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 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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Mavs Foundation Grants Dallas Mavericks Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Mavs Foundation, affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks, provides grants to empower youth, women, and families in North Texas. Since 1996, it has awarded over $11 million to nonprofits, focusing on safe spaces for play and learning.	Not published	Up to $50K
Operation Exploration (Youth at Work Grant) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K
Jack and Anne Glenn Foundation Grant Jack and Anne Glenn Char Fdn · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Jack and Anne Glenn Foundation, established in 2004, aims to support disadvantaged youth and their families through program and project grants.	Not published	$5K – $25K
NICF: Impact Grants Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · From $25K The NICF: Impact Grants support projects over $25,000, requiring a Letter of Intent for application.	Not published	From $25K
Steven Killough Grant Music for Everyone · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NHEC Foundation Community Grants Program New Hampshire Electric Co-Op Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $20K	Not published	$2K – $20K
Youth In Philanthropy Grant Funding Northern Piedmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program empowers local teenagers to engage in philanthropic activities by providing them with funding, mentorship, and hands-on experience in grant-making.	Not published	Varies
William & Sheila Konar Foundation Summer Program Grant William & Sheila Konar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William and Sheila Konar Foundation Summer Program aims to enhance equitable access to high-quality summer learning experiences for economically disadvantaged youth in Monroe County.	Not published	Varies
Opportunities For All (OFA) - Summer Internship Program Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The OFA Summer Internship program provides a win-win opportunity for local employers to have representative interns for the summer while providing bright, talented, future leaders with the opportunity to broaden their exposure to the…	Not published	Varies
Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Grant Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Grant focuses on empowering youth in the NYC-Metro area by fostering partnerships with nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Diversity Grant Program - Community Impact Grant US Lacrosse Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which aims to encourage and empower the development of lacrosse participation in underrepresented communities.	Not published	Varies
Miranda Lux Foundation Grant Miranda Lux Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miranda Lux Foundation Grant supports innovative pre-vocational and vocational education programs for youth under 18 in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Varies
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · $50K – $400K The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant, managed by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, aims to enhance student learning through various programmatic components.	Not published	$50K – $400K
Allyn Family Foundation Opportunity Fund Allyn Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Allyn Family Foundation's Opportunity Fund supports organizations in Onondaga and Cayuga Counties, New York, that advance a vibrant, equitable and prosperous community.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Parrot Charitable Foundation Grant Parrot Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parrot Charitable Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Fort Wayne area focused on children's well-being.	Not published	Varies
DeKalb County Human Services Grant Program DeKalb County (Georgia) · Foundation Not published · Varies The DeKalb County Human Services Grant Program supports local non-profits focused on improving community welfare.	Not published	Varies
Charis Fund Grant Charis Fund · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Charis Fund Grant supports non-profit organizations in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada, focusing on social welfare, health, and education.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Fiske Family Foundation Grant - Adventure Guides Program YMCA of San Diego County · Foundation Not published · $50K The Fiske Family Foundation provided $50,000 to support the relaunch of the YMCA Adventure Guides Program (formerly known as Adventure Clubs). The program strengthens parent-child relationships through group activities and outdoor pursuits.	Not published	$50K
Young Farmer Accelerator Program Legge Lowden Farm Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies A program designed to support and accelerate the success of young and beginning farmers. The program highlights exemplary young farmers across diverse agricultural operations and geographies.	Not published	Varies
Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Grant Cycle Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Scranton Area Community Foundation is on a mission to enhance the quality of life for all people in Northeastern Pennsylvania through the development of organized philanthropy.	Not published	Up to $5K
Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant Quad Cities Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance youth development, community growth, cultural activities, and relief for underprivileged individuals in Milan, Illinois.	Not published	Up to $10K
Floy Wang Memorial Scholarship Chattanooga Symphony & Opera Association · Foundation Not published · $450 In memory of Ms. Floy Wang's service as conductor of the former Etude & Prelude orchestras from 2014-2018.	Not published	$450
Yawkey Foundation: Transformational Capital Grant Yawkey Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5M The Yawkey Foundation's Transformational Capital Grant provides significant funding, up to $5 million, for nonprofit organizations to enhance their mission delivery through the development of impactful physical spaces.	Not published	Up to $5M
Youth Ambassador Program Desert Forum Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth Town Hall is currently accepting applications for 2027. Youth Ambassadors will hold a leadership role among the 150 students in attendance at each of the four events throughout the year.	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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