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 state and 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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MCF: Grants for Recreation, Arts, Festivals, Events, and Sponsorships Middletown Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Middletown Community Foundation offers grants for recreation, arts, festivals, events, and sponsorships to enhance community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Junior League of Detroit Grant Junior League of Detroit · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Junior League of Detroit Grant aims to support organizations in Wayne County focused on improving children's health and welfare. With over $400,000 awarded annually, grants up to $25,000 are provided for various community projects.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Chicago Board of Trade Foundation Grant Chicago Board of Trade Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chicago Board of Trade Foundation Grant offers funding to non-profit organizations in the Chicago area, focusing on initiatives that assist children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
2SLGBTQ+ Summer Camp Scholarships The Tegan and Sara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tegan and Sara Foundation provides scholarships and funding support to U.S. and Canadian 2SLGBTQ+ summer camps.	Not published	Varies
Youth Fund / Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund · Foundation Not published · $3K – $60K The Youth Advisory Council of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards grants to support youth-focused initiatives and community programs.	Not published	$3K – $60K
Cloudbreak Foundation Grant Cloudbreak Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Cloudbreak Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on aiding underprivileged children, the homeless, and the elderly. Letters of Inquiry are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for summer and winter cycles.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Dow communityGives Grant Saginaw Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Dow communityGives Grant encourages volunteerism among K-12 youth in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Teams can earn a $1,000 grant for expenses like uniforms, travel, or classroom needs, or donate it to a nonprofit.	Not published	$1K
Navy League STEM Grant Program Navy League of the United States · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K	Not published	Up to $1K
PHSKC Centering Diverse Healers in Youth Well-Being and Mental Health Grant Program King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $300K The PHSKC Centering Diverse Healers in Youth Well-Being and Mental Health Grant Program aims to enhance youth mental health support by prioritizing BIPOC and LGBTQI+ organizations.	Not published	Up to $300K
Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards Grant Ascap Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards, supported by The ASCAP Foundation, encourages emerging jazz composers aged 13-30. This annual award offers a platform for creativity and innovation in jazz music.	Not published	Varies
Resilient Power Leadership Initiative (RPLI) Clean Energy Group Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The RPLI provides $10,000 grants to community-based organizations working to build internal capacity around energy resilience and leadership development.	Not published	$10K
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation Toledo Community Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity to sites implementing the I Can Do It! (ICDI) model to receive evaluations of their programs. The goal of the ICDI model is to transform the lives of individuals with disabilities by offering them more opportunities to participate in and experience the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating. President's Council on Sports · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bridge Association of REALTORS- Community Foundation Grants Bridge Association of REALTORS · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Bridge Association of REALTORS Community Foundation Grants aims to financially support vital community programs that promote housing, youth opportunities, and diversity.	Not published	Up to $4K
Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence: Major Research Grants William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $1M The Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence program aims to enhance the application of research findings for young people aged 5-25 in the U.S. It offers major grants ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000 over 2-4 years…	Not published	$100K – $1M
Bonnie Greene Scholarship Award Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2018 by an anonymous friend of Bonnie Greene, WYSO, and WYSO Music Makers. Bonnie Greene founded the Madison Music Makers program in 2007 and remains active with WYSO Music Makers.	Not published	Varies
Hobbs Foundation Grant Hobbs Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hobbs Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Florida that focus on child development, family stabilization, and educational mentorship.	Not published	Varies
Grief Reach Grants: Community Education Cycle National Alliance for Childrens Grief · Foundation Not published · $10K The Grief Reach Grants: Community Education Cycle, funded by the National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG), aims to empower organizations that support grieving youth.	Not published	$10K
Oratorical Contest Scholarship American Legion Department of Nevada · Foundation Not published · $20K – $25K Scholarships for finalists in The American Legion Oratorical Contest, with additional awards for participants advancing through the competition.	Not published	$20K – $25K
Adult Youth Leaders Awards United States Bowling Congress Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
2025-2027 Out of School Programs Grant Program Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2025-2027 Out of School Programs Grant Program aims to support the New Braunfels Youth Collaborative in providing safe and engaging after-school programs for youth aged 12-18 in Comal County.	Not published	Varies
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Funds Request Grants Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Fd · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $39K The Kiwanis Club of Carefree provides grants through its Funds Request Committee to support local organizations and initiatives that benefit children in the community.	Rolling	$3K – $39K
Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Duplin Foundation for Youth Advancement Grant, managed by the Duplin County Community Foundation, aims to support local organizations that focus on holistic youth development in Duplin County.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust Grant Craddock Ruby J - Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Ruby J. Craddock Memorial Trust Grant supports the well-being of animals, educational programs for youth, epilepsy research, and home care for the terminally ill.	Not published	$5K – $10K

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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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