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 Foundation of Southwest Kansas General Grants Geographic Scope: Southwest Kansas Eligibility: Non-profit organizations, schools, and government entities Focus Areas: - Charitable…
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley: YEP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Overview…
Community Friends of Santa Barbara™ Scholarship Program Overview: The Community Friends of Santa Barbara™ scholarship program honors the dedication and service of local high school students by…
Community Fund Funder: Porter County Community Foundation Inc (PCCF) Geographic Scope: Porter County, Indiana Focus Areas: - Youth programs - Health and human services - Animal welfare - Arts and…
Community Fund Overview: The Community Fund is an unrestricted fund that makes grants responsive to the community's greatest needs. Geographic Scope: Cattaraugus County, NY Funding Cycles: Two annual…
Community Fund for Carmel Valley Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: June 22, 2025 Summary The Community Fund for Carmel…
Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2025 Summary The Community Fund for the Gore…
Community Fund for Theresa Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Community Fund for Theresa,…
Community Fund Grants Funder: Four Way Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Josephine County and surrounding areas in Oregon (target service area) Overview: The Four Way Community Foundation awards…
Community Fund Grants Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Sioux Falls area and surrounding regions (South Dakota) Program Overview: The Community Fund provides grants to…
Community Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Community Fund Grants, managed by the Heritage Fund of Bartholomew County,…
Community Fund Grants (Miami County Community Foundation) Award Amount: Varies; examples from 2017 range from $1,000 to $10,000 Geographic Scope: Miami County, Indiana Focus Areas: Multiple…
Community Fund Program Grants Funder: United Way of Treasure Valley Inc (ID, US) Overview: United Way of Treasure Valley accepts Letters of Intent from nonprofit organizations to participate in the…
Community Gives Youth Service Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Community Gives Youth Service…
Community Giving Fund Funder: The Summit League (CA, US) Overview: The Summit League Community Giving Fund provides grants to support community organizations in the Silicon Valley and San Jose areas.…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health LLC Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across its…
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.