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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M&M Area Community Foundation Grant M&M Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) provides essential financial support to enhance community initiatives in Marinette and Menominee Counties.	Not published	Varies
Usibelli Foundation Grant The Usibelli Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Usibelli Foundation, established in 1991, offers grants to support local non-profit organizations in areas such as education, health, youth programs, the arts, and civic activities.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Marion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $567K	Not published	$567K
Jordan Hoak Scholarship Fund Society of St Vincent De Paul Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jordan Hoak Scholarship for Service Leadership exists to celebrate Jordan Hoak's life and to inspire young people to bring God's light and love to individuals and communities in need.	Not published	Varies
Essentia Health Community Grant Graceville Health Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas: Requests for funding are reviewed on a rolling basis. Allow at least 90 days for a response.	Rolling	Varies
Paramedic/Fire Academy Cadet Training Program San Diego Regional Fire & Emergency · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K	Not published	$250 – $1K
Youth Philanthropy Board Grant– Sussex County Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in Sussex County aims to support nonprofits that enhance family success, particularly for at-risk families facing mental health challenges, violence, and food insecurity.	Not published	Varies
Robotics Club Sponsorship Grant Gianforte Family Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K The Gianforte Family Foundation, established in 2004, aims to empower Montana youth through robotics clubs.	Not published	$1K
Hodges Family Foundation Grants The Hodges Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Welcome to the Hodges Family Foundation website. The Hodges Family Foundation was created as a 501(c)(3)organization by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hodges.	Not published	Varies
SFFI: Impact Investments Grant Schlecht Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schlecht Family Foundation Inc is committed to transforming communities in Dane County and rural Wisconsin through innovative support for organizations.	Not published	Varies
NICF: Miami County Grants - Micro Grant Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The NICF Micro Grant program offers funding up to $2,000 for projects in Miami County, Indiana, with no application deadlines. Target areas include education, health, arts, environmental initiatives, and community development.	Not published	Up to $3K
The Toy Foundation Play Grants Program National Association of Children's Hospitals Inc · Foundation Not published · $405K Through their Children's Hospital Play Grants Program, the Toy Foundation has helped improve pediatric care for more than 500,000 children since 2021.	Not published	$405K
SACF: Community Impact Grants Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The SACF Community Impact Grants aim to support programs focused on health for youth under 18 and senior citizens in Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City.	Not published	Up to $1K
VCF: South Lake Champlain Fund Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The South Lake Champlain Fund, established by the Vermont Community Foundation, supports initiatives that enhance the environmental health and cultural heritage of the southern Lake Champlain area.	Not published	$1K – $8K
Northwest Indiana Youth Arts Awards South Shore Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition and/or awards for youth arts achievement and development	Not published	Varies
Youth Day Camp Scholarship Program (Bill Hughes Memorial Scholarships) The Chino Hills Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chino Hills Community Foundation funds scholarships to help economically disadvantaged youth participate in the City of Chino Hills' Summer Day Camp Program.	Not published	Varies
CSCF Fall Grant Cycle Cherokee Strip Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community grants distributed to nonprofit organizations in the service area.	Not published	Varies
Hawk Mountain Council Registration Scholarships Hawk Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America Revocable Trust · Foundation Rolling · Varies Membership scholarships to ensure every Scout has a chance to experience what the Scouting program has to offer. Provides financial assistance for membership registration fees to remove financial barriers to Scouting participation	Rolling	Varies
McElhattan Foundation: Out-of-School-Time Learning McElhattan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: McElhattan Foundation accepts proposals on a rolling basis. If eligible, complete our Request for Information (RFI) Questionnaire (See Letter of Inquiry Deadline above).	Not published	Varies
Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP) RFP Grant Illinois State Board of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $11.5M The Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP) RFP, funded by the Illinois State Board of Education, aims to provide educational support to students facing attendance issues and dropouts up to 21 years old.	Not published	Up to $11.5M
Special Initiative Grants The Devto Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $250K The DevTo Support Foundation's invitation-only Special Grants Initiative supports innovative, transformational programs serving at-risk populations in Orange County and the Coachella Valley. Pamela R. Cohen, Ed.M., Foundation Administrator	Not published	$100K – $250K
V4 Gen Mini-Grant International Visegrad Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The V4 Gen Mini-Grant aims to support cross-border mobility for youth aged 12 to 30, promoting democratic values, civic participation, and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Community Restoration Grant Forterra NW · Foundation Not published · Varies Based on awarded examples, grants support:	Not published	Varies
Summer Camp Program USA BMX Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Action-packed programming designed to build confidence, develop STEAM learning, and provide youth with engaging summer activities at the Hardesty National BMX Stadium.	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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