Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 89 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,654 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,640; from 2,477 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $238.1M; across 1,654 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 256 with a published date

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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
2026 Impact Grant Angel Charity for Children Inc · Foundation ~January · $100K – $900K	~January	$100K – $900K
2026 Opportunity Grant Angel Charity for Children Inc · Foundation ~January · $10K – $75K	~January	$10K – $75K
Sam Stern Memorial Sabra Scholarship Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation · Foundation ~January · 2 weeks free camp tuition Camp Sabra is the middle school program of Camp Shelanu day camp featuring: Scholarship created in memory of Samantha Stern (1991-2022), who had an indelible impact on Camp Shelanu's creation and culture.	~January	2 weeks free camp tuition
Camp Shelanu Financial Aid Durham-Chapel Hill Jewish Federation · Foundation ~January · Varies Need-based financial aid for Camp Shelanu summer day camp. Camp Shelanu is committed to serving the entire community.	~January	Varies
Overman Award (Overman Scholarship Fund) Boys' Club of Duluth · Foundation ~January · Varies Post-secondary scholarship from Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland (Duluth MN); the Overman Scholarship Fund (est. 1978) has provided $500,000+ to 130+ young people for college/post-secondary education.	~January	Varies
The Overman Award Boys' Club of Duluth · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Competitive Grants The Mockingbird Foundation · Foundation ~January · $100 – $10K The Mockingbird Foundation's primary competitive grant program for music education funding.	~January	$100 – $10K
Safety, Education, and Training Support The Right Rider Access Fund Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Right Rider Access Fund is a charitable community benefit organization created in 2011 to support off-highway vehicle enthusiasts directly.	~January	Varies
WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship® Woodmen of the World SETX Youth Association · Foundation ~January · $1K – $10K	~January	$1K – $10K
Grants to Charities Looking Out Foundation · Foundation Jan 15, 2027 · $5K – $25K Program interests include, but are not limited to: Grant decisions are normally made twice per year:	Jan 15, 2027	$5K – $25K
Mockingbird Foundation Grants The Mockingbird Foundation · Foundation ~January · $100 – $10K The Mockingbird Foundation offers competitive grants for music education for children. Focused on underserved communities, the foundation supports innovative projects that engage children directly through music.	~January	$100 – $10K
SummerTime Kids Grants Stark Community Foundation · Foundation Jan 15, 2027 · Up to $2K The SummerTime Kids Grants, offered by the Stark Community Foundation, support innovative summer youth programs in Stark County, Ohio.	Jan 15, 2027	Up to $2K
CFMC: Community Enrichment Grant Program Community Foundation of Mendocino County · Foundation ~January · $1K – $7K The Community Enrichment Grant Program, established by the Community Foundation of Mendocino County, aims to support impactful projects within local communities.	~January	$1K – $7K
Superintendent's 21st Century Awards Spark SF Public Schools · Foundation ~January · Varies Annual recognition program that honors graduating high school seniors from San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) who exemplify the characteristics of the SFUSD Graduate Profile.	~January	Varies
Westfield Service League Grant Program Westfield Service League Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Westfield Service League (WSL) offers annual grants to non-profit organizations serving the Westfield and Union County communities.	~January	Varies
Community Impact Councils Grant Program United Way of Fairfield County · Foundation ~January · Varies United Way of Fairfield County accepts and reviews applications for funding through Community Impact Councils once each calendar year.	~January	Varies
Advocacy Grant Program The Sheltering Arms Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Youth Development Grant Program The Sheltering Arms Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Collin Wehr Scholarship Bears Care · Foundation ~January · Varies Financial assistance for young cancer survivors or siblings of children who lost their battle with pediatric cancer to pursue post-secondary education. Inspired by Collin Wehr, who ended his battle with pediatric cancer in March 2013.	~January	Varies
Children's Foundation of Erie County Grant Children's Foundation of Erie County Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Children's Foundation of Erie County (Kenmore, NY) makes grants to organizations serving children in the Western New York / Erie County area.	~January	Varies
Rockbridge Community Health Foundation Grants Rockbridge Community Health Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies The foundation supports community health initiatives through grants for lasting impact.	~January	Varies
Dallas Community Foundation Annual Grants Dallas Community Foundation · Foundation ~January · $1K – $5K Through its annual grant distribution, the Dallas Community Foundation gives back to the community, investing in solutions to address local needs.	~January	$1K – $5K
Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA) Chortek Weisman Family Foundation · Foundation ~January · $540 – $5K Applicants must meet ALL three criteria: The Peter Chortek Leadership Award Committee is comprised of members of the Chortek family and other community leaders, including representatives of the third generation: Sammy and Shana Weisman and…	~January	$540 – $5K
Capacity Building Grants United Way of Forsyth County Inc · Foundation ~January · $75K – $225K Funding to enhance organizational capacity that strengthens long-term community impact.	~January	$75K – $225K

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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 3,640 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 1,654 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, 2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,640 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 256 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 October–December.

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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