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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Tellico Community Foundation East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Thriving communities powered by thoughtful giving. We provide philanthropic leadership inspiring donors to make lives better and communities stronger in enduring ways across generations.	Not published	Varies
Youth Homelessness System Improvement (YHSI) Grant Coalition for the Homeless of Houston Harris County · Foundation Not published · $1.4M CFTH is one of 38 community recipients across 26 states to be awarded this funding as part of a $51.1 million national investment announced in June 2024 to address youth homelessness. This grant represents one of the first of its kind.	Not published	$1.4M
Vermont Children's Trust Foundation - Program Grants Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Vermont Children's Trust Foundation offers program grants aimed at preventing juvenile delinquency, truancy, and substance abuse among children aged 0-18.	Not published	Up to $15K
Children of Addicts Program Robert Vasen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Vasen Foundation partnered with Youth Eastside Services to support youth from homes affected by drug and alcohol abuse.	Not published	Varies
Discretionary Grant: Children’s Services Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Founded in 1997, the Greater Lowell Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Greater Lowell and Merrimack Valley.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community-Driven Design Grants Program San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024 · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K A partnership between World Design Capital 2024 and the City of San Diego offering multiple funding categories for publicly accessible programs, projects, events, and festivals that align with WDC 2024 Focus Areas.	Not published	$10K – $75K
March of the Living/Israel Experiences Scholarship Grant Dallas Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The March of the Living/Israel Experiences Scholarship, offered by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, provides financial support for local Jewish high school juniors and seniors participating in transformative March of the Living…	Not published	Varies
Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Grant Colonel Stanley R McNeil Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Grant, established in 1993, supports quality educational, human services, and healthcare programs for underserved populations, especially children.	Not published	Varies
Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment Fund Grant Partners of the Americas Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Madelyn L. Laschober Endowment Fund, established by the Partners of the Americas Foundation, supports projects focused on youth, education, and microenterprise development.	Not published	Up to $1K
Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Reading Pride Celebration is an all-volunteer organization that has the mission of promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by building a community that embraces and supports differences and seeks to eliminate racial oppression, sexism…	Not published	Varies
Rose's Youth Philanthropists (RYP) Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $200 – $2K Youth grants committee requesting proposals from organizations that impact youth in a wide variety of fields	Not published	$200 – $2K
YPC Grants (Youth Philanthropy Council Grants) OSI Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bunnelle Youth Board Grants Frances P Bunnelle Foundation Coastal Community Foundation of SC · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Grants administered by Bunnelle Youth Board members, designated for special projects only.	Not published	Up to $3K
Women's Fund Grants Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support initiatives that improve the lives of women and girls in Ashland County, with focus on childcare access, emergency services, youth programs, and community needs.	Not published	Varies
Traven Bies Memorial Scholarship South Dakota Youth Hunting Adventures · Foundation Not published · Varies Offers young hunters the opportunity to experience South Dakota's great outdoors while honoring the legacy of Traven Bies, a passionate outdoorsman.	Not published	Varies
15 and the Mahomies Foundation Grants 15 and the Mahomies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Grants aim to enhance the lives of children by supporting health, wellness, and community initiatives.	Not published	Up to $15K
In Youth We Trust Grants Community Foundation of Northern Illinois · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K In Youth We Trust is a philanthropic initiative by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, designed to empower youth through grantmaking and leadership training.	Not published	Up to $3K
Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Grant York Albert E & Myrtle Gunn Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Grant aims to enhance the lives of Victoria, Texas residents by supporting religious purposes, education, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
Summer Camp Scholarships Freeport Community Services · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Equinox Foundation Grant Innovia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Equinox Foundation, in collaboration with Innovia Foundation, offers grants to benefit the communities of Bonner and Boundary counties in North Idaho.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Friends of the Wichitas Educational Field Trip Grants The Association of Friends · Foundation Not published · $250 The Friends of the Wichitas make $250 Field Trip Grants available to schools and youth groups to help defray the transportation cost of bringing youth groups and school-age children to the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge for a sponsored…	Not published	$250
Copper Environmental Foundation Grants Copper Environmental Foundation (CEF) · Foundation Not published · $500 – $7K The Copper Environmental Foundation (CEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to environmental sustainability in Colorado's Summit and Lake Counties.	Not published	$500 – $7K
Mt. Lebanon Community Endowment Grants Mt Lebanon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mt. Lebanon Community Foundation offers grants through the Mt.	Not published	Varies
Israel-American Camper Grants (Federation for Jewish Camp) Habonim Camp Kvutza Inc · Foundation Not published · $700 – $1K The Federation for Jewish Camp offers an incentive program for families in California, Oregon, Arizona, Colorado, and Washington state with at least one Israeli-born parent.	Not published	$700 – $1K

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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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