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.
Connect Kids to Swimming Instruction Transportation Grant Program (NY) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 01,…
ConnectHER Fellowship Overview: The ConnectHER Fellowship invites past ConnectHER filmmakers to become mentors and changemakers in their own communities. What Fellows Receive: - Training and…
Connecticut Mentoring Fund Funder: Governor's Prevention Partnership, with support from Connecticut Legislature Geographic Scope: Connecticut statewide Focus Areas: - School-based mentoring programs…
Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities Geographic Scope: Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties) Overview: This Request for Ideas (RFI) seeks to identify…
Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities Geographic Scope: Central Texas (Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties) Focus Areas: Intergenerational programming that brings…
Conscious Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conscious Kids Inc Amount: US $10,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: May 04, 2025 Summary The Conscious Kids Grant, established by Marlee-Jo Jacobson, aims to…
Conservation Service Corps Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Great Outdoors Colorado Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The Conservation Service Corps Grants, funded by Great Outdoors Colorado, support…
Consolidated Grief Support and Gun-Violence Prevention Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025…
Constantine Youth Advisory Council Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Constantine Youth Advisory Council Fund, managed by…
Constellations Fellowship Funder: Global Warming Mitigation Project (GWMP) Overview: The Constellations Fellowship is a virtual professional development program that connects college students and…
Contests for Young Singers Scholarship Fund Status: Ongoing funding program supported by donations Overview: This fund supports scholarship opportunities for young singers to participate in…
Overview Mission The Cook County Community Fund Advisory Board awards grants from unrestricted funds to meet the needs of our community in the following areas: arts, community development, education,…
Cooking and Gardening Strategic Impact Grants Geographic Scope: Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD), Berkeley, CA Program Status: Active and ongoing Overview: This specialized grant program…
Overview Cooperative Bank Of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust Grant The mission of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust (The Coop Foundation) is to cultivate vibrant and…
Cooperative Internship Program Funder: Vermont Department of Labor Award Amount: $48,000 (recent grant for continued implementation) Geographic Scope: Windham County, Vermont Implementing…
Coopersville Area Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Mission We enhance the quality of life for all by…
Copper Environmental Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Copper Environmental Foundation (CEF) Amount: US $500 - US $7,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Copper Environmental…
Core Grants Program Overview: The Seybert Foundation supports organizations working to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children and youth in the City of Philadelphia through General…
CoreCivic Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Corecivic Foundation Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The CoreCivic Foundation Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations that help former…
CoreCivic Foundation Grant Program Organization: CoreCivic Foundation (formerly CCA Charitable Foundation) Geographic Scope: Middle Tennessee and communities served by CoreCivic facilities nationwide…
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.