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.
Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Children's Foundation of Erie County Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Children's Foundation…
Children's Fresh Air Society Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $5,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Children's Fresh Air Society…
Children's Fund Charity Selection Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Children’s Fund, Inc Amount: US $20,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Children's Fund, Inc. is a…
Children's Future Fund Overview: A Field of Interest Fund established to support programs and organizations that benefit children in the Marshfield Area Community Foundation's service area.…
Children's Guild Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Childrens Guild Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Children's Guild Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in…
Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc. Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Children's Mental Health Innovation…
Children's Program Fund Overview: A fund focused on programs serving children and youth in York County. Geographic Scope: York County, Pennsylvania What They Fund: - Children's programs and…
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Grants Funder: Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Mission: The Foundation exists to support families of all…
Christine and Katharina Pauly Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Christine and Katharina Pauly Charitable Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The…
Chuck Kraft Scholarship Overview: The Chuck Kraft Scholarship was created to acknowledge the first board chair of HandsOn NWNC for his leadership during the establishment of the organization, and for…
Church Home Society Grant Program Funder: The Church Home Society Inc (MA, US) Website: churchhomesociety.org Mission: Making Grants to Help Youth Since 1858 Geographic Scope - Service Area: Diocese…
CICF Crosser Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Crosser Family Foundation, a component of the Hamilton…
CIRT National Design and Construction Competition Overview: The 20th Anniversary National Design + Construction Competition presents three real-world project challenges to ACE students. Purpose: To…
CIRT National Design and Construction Competition Purpose: Presents three real-world project challenges to judge students' ability to make reasoned, coherent, and clear presentations on design and…
CIT (Counselor-in-Training) Program Scholarships Funder: Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA Program Focus: Youth leadership development and workforce pipeline…
City of Lawrenceburg Youth Grant Program Geographic Scope: City of Lawrenceburg, Indiana Focus: Youth programs and services Eligible Organizations: - Not-for-profit, tax-exempt organizations…
City of Long Beach Mid-Size Grant Program Funder: City of Long Beach (funded by Measure US) Status: This grant opportunity appears to be from Summer 2022 and may no longer be active. The application…
City of Long Beach Youth Programming Mini-Grant Program Funder: City of Long Beach (funded by Measure US) Status: This grant opportunity appears to be from Summer 2022 and may no longer be active.…
Civic Changemaker Internship Program Type: Summer internship for college students Location: Washington, D.C. (George Washington University campus) Geographic Scope: National recruitment Target…
Civic Engagement Mini-Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Civic Engagement Mini-Grants…
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.