornton II, the founder of the ACE…
Charles Hayden Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles Hayden Foundation Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Charles Hayden Foundation Grant supports institutions serving youth and…
Charles Holloway Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District (Ohio) Focus Areas: - OCER (Orange Community Education and Recreation) camp - Support for Male Minority students…
Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver…
Charlie's Fund for Children Purpose: To invest in a child's success by providing assistance to children in need who reside in South Madison County. Background: Created from the estate of Charlie…
Overview Giving back to the community through grant making is one way how we fulfill our mission of “Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter”. Through the generosity of our donors, The…
Charlotte Community Foundation- Unrestricted Grants ( Veterans, Seniors Or Youth) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlotte Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The…
Charlotte Martin Foundation: Youth Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlotte Y Martin Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2025 Summary The Charlotte Martin Foundation…
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.