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 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 Program Funder: Hub Coalition Porter County Geographic Scope: Porter County, Indiana (Valparaiso, Portage, Chesterton, and surrounding areas) Focus Areas: - Prevention - Mental…
Wood River Community Centennial Foundation - Community Grants Organization: Wood River Community Centennial Foundation (WRCCF) Geographic Scope: Wood River, Nebraska area Overview: The Wood River…
Community Grants for Kiwanis Clubs Organization: Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Geographic Scope: California, Nevada, and Hawaii (Cal-Nev-Ha District) Program Overview The Cal-Nev-Ha Children's Fund…
Community Grants & Donations Overview: A&N Electric Cooperative strives to support outstanding youth, community organizations and events that benefit members within their service territory.…
Community Grants & Donations Program Overview: A&N Electric Cooperative provides funding to support outstanding youth, community organizations, and events that benefit members within their service…
Community Grants for Cultural Vitality Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Last Updated: April 29, 2023 Summary The Community Grants for Cultural Vitality initiative by the…
Community Grants Program Funder: Permian Basin Area Foundation Geographic Scope: West Texas, Permian Basin, and Trans-Pecos region Overview: The Permian Basin Area Foundation manages two community…
Community Grants Program Overview: The Telluride Foundation's Community Grants program is one of its fundamental programs, supporting the vibrancy of the community as well as core safety net…
Community Grants Program Funder: Tempe Diablos Charities Inc. Geographic Scope: Tempe, Arizona Award Range: $1,000 to $100,000, depending on revenues Mission: Fund non-profit organizations in Tempe,…
Community Grants Program Funder: Rotary Club of Fresno and Fresno Rotary Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater Fresno area and projects that primarily benefit Fresno residents Eligibility: -…
Community Grants Program Overview: Through donations, philanthropic gifts, and fundraisers, the Bennington Community Foundation uses grants to help the community grow. Total Funding History: Since…
Community Grants Program Organization: Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc (FL, US) Overview: The Ocean Reef Community Foundation's annual Community Grants Program provides substantial funding to…
Community Grants Program Funder: Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation Geographic Scope: Bainbridge Island, Washington Focus Areas: Capital improvement projects (not programs or operations)…
Community Grants Program Geographic Scope: South Berrien and Cass Counties, Michigan Overview: The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and…
Community Grants Program Geographic Scope: Hastings, Nebraska area Overview: The Hastings Community Foundation's Community Grants program awards funding to local nonprofits for a variety of purposes.…
Community Grants Program Funder: Oregon Medical Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Oregon Focus Areas: - Medical mentorship programs - Public health education - Programs reaching prospective DO,…
Community Grants Program Funder: Central Florida Women's League Foundation Program Type: Annual grants to support Central Florida-based nonprofits Geographic Scope: Central Florida (Dr Phillips,…
Community Grants Program Organization: Spirit of Construction Foundation Outreach Committee Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana regions Focus Areas:…
Community Grants Program (CGP) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Community Grants Program (CGP) by The Denver…
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.