Last updated June 14, 2026
There are currently 3,753 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation - Social Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The…
Chatham Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cape Cod Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Chatham Fund, part of The Cape Cod Foundation, provides…
Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth Foundation Grants Funder: Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga / Chattanooga Kiwanis Youth Foundation, Inc. Geographic Scope: Chattanooga, Tennessee and surrounding community Focus…
CHCF: Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Capitol Hill Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Capitol Hill Community Foundation offers Mini-Grants of up…
Cherished Communities: Upper Valley and Martha’s Vineyard Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Couch Family Foundation Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Couch Family Foundation supports…
Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant aims to inspire…
Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps Host Organization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Chesapeake Conservation and Climate Corps…
Chicago Blackhawks Community Fund Status: Active partnership Partnership Established: 1990 Geographic Scope: Chicago Focus Areas: - Middle school youth development opportunities in partnerships with…
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chicago Board of Trade Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Chicago Board of Trade Foundation Grant offers funding to…
Chicago Bulls Community Assist Fund Status: Active partnership Partnership Established: 2009 Geographic Scope: Chicago Focus Areas: - Education - Community investment - Health and wellness - Youth…
Chicago White Sox Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chicago White Sox Charities Inc Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Chicago White Sox Grant aims to improve the lives of Chicago's underserved…
Chick-fil-A Community Scholars Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chick-fil-A Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Chick-fil-A Community Scholars program awards up to…
Child First Authority The purpose of this program is to provide high quality academic, cultural and recreational activities for Baltimore City students for the after-school hours. Details - Agency:…
Child Health Association Grants Funder: Child Health Association of Sewickley, PA, US Geographic Scope: Western Pennsylvania Focus Areas: The organization supports non-profit organizations that…
Overview _NOTE: The Foundation is under transition. Applications are by invitation only._ Children Can Shape the Future (CCSF) Is a small, family foundation based in Philadelphia. CCSF supports…
Children Have the Power to Empower Award Funder: Yours Humanly Status: Active award program recognizing children for outstanding acts of goodness and community service. Geographic Scope: United…
Children of Addicts Program Funder: Robert Vasen Foundation in partnership with Youth Eastside Services Geographic Scope: Seattle area (Eastside focus) Focus Areas: - Youth mental health and wellness…
Children, Youth & Families Capacity Building Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sudbury Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Children, Youth & Families…
Children, Youth, and Families Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Caring For Colorado Foundation Amount: More than US $15,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Children, Youth, and Families Grant…
Children's Fitness Fund Organization: Southern Arizona Roadrunners Geographic Scope: Southern Arizona (Tucson and surrounding areas) Background: Established in 1991, the Children's Fitness Fund…
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.