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 Music Lesson Program Status: Need-based initiative Geographic Scope: Lake Norman area, Cornelius, NC Program Description: A nine-month music lesson program providing free instruction for…
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Community…
Community Outreach Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Children's Trust Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Community Outreach Grants by The Children's Trust aim to…
Community Power Initiative (CPI) Launched: June 2024 Purpose: Provide multi-year, general operating support to nonprofits serving Marin County residents. Designed to reduce administrative burden,…
Community Project Application Funder: Junior League of South Bend, Inc. (JLSB) Program Type: One-year partnership providing trained volunteers and funding to support nonprofit agency programs…
Community Project Grants Funder: National Foundation For Autism Research (NFAR) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California Program Overview: The Community Project Grants program provides funding…
Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund Status: Active grant program (inaugural round completed in 2023) Geographic Scope: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana Eligibility: - Individual…
Community Relief Fund (CRF) Status: Program closed as of July 10, 2021 Geographic Scope: White, Jasper, and Pulaski counties, Indiana Funder: Sponsored project of Indiana United Ways with funding…
Community Resource Development Funds Funder: MonmouthCares Inc (Monmouth County, NJ) Status: The 2025-2026 cycle deadline has passed. Next opportunity expected in October 2026. Funding Source:…
Community Restoration Grant Funder: Forterra NW Geographic Scope: Washington State (Puget Sound region and surrounding areas) Focus Areas: - Youth-centered environmental restoration and stewardship -…
Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of Louisville Corporate Depository In Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Community…
Community Service Award Funder: Sachem Central Teachers' Association (SCTA) Geographic Scope: Sachem Central School District, NY (includes Sachem North, Sachem East, and schools: Samoset, Sagamore,…
Community Service Program (CSP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fulton County Department of Community Development - Youth and Community Services Division Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated:…
Community Service Scholarship Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus Areas: Education; support for high school seniors who volunteer in their communities Eligibility -…
Community Solutions Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: F. R. Bigelow Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Community Solutions Grant Program,…
Community Solutions Grants Overview: Multi-year initiative that invests in nonprofits leading community-driven strategies to strengthen safety, resilience, and well-being through innovative,…
Community Solutions Grants Overview: A multi-year funding initiative launched in May 2025 that invests in nonprofits creating innovative, community-driven strategies to strengthen safety, resilience,…
Community Solutions Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Status: Active - Launched May 2025 (multi-year initiative) Total Program Funding: $450,000 (first round, May 2025)…
Community Sponsorship and Funding Requests Funder: St. Anthony Hospital (CHI St. Anthony Hospital) Overview: St. Anthony Hospital provides annual sponsorships and funding support to local groups and…
Community Trust Fund Grants Organization: The League Club, Inc. (Naples, Florida) Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Collier and Lee Counties, Florida Focus Areas: - Education for…
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.