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 state and 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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Youth Pathways to the Finance Industry RFA Grant District of Columbia Department of Employment Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Youth Pathways to the Finance Industry RFA aims to provide enriching summer work experiences for District youth aged 14 to 24 through the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program.	Not published	Up to $150K
Philadelphia City Community Fund Grant Philadelphia City Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Philadelphia City Community Fund offers annual grants to support local organizations aiming to enhance community well-being.	Not published	Up to $25K
Imagine Learning Foundation: Signature Grant Program Imagine Learning Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Imagine Learning Foundation's Signature Grant Program aims to enhance the well-being of learners by supporting social and emotional learning (SEL) initiatives.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Advancing Young Women in STEM (AYWiSTEM) Scholarship New Mexico Out-of School Time Network · Foundation Not published · Varies NMOST's AYWiSTEM Scholarship supports young women in New Mexico pursuing STEM education and careers.	Not published	Varies
Youth For Youth Grant (previously named Fondersmith and Summertime for Kids) Middletown Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth For Youth Grant, previously known as Fondersmith and Summertime for Kids, is an annual initiative by the Middletown Community Foundation designed to support youth-serving programs and projects.	Not published	Varies
The Mike Beard Memorial Scholarship Grant Athletes Lab Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Mike Beard Memorial Scholarship is designed to support North Carolina student-athletes who are committed to continuing their sports at the collegiate level.	Not published	Up to $5K
Education and Youth Development Proposals Grant The Avista Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Avista Foundation supports non-profit organizations that address community needs in eastern Washington, northern Idaho, southern Oregon, and parts of Montana.	Not published	Varies
C3F: Youth Needs Grant Charlevoix County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The C3F Youth Needs Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for Charlevoix County youth by funding impactful projects and programs.	Not published	Varies
RFC Granting Programs Rosenberg Fund for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Rosenberg Fund for Children supports the educational and emotional needs of children and youth up to age 24 who are linked to targeted progressive activists.	Not published	Up to $8K
Social Venture Partners Arizona (SVP) Investee Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our full-time Investees are nonprofits in our focus areas selected by our committee to receive a multiyear investment, capacity building tools, and Partnership expertise for 3-5 years to increase their organizational capacity and amplify…	Not published	Varies
Girls in Science Fellowship Earthwatch Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides high school-aged girls from underserved schools and communities with the opportunity to participate in field research led by female scientists, with mentorship and STEM support.	Not published	Varies
Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Superior-Douglas County Arts Fund is to support projects and programs which help people develop an appreciation of the arts, make the arts accessible to all people, and expose people to a variety of multicultural arts…	Not published	Varies
Jim Desmond Grant Swim Lessons YMCA of San Diego County Housing Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant provides 100 participants per month with a FREE MONTH of group swim lessons during June, July, and August. In total, the grant funds 300 free group swim lessons for the summer.	Not published	Varies
State Missions Offering (SMO) Grant Baptist Foundation of Maryland/Delaware Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The SMO provides financial support for ministry initiatives throughout Maryland and Delaware Baptist churches, with emphasis on reaching and discipling students and young people.	Not published	Varies
Gray Family Foundation: Environmental Education Grants Gray Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Gray Family Foundation offers Environmental Education Grants aimed at enhancing K-12 environmental education through outdoor experiences.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Takoma Foundation Grants Greater Washington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Takoma Foundation offers grants to enhance the social, environmental, and cultural vitality of Takoma Park.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists aims to enhance access to performing arts education for underserved youth in the Sacramento area.	Not published	Up to $5K
Community Grants Taco Bell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Child First Authority Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The purpose of this program is to provide high quality academic, cultural and recreational activities for Baltimore City students for the after-school hours.	Not published	Varies
Kay's Kamp Legacy Grant Kay's Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Continue the legacy of Kay's Kamp, Delaware's Oncology Camp, which concluded operations after 15 years of service. This grant opportunity supports oncology camps to serve children with cancer in the region.	Not published	$1K – $5K
TSBCF Community Grantmaking The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Troy Savings Bank Charitable Foundation is dedicated to strengthening communities through impactful grantmaking. It focuses on programs that foster community development, youth development, and artistic initiatives.	Not published	$3K
Opportunity for Youth Fund Columbine Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This fund helps provide financial assistance to young people whose families' financial means do not allow them to pay for activities for which the young person has earned the right to participate.	Not published	Varies
Susan L. Lichter Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual scholarship supporting teens from greater Ann Arbor in their participation in peer-based Israel programs.	Not published	Varies
Survivor Fellowship Program for Students Grant Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Survivor Fellowship Program for Students, initiated by Everytown for Gun Safety in 2015, empowers individuals directly affected by gun violence.	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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