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 Grant Program Funder: Essentia Health Overview: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in communities across their service area. They support projects and programs…
Community Grant Program Geographic Scope: Chemung and Southeastern Steuben counties Award Range: - Program Grant: $2,000 - $20,000 - General Operating: $20,000 - $40,000 Focus Areas: Arts, culture,…
Community Grant Program Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Program Description: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in…
Community Grant Program Funder: Mason County Community Foundation (MCCF, Inc.) Geographic Scope: Mason County, WV (applicant must be located in Mason County or program must serve Mason County…
Community Grantmaking Overview: ACF's primary grantmaking program providing operational and programmatic support to nonprofit organizations serving the Aspen to Parachute region. The program has been…
Community Grantmaking - New Haven, CT Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolyn Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The Carolyn Foundation aims to enhance the lives…
Community Grants Funder: Sandia Foundation Geographic Scope: Albuquerque, New Mexico Background: Since its inception in 1948, the Sandia Foundation has granted more than $49 million to Dickinson…
Community Grants Overview: The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Community Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. The program awards…
Community Grants Funder: New Hampshire Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: New Hampshire (statewide and regional) Focus Areas: - Support for organizations serving women and girls in New Hampshire -…
Community Grants Program Overview: Spur Community Foundation's Community Grants support organizations that enrich the quality of life in the Wood River Valley. These grants support a wide range of…
Community Grants Program Funder: Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast Status: Active annual funding cycle Geographic Scope: Greene and Christian counties, Missouri Award Amount: Grants average $5,000…
Community Grants Geographic Scope: Cottage Grove area, Oregon Overview: The Cottage Grove Community Foundation awards grants to non-profit and school-based organizations helping children, families,…
Community Grants Funder: Community Foundation of West Alabama Geographic Scope: West Alabama area communities Established: 1999 Purpose The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for…
Community Grants Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation (ACCF), in partnership with The Norma Foundation Geographic Scope: Ashland County, Ohio Purpose: Support programs or projects of…
Community Grants Funder: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) Geographic Scope: Isabella County, Michigan Mission: Enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and…
Community Grants Program Name: Community Grants - Fostering Community Engagement Overview: Grants that strengthen opportunity for young people of all abilities by investing in local organizations…
Community Grants Overview: Merrick Foundation provides competitive grants to support diverse programs and organizations serving Merrick County. The foundation carefully considers each application to…
Community Grants Overview: The Marshfield Area Community Foundation offers community grants to support non-profit organizations in their service area. Geographic Scope: Marshfield Area Community…
Community Grants Funder: Taco Bell Foundation Inc Mission: To fuel every young person's boldest ambition to create good. Award Amount: Not specified in provided content Geographic Scope: United…
Community Grants Program Type: Annual community grants program Geographic Scope: Marion County, Ohio 2025 Awards: $567,000 approved to 45 local organizations Program Focus: 2025 emphasis on: -…
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.