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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SAME Summer Engineering & Construction Camps Society of American Military Engineers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Idaho State Elks Association Teenager of the Year Award Idaho State Elks Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition award for outstanding Idaho high school students demonstrating academic achievement and community service.	Not published	Varies
Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Charitable Foundation Fund Grant Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Charitable Foundation Fund empowers charitable organizations focused on enhancing the lives of children and youth in southeast Michigan.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · Varies The Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program, established in 1955, aims to enhance public welfare through support for charitable, educational, and religious organizations.	Not published	Varies
Youth Programming Grant Native American Agriculture Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Programming Grant, offered by the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), aims to support Native American farmers and ranchers through various projects.	Not published	Varies
Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief Efforts Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief Efforts offers five $1,000 grants to Native youth in Los Angeles, aiming to support community rebuilding initiatives in the wake of devastating wildfires.	Not published	$1K
Take Note Colorado Grant Program Take Note Colorado · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A responsive, competitive opportunity for individuals and organizations statewide to offer highly inclusive, culturally relevant and student-centered music introduction.	Not published	Up to $10K
Black History Month Youth Leader Award Bears Care · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors two outstanding young athletes who excel in the classroom and in their community.	Not published	Varies
L.E.O. Program™ (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Opportunity) Leonidas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Edmund Worthy Memorial Scholarship Ace Mentor Program of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship honors Edmund Worthy, a dedicated volunteer who contributed to the success of the ACE Mentor Program for over 20 years. To honor Ed's outstanding work and legacy within the ACE Mentor Program	Not published	Varies
GIRLS Mentorship Grant Chicago Women in Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies The GIRLS Mentorship Program, organized by Chicago Women in Philanthropy, empowers young girls through mentorship and leadership development.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Youth Leaders Awards (RYLA) The Denver Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Leadership-training programs that promote, encourage and reward outstanding young people	Not published	Varies
Making Space for Girls - Mission Challenge to the International Space Station Spacekids Global Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A national science competition for girls in STEAM+ education, hosted annually by Making Space for Girls (MS4G) in partnership between SpaceKids Global® and Girl Scouts Citrus Council. Historical Participation (2020-2021 Mission):	Not published	Varies
Midland Area Youth Action Council Invested Adult Mini-Grant Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Midland Area Youth Action Council Invested Adult Mini-Grant offers funding of up to $500 for dedicated adult groups supporting youth in Midland County.	Not published	Up to $500
Youth United Way RFP United Way of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K Support programs that address racism and/or college and career readiness through youth empowerment and community action.	Not published	Up to $6K
Arconic Foundation Grant Inscite Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Foundation for Delaware County Impact Grants Foundation for Delaware County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation) is pleased to announce the 2025 Impact Grants competitive grantmaking cycle.	Not published	Varies
Dylan Witschen Foundation Scholarship Dylan Witschen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Multiple recipients awarded annually since 2010, with varying numbers of recipients per year (1-7 recipients per school).	Not published	Varies
Junior Force Dance Program Scholarship The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation offers scholarships to ensure equal inclusion in the Junior Force Dance Program for participants who may not have the financial means to register.	Not published	Varies
Thomas Wilson Foundation Grant Thomas Wilson Sanitarium · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Thomas Wilson Foundation, established in 1875, is dedicated to enhancing the health and welfare of children in Baltimore City.	Not published	$3K – $10K
John Rex Endowment: Emerging Equity Partnership Grant John Rex Endowment · Foundation Not published · Varies John Rex Endowment is offering a three-year funding opportunity as a vehicle for capacity building across the social emotional health ecosystem, of which we are a part.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Relief Fund A Better Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation - Environmental Education Grants Johnson Ohana Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation offers Environmental Education Grants aimed at supporting organizations that foster community involvement through creative, solution-based approaches to environmental challenges.	Not published	$3K – $20K
What is Your Legacy of Change? Video Contest with Grant Prizes Youthprise · Foundation Not published · $20K	Not published	$20K

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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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