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.
Overview Columbia Basin Foundation Vision A gathering place for charitable generosity. Mission Statement To inspire and strengthen charitable giving that enriches the quality of life in our vibrant…
Columbus Area Future Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Community Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Columbus Area Future Fund provides ongoing grants to support…
Columbus Youth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbus Youth Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Columbus Youth Foundation Grant aims to enhance…
Comcast Fellowship Program Overview: A four-week full-time fellowship opportunity for California college students who demonstrate a passion for LGBT advocacy, funded through a generous grant from the…
Comcast Fellowship Program Funder: Equality California Institute (EQCAI) via Comcast Foundation grant Program Type: Internship/Fellowship for college students Geographic Scope: California Duration:…
Committee for Disability Inclusion Grant Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin Focus Areas: Programs supporting the inclusion of children and youth with disabilities in…
CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants Funder: CHI St. Joseph's Health (part of CommonSpirit Health) Geographic Scope: Hubbard, Becker, Cass, and Wadena Counties, Minnesota Status:…
Commonwealth Corps Program Type: State-funded service internship program Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Established: 2007 by Governor Deval Patrick Program Description: The Commonwealth Corps…
CCDHH Scholarship Purpose: Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CCDHH) offers an opportunity for children who are deaf or hard of hearing to present their thoughts in the…
Communities Outreach Programme Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Islamic Development Bank Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Communities Outreach Programme by the Islamic Development Bank aims to…
Communities Thrive Program Geographic Scope: Northwest Minnesota region, with initial focus on selected communities (Warroad and Halstad selected in December 2018) Program Description: A "deep dive"…
Community Accountable Fund Funder: Baltimore Children and Youth Fund (BCYF) Geographic Scope: Baltimore, Maryland Focus Areas: Youth-serving organizations in education, health, safety, and enrichment…
Community Achievement Scholarship Funder: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Award Amount: $2,000 Geographic Scope: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative service area (Oxford, OH and surrounding regions)…
Community Action Fund Overview: The Community Action Fund provides strategic grants to vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties. The fund is powered…
Community Affiliates Network (CAN) Mini-Grants Overview: The Woodson Center awards mini-grants through its Community Affiliates Network (CAN) to support local grassroots organizations and social…
Community Assist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sharks Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Sharks Foundation, established in 1994, aims to empower Bay…
Community Assistance Fund (CAF) Grant Funder: Junior League of Beaumont Inc Overview: The Community Assistance Fund is designed to respond to the short-term needs of non-profit agencies. Twice a…
Community Assistance Fund Grants Funder: Junior League of Washington, DC Geographic Scope: Greater Washington, DC metropolitan area (District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in…
Community Assistance Grants Funder: The Junior League of Houston, Inc. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston community Purpose: The Junior League provides financial support to organizations in the…
Community Benefit Partnerships Funder: North Central Health Services Inc (NCHS) Overview: NCHS initiates Community Benefit Partnerships to directly address critical community health needs identified…
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.