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 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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Teen REACH Training, Technical Assistance and Support TR-TTAS Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $625K The Teen REACH Training, Technical Assistance and Support (TR-TTAS) program, administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services, aims to empower at-risk youth aged 6-17 through structured out-of-school programming.	Not published	$625K
John T. & Lois "Sonny" Velkas Child Welfare Fund Grant Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The John T. & Lois "Sonny" Velkas Child Welfare Fund prioritizes initiatives that enhance the welfare of children in Hancock and Harrison counties.	Not published	Varies
SC State Fair Livestock Scholarships South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $12K SC Farm Bureau provides scholarships for youth competing in livestock events at the SC State Fair.	Not published	$1K – $12K
JCCC Student Development and Achievement Grants Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 1991, the JCCC Foundation and its programs are the formalized expression of friendship and community involvement of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago (JCCC).	Not published	Varies
Fiesta Events: Spirit of the Fiesta Bowl Grant Fiesta Events Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Fiesta Events: Spirit of the Fiesta Bowl Grant aims to support nonprofits that align with the mission of promoting youth, sports, and education.	Not published	Up to $50K
PRO 2026-07 Water Safety Leading Grant Childrens Board Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The PRO 2026-07 Water Safety Leading Grant aims to fund initiatives that enhance water safety for children and families in Hillsborough County.	Not published	Varies
Oakland Athletic League Community Sports Grant Program Positive Coaching Alliance · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Selected partners receive access to PCA's leadership development and coaching resources Building on successful Fall 2025 launch, Winter/Spring 2026 represents the next phase of the Oakland Athletic League Community Sports Grant Program…	Not published	$5K – $20K
Lisa McKinstry Memorial Fund Waterloo Community Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support the advancement of the student experience within the WCSD, allowing students to further their passions, life skills, and other interests to become leaders and innovators	Not published	Varies
World Kinect Corporation Diversity Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K World Kinect Corporation partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) to support and recognize historically underrepresented students.	Not published	Up to $5K
Strengthening Windward O‘ahu Communities Grant Harold KL Castle Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to US $25,000 The Harold K.L. Castle Foundation is dedicated to strengthening Windward O‘ahu communities by investing in their rich cultural heritage, youth, and natural resources.	Not published	Up to US $25,000
ML20 Scholarship Program Maurice Lucas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K College scholarship program providing financial assistance to qualifying student participants from the Maurice Lucas Foundation Academy programs toward their post-high school education.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Kowalski Robinson Youth Inspire Scholarship Athlife Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AthLife Foundation's national network established this scholarship fund in spring 2014 for deserving student-athletes who have made an impact in their respective schools and surrounding community.	Not published	Varies
Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Scholarships Grant Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ozaukee County 4-H Foundation Scholarships support outstanding 4-H members pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Alternatives to Secure Detention for Juvenile Status Offenders (Formula Grant program) Kids Forward Inc · Foundation Not published · $215K	Not published	$215K
County Fairground Improvement Grant Compeer Financial, ACA · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant Program aims to support rural communities within Compeer Financial’s territory by providing funding for upgrades and repairs to county fair facilities.	Not published	Up to $4K
Spark Grants Greater Tacoma Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Spark Grants support creative, grassroots community initiatives and projects that build community in Pierce County.	Not published	Varies
All Kids Thrive Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Windsor Rotary Community Foundation General Grant Program Windsor Rotary Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Rotary Club of Windsor typically holds a major fundraiser each year (e.g., "An Evening in Seville") to raise funds for the Windsor Rotary Community Foundation.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Alaska Airlines Foundation Grant Alaska Airlines Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Alaska Airlines Foundation Grant supports youth in underserved areas of Alaska and Hawaii, focusing on empowering young people through career exploration, mentorship, and skill development.	Not published	$5K – $20K
CFJH: Youth Philanthropy Grant Program Community Foundation of Jackson Hole · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The CFJH Youth Philanthropy Grant Program empowers Teton County high school students to engage in philanthropy by evaluating grant applications from local nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $3K
Hunter R3 (Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation) Grant Program Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hunter R3 Grant Program, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, aims to enhance safe and ethical hunting through recruitment, retention, and reactivation efforts.	Not published	Varies
ECF of The Boeing Company: Portland Chapter Grant Program Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Employees Community Fund (ECF) of The Boeing Company empowers employees by pooling their donations to support nonprofits in their communities.	Not published	Up to $40K
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grant Skilling Joseph Kennard TD · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grant supports social welfare agencies in Philadelphia, enhancing community welfare through targeted programs.	Not published	$1K – $10K
CFGB Grants: LGBTQ Fund The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of this Fund is to cultivate one community that supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning individuals and families with the belief that all people should be treated with equal respect and dignity in a…	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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