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.
CMCF: Youth and Senior Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Montcalm Community Foundation Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Central Montcalm Community Foundation's Youth and Senior…
Overview CNS Pantex Cooperative Grant Program On behalf of Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, responsible for the management and operations of the Pantex Plant, the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF)…
Coast Electric Community Trust (CECT) Operation Round Up (ORU) Grants Focus Areas: Community development, youth programs, environmental projects, and community improvement initiatives Geographic…
Cochran Family Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: April 25, 2025 Summary The Cochran Family…
CodeYourCity - Technology Odyssey Program Status: Active annual summer program Geographic Scope: Multiple cities including Orlando, FL and Denver, CO Target Participants: 30 students per cohort…
Overview Mission The mission of the Coffeyville Area Community Foundation is to endow funds to improve the quality of life for people of the Coffeyville Area. Goals * To build permanent funds for…
Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council…
CoLab Studio / Summer Youth CoLab Funder: Neighborhood Design Center Overview: A professional development and community improvement program through design that builds a diverse pipeline to design…
Cole Center Family YMCA Restricted Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Cole Center Family YMCA Restricted Fund, established…
Coleman County Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Coleman County Foundation Grant…
Coles County Peace and Justice Fund Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Coles…
Collaborative Impact Grant Funder: Citizens Committee for New York City (CitizensNYC) Program Type: Pilot program launched summer 2024 Geographic Scope: New York City (all five boroughs) - one…
Collaborative Impact Grant Program Overview: A one-time grant program designed to encourage nonprofit organizations to collaborate on projects addressing community needs. Part of the Foundation's…
Collective Impact Fund Funder: United Way of Weld County Inc Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado Status: Active - 2025-2026 cycle awards announced Overview United Way of Weld County awards grants…
College Campus Student Engagement Grants Overview: Grants designed to support individuals or organizations committed to strengthening Jewish campus life at college campuses. Geographic Scope: Los…
College Scholarship Program Overview: NHDC provides college scholarships for students who have demonstrated exceptional community service and leadership and who desire to attend college. Award…
College, Career, and Counseling Consulting Grant Funder: Indiana Youth Institute Geographic Scope: Indiana Overview: IYI offers consulting grant opportunities to support youth-serving professionals…
Collin Wehr Scholarship Funder: Chicago Bears Overview: Financial assistance for young cancer survivors or siblings of children who lost their battle with pediatric cancer to pursue post-secondary…
Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Grant, established…
Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program aims to…
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.