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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
YTAC Internship Program (Spring) Carolina Fintech Hub · Foundation Not published · $25	Not published	$25
PIF Funded Grants (Community Organizations) Pitcch IN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K – $50K The PitCCh In Foundation provides funding grants to community organizations and institutions that align with the foundation's mission of enriching youth through educational and athletic activities.	Not published	$4K – $50K
RCDDAA Grants Program Riverside County Deputy District Attorneys' Association · Foundation Rolling · Varies Established in 2010, the RCDDAA Charitable Arm provides grants to underfunded community organizations serving the children of Riverside County.	Rolling	Varies
Fund for Greater Hartford Grant- Letter of Intent Grant The Fund for Greater Hartford Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Fund for Greater Hartford offers grants up to $25,000 to support nonprofit organizations that enhance children's academic and social skills in Hartford, New Britain, and Middletown.	Not published	Up to $25K
Buena Vista County Community Foundation - Small Grant Buena Vista County Community Foundation (BVCCF) · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Buena Vista County Community Foundation offers small grants to not-for-profit organizations in Buena Vista County for capital investment projects. Grants of $2,000 or less are available with no required match.	Not published	Up to $2K
Charles Holloway Fund Orange Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Mission Trip Scholarship Village Presbyterian Church Endowment Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Award grants to youth who want to go on a mission trip but cannot afford the full price. Provide financial assistance to youth members of Village Church to enable them to participate in mission trips despite financial barriers.	Not published	Varies
Trust Management Services Grant - North Coast Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant in the North Coast Region invites applications for funding projects focusing on education, community service, arts and culture, youth activities, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $15K
Grantmaking for Humanitarian Aid and Economic Development Hellenic Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Food Lion Feeds Charitable Grants Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation, established in 2001, has awarded over $17.5 million to combat hunger in its operating areas.	Not published	Varies
Eastland Giving Circle Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K The Eastland Giving Circle Grant, facilitated by the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, seeks to enhance mental health resources for children and youth in Eastern Jackson County, Missouri.	Not published	$30K
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Boys & Girls Club of PBC · Foundation Not published · $2M Federal funding to establish or expand community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours with three specific purposes: BGCPBC received over $2 million in awards supporting academic enrichment programs at:	Not published	$2M
Key Club Leadership Development Fund Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support leadership development for Key Club members	Not published	Varies
Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Grant The Emeril Lagasse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aarón Sánchez Scholarship empowers Latino youth by providing essential resources for culinary arts education.	Not published	Varies
PCCF: Youth United Grant Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth United awards grants to local organizations dedicated to creating equitable access to sports, recreation, and extracurricular activities, prioritizing increased Latinx and BIPOC participation to reflect the diversity of our community.	Not published	Varies
WIOA Title 1B - Youth RFP Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Paul & Helen Charitable Trust Grants Paul & Helen Ellis Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Paul & Helen Charitable Trust Grants focus on enhancing the lives of children and senior adults in Niagara and Erie Counties, NY, especially in the Black Rock/Riverside area.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Camp Scholarships Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies Camp grants and need-based scholarships to help families send their children to Jewish camp. To ensure that financial barriers do not prevent children from accessing camp experiences that strengthen Jewish identity and community connection.	Not published	Varies
Youth in Philanthropy Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program listed among the foundation's grant programs and scholarships.	Not published	Varies
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants McPherson County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A county-wide group of young volunteers, ages 13 to 18, who:	Not published	Varies
Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation Grant The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support programs benefiting children in Texas, focusing on growth, self-esteem, and innovation.	Not published	Up to $50K
CodeYourCity - Technology Odyssey Program Gordon Family Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 2019 by NBA player Aaron Gordon and his family.	Not published	Varies
Junior League of Phoenix Foundation Annual Grant Cycle The Junior League of Phoenix Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant Cleon W Mauldin Fnd Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant aims to support arts education and promote artistic endeavors in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).	Not published	$5K – $10K

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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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