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.
Community Benefits Grant (CBG) Funder: West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) Status: Applications for the 2025 CBG are now closed. The next cycle details have not yet been announced. Geographic…
Community Building Grants Funder: Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Geographic Scope: Baton Rouge, LA Mission: The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students is committed to enriching the community by…
Community Connection Fund Overview: A voluntary charitable program administered by Midwest Electric, Inc. that distributes funds to west-central Ohio charities and community projects. Background:…
Community Development Fund - Nonprofit Grants Overview: A partnership between the Phoenix Community Development & Investment Corporation (PCDIC) and the Phoenix IDA to award grants to nonprofits…
Community Empowerment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Boston Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Community Empowerment Fund Grant aims to support…
Community Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Responders Childrens Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Community Engagement Grant, offered by the…
Community enhancement grants: Metro Central Enhancement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metro Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Metro Central Enhancement Grants aim…
Community Enhancement Grants: Sherwood Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metro Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Community Enhancement Grants in Sherwood, funded by Metro, aim to uplift neighborhoods…
Community Enrichment Grants Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Dare County and all Outer Banks communities, from Corolla to Ocracoke Island Focus Areas: - Arts & culture -…
Community Event Sponsorships Funder: United Way of Cass-Clay (ND, US) Geographic Scope: Cass and Clay Counties Funding Type: Rolling basis sponsorships for local nonprofit organizations and public…
Community Experts Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peter & Elizabeth C Tower Foundation Tr Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Community Experts Fund Grant, provided by…
Community firearm violence intervention and prevention grants (CFVIP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025…
Community Focus Grant Program: Robert H. Janssen Youth and Youth Sports Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026…
Community Foundation for Dickson County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Dickson County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation for…
Community Foundation for Muskegon County: Strategic Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Muskegon County Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The…
Community Foundation of Fort Dodge and United Way: Special Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way And Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Dodge Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The…
Community Foundation of Lafayette Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Lafayette…
Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of…
Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County: Signature Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary…
Community Foundation of Randolph County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Randolph County Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Randolph County…
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.