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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Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) Iowa Corn Promotion Board · Foundation Not published · Varies A one-year leadership development program focused on increasing college students' understanding of the corn industry.	Not published	Varies
Nevada Title IV-B Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant State of Nevada Department of Education · State Not published · Varies The Nevada Title IV-B Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, authorized under the ESEA, aims to provide vital academic and enrichment opportunities for children and families beyond traditional school hours.	Not published	Varies
Summer Internships Quadw Missional Outreach · Foundation Not published · Varies An 8-week transformative internship program designed for young adults to gain real-world experience, hands-on training, and make a direct impact in communities.	Not published	Varies
Birdies For Tampa Bay Charities Copperhead Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.5M A fundraising program aimed at grassroots charities and community organizations.	Not published	Up to $1.5M
Inspire Giving Fund Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Inspire Giving Fund Grant, established by the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, aims to promote civic engagement and philanthropy in the Sacramento area.	Not published	Up to $10K
Fast Tracks to Success - Workforce Development Program Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation · Foundation Not published · $18K	Not published	$18K
NCW Foundation for Youth Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The NCW Foundation for Youth Grant supports programs benefiting youth in Chelan and Douglas counties.	Not published	Up to $1K
Central Minnesota Women's Fund Grant Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Central Minnesota Women's Fund, established in 2002, aims to empower women and girls within a 30-mile radius of St. Cloud.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Arts & Culture: Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants support local nonprofit organizations in Dutchess County, focusing on arts, culture, and education. Grants prioritize projects that enhance accessibility for young people and seniors.	Not published	Up to $3K
Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation Grant The Bill & Rosemary Gallagher Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The Bill and Rosemary Gallagher Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Western Montana, focusing on education, arts, community enrichment, healthcare, and assistance to youth and the aging.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Arata Brothers Trust Grant Arata Brothers Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arata Brothers Trust Grant aims to enhance life quality in Sacramento through innovative educational programs. Established in 1979, this family trust has provided over $16 million in grants, focusing on children and local initiatives.	Not published	Varies
CFF Education program Grants The Christopher Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Christopher Family Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening families and communities, particularly in Chicago's Austin neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Gary E. Milgard Family Foundations Grants Gary E Milgard Family Foundation- · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: There is no deadline for submitting a LOI. Our foundations board reviews the LOI’s on an ongoing basis, but we ask that you allow 12-16 weeks for a response.	Not published	Varies
Conservation Service Corps Grants Great Outdoors Colorado · Foundation Not published · Varies The Conservation Service Corps Grants, funded by Great Outdoors Colorado, support outdoor recreation and natural resource projects by hiring youth and veterans through conservation service corps.	Not published	Varies
Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program [CB] & Enhancement Based Aid Program [EB] RFA Grant Nebraska Crime Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nebraska Crime Commission is offering up to $5,498,000 for the Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program.	Not published	Varies
Workforce Investment Act - Youth Department of Labor · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Franz Bakery Foundation Grant Franz Bakery Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Franz Bakery Foundation Grant supports local charitable organizations focused on family support, youth development, and hunger reduction in areas served by Franz Bakery.	Not published	$3K
Nikkei Treasures Scholarships Sakura Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Sakura Foundation offers scholarships to support students, including:	Not published	Varies
Joseph & Vera Long Foundation Grants The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Joseph & Vera Long Foundation offers grants targeted at non-profit organizations in Northern California and Hawaii.	Not published	$10K – $150K
NVCF: Chico Children's Endowment Grant North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chico Children's Endowment Grant, funded by the North Valley Community Foundation and anonymous donors, aims to support organizations that assist children in Chico and its surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
BCF Competitive Grants ( Annual Grants) Branford Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Branford, Connecticut, by funding organizations and projects in key focus areas such as basic needs, health, education, arts, environment, and youth…	Not published	Varies
LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens) Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing · Foundation Not published · Varies LOFT is a five-day, sleep-away leadership program for high school students (ages 14-18) who are deaf or hard of hearing and use listening and spoken language as their primary mode of communication.	Not published	Varies
Fry Foundation: Arts Learning Grants Lloyd a Fry Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lloyd A. Fry Foundation offers Arts Learning Grants aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for low-income children and youth in Chicago through the arts.	Not published	Varies
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation Grant Program MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Currently, the Foundation is no longer accepting applications.	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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