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 Cultural Heritage Fast Track Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · State Not published · Varies Applications accepted on ongoing basis with rolling deadlines at least 30 days prior to planned activity.	Not published	Varies
Ultimate Starter Kit Grants Ultimate Players Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Program providing resources and materials to support the creation of new ultimate programs, teams and leagues.	Not published	Varies
NY SWIMS Grant (Swimming and Water Safety Initiative) Tompkins Cortland Community College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $36K Part of New York State's initiative to expand access to swimming pools and prevent drowning. TC3 received funding to increase access to learn-to-swim classes and lifeguard training programs.	Not published	$36K
Project for Peace Award Earlham College Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A program that empowers young people to develop and implement peacebuilding solutions in their communities.	Not published	$10K
PCCF Youth Grants Program Putnam County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) partners with those who give to enrich life and strengthen community for this and future generations. We envision a Putnam County that thrives on generosity, connection, and quality of life.	Not published	Up to $750
Youth As Resources (YAR) Grants United Way of Kenosha County Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Funds youth-designed and youth-led community service projects in Kenosha County with youth speaking up for and addressing community needs.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Ice Mountain/Muskegon River YAC Fund The Amazing X Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies A Youth Advisory Committee grant fund managed through Fremont Area Community Foundation, focused on a specific geographic area or project.	Not published	Varies
Scott Ralls Fund Grant American Camping Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scott Ralls Fund Grant, administered by the American Camping Association, NY and NJ, supports capital improvement projects for nonprofit accredited camps.	Not published	Varies
PA Fair Fund -County 4-H Funds Reimbursement Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The PA Fair Fund - County 4-H Funds Reimbursement Program supports county 4-H organizations in Pennsylvania by reimbursing a portion of their annual expenses for activities that foster leadership development.	Not published	$2K – $4K
PCHF: Health Education Mini-Grant Program Phoenixville Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We work to improve the health and quality of life for all people in the greater Phoenixville region by increasing equitable access to quality health and human services and promoting healthy communities through grantmaking and collaboration…	Not published	Varies
GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant, established in 2016, aims to enhance community projects in Decatur County, Kansas.	Not published	Up to $8K
Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund The Almanor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
USBC Youth Scholarships Smart Bowling Scholarship Funding Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies USBC offers numerous scholarships available to USBC Youth members. The SMART program manages bowling scholarship funds and provides members a resource for inquiries about bowling scholarships.	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Impact Grant Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A new program providing grants to groups of three grantees who partner together to develop and implement collaborative community projects.	Not published	$10K
Armelde Pitre STEM Leadership Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Armelde Pitre STEM Leadership Scholarship, established by the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board and retired Pfizer Senior Director Armelde Pitre, aims to enhance the STEM workforce in Eastern Connecticut.	Not published	Up to $1K
TCF: Community Impact Grants Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Community Impact grant program employs a two-step application process. Step one is the submission of a LOI.	Not published	Varies
Excellence in Summer Service Awards (ESSA) Marion County Commission on Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K MCCOY awards $1,000 scholarships to outstanding youth workers who serve as junior camp counselors and summer staff members at SYPF-funded youth programs.	Not published	$1K
Outdoor Equity Fund (NM) Grant New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K The Outdoor Equity Fund (NM) promotes equitable access to the outdoors for underserved youth in New Mexico.	Not published	$5K – $40K
United Tompkins Community Impact Fund Grant United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The United Tompkins Community Impact Fund, managed by the United Way of Tompkins County, supports essential health and human services in Tompkins County.	Not published	Varies
Partner Agency Funding (Annual Grant Program) Valley United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $258K Valley United Way awards funding annually to its network of partner agencies serving the Lower Naugatuck Valley region.	Not published	$258K
Memorial Foundation Grant Memorial Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Memorial Foundation, established in 1994, aims to enhance community quality of life by supporting nonprofit organizations in areas such as health care, social services, and education.	Not published	Varies
Arts and Culture Program Support Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Arts and Culture Program Support Grant aims to enrich communities through arts funding for nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $10K
Delrico Johnson Fund Ultimate Players Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Fund supporting USA Ultimate's goal of increasing access and participation by contributing towards memberships and U.S. National Team tryout fees for players of color.	Not published	Varies
Total Wireless + Empower Work: Working Students Pilot Grant Empower Work · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Total Wireless + Empower Work: Working Students Pilot Grant aims to support working students in Dallas, Detroit, and Chicago through grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000.	Not published	$50K – $150K

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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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