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.
Civic Participation Fellowship Program - Community Service Project Funding Funder: Latino Community Fund Inc (Georgia, US) Website: lcfgeorgia.org Geographic Scope: Georgia Award Amount: Up to $2,500…
Civic Spring Fellowship Administered by: Institute for Citizens & Scholars Purpose: Provide summer civic learning experiences for young people to engage in civic engagement and develop civic…
Civics Grants Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Status: Active Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus: Civic engagement and civics education programming Example Grantee: YMCA of the North's Students…
Overview _NOTE: Every applicant is required to contact our program officer before_ _submitting an application._ Clare County Community Foundation Grants The Clare County Community Foundation (CCCF)…
Clare County Youth Action Council Grants (ClareYAC) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Clare County Youth Action Council Grants,…
Clarion County Junior Sportsmen Program Funder: Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth Geographic Scope: Open to youth from Clarion, Venango, Forest, Jefferson, and Armstrong County Age Range: 16-21…
Class Act Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Schools around the world, including homeschool programs Focus Areas: Student acts of kindness in the following categories: - Advocacy - Community…
Clean Lakes Grants Funder: Clean Lakes Alliance Inc (Madison, WI) Geographic Scope: Yahara Watershed (Dane County, Wisconsin area) Focus Areas: - Lake improvement and protection projects - Farmland…
Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Cleon W. Mauldin Foundation…
Clifton Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Clifton Family Scholarship at Montana State University supports dedicated…
Climate Justice Fellowship (NY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Amount: US $40,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Climate…
CLIMB Near Peer Mentorship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Muir Health Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The CLIMB Near Peer Mentorship Program by John Muir Health offers a year-long…
Clinton County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clinton County Community Foundation Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Clinton County Community Foundation, established through the…
Clipper Ship Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clipper Ship Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Clipper Ship Foundation Grant aims to enhance…
Cloquet Educational Foundation Grant Program Overview: Grant funding distributed to educational initiatives that serve Cloquet Public School students. Geographic Scope: Cloquet Public Schools (ISD…
Closing the Opportunity Gap Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Geographic Scope: Eight-county footprint in Southwest Alabama Focus Areas: Programs that narrow the opportunity gap among…
Cloudbreak Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cloudbreak Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Cloudbreak Foundation Grant supports nonprofit…
Clover Kids Community Service Mini-Grants Geographic Scope: Iowa Target Audience: Clover Kids program participants (K-3rd grade) Purpose: Mini-grants to support community service projects by young…
Clubs for Kids Scholarship Sponsorship Organization: Beaufort Charities Inc (SC, US) Purpose: Support deserving children to discover the rewards and benefits of golf Overview Beaufort Charities seeks…
CMCF: Julianne Williams Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $1,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Julianne Williams Fund Grants aim to empower girls…
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.