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 Youth Volunteer Award Overview: Given annually to a high school age girl who is pursuing her leadership aspirations through volunteer service. Eligibility: - High school age girl -…
Community-Based Grants- Early Childhood, Family and Youth Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foellinger Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The Foellinger Foundation offers…
Community-based Juvenile Services Aid Program [CB] & Enhancement Based Aid Program [EB] RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Crime Commission Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Nebraska…
Community-Built Playspace Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: KaBOOM! Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Community-Built Playspace Grants, funded by…
Community-Built Playspaces Program Description: Plan, design, and build a new Community Playground, Nature Exploration Area, Multi-Sport Court, or Adventure Course by working with KABOOM! and our…
Community-Driven Design Grants Program Status: Application period closed. 17 organizations and businesses selected for funding in 2024. Geographic Scope: San Diego Tijuana region (California-Mexico…
Compassion Fund Funder: Variety – the Children's Charity of Iowa Geographic Scope: Central Iowa and Eastern Iowa Program Overview Variety partners with Iowa hospitals to help critically ill children…
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - Girls with Goals Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Girls…
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds: McGrath Automotive Group Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $3,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary…
Competitive Grant Program Funder: Clinton County Community Foundation Inc (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Clinton County, PA. Eligible organizations must be located within Clinton County, Pa., or…
Competitive Grant Program Overview: The Williamsburg Community Foundation's core grantmaking program supporting nonprofits serving the greater Williamsburg area across six priority areas. Priority…
Competitive Grant- Selinsgrove Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Giving Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Competitive Grant from the Selinsgrove Fund…
Competitive Grants Overview: An annual process to review and support organizations and programs that serve the Branford Community. This is the primary funding opportunity through which most of BCF's…
Competitive Grants Overview: The Mockingbird Foundation's primary competitive grant program for music education funding. The Foundation funds perhaps several dozen competitive grants each year from…
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) (360887) Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
Conductor's Scholarship Amount: $500 Funder: Greensboro Symphony Guild Eligibility: - Graduating high school student - Must have made outstanding contribution to the GSYO orchestra Selection Process:…
Confidence U Grants Overview: Confidence U Grants provide funding for confidence-building programming on college campuses. Geographic Scope: United States - college and university campuses Focus…
Congressional Leadership Academy & Shadow Day Program Geographic Scope: National, with in-person Shadow Day in Washington, D.C. Program Overview: A 10-month leadership experience that connects foster…
Congressional Seminar Essay Contest for High School Students Funder: The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York (NSCDNY) Overview: A national writing competition run by NSCDA…
Congressional Sports for Charity Grants Funder: Congressional Sports for Charity (CSC), a 501(c)(3) organization Geographic Scope: Washington, DC area Focus Areas: Charities that serve children and…
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.