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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ACF: Helping Hands Grant Anaheim Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Christopher K. Jarvi HELPING HANDS grant focuses on strengthening youth, residents and community through supporting community-based organizations.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants that strengthen opportunity for young people of all abilities by investing in local organizations that manage direct programming.	Not published	Varies
Channel Kindness Awards Born This Way Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Channel Kindness Awards recognize young people ages 13-24 for their incredible work to make the world a kinder, braver place.	Not published	$500
Programmatic Grants Desk Drawer Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K Supports programming or operating needs that drive meaningful community impact	Not published	$5K – $25K
Altru Generosity in Action Scholarship Altru Health System · Foundation Not published · Varies Support regional high school students as young community leaders pursuing their educational and altruistic goals.	Not published	Varies
Youth Awards Program National Energy Education Development Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual awards program recognizing schools and student teams for their excellence in energy education and energy-related projects.	Not published	Varies
Capitol Hill Community Foundation Fall and Spring Grants Capitol Hill Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Capitol Hill Community Foundation offers Fall and Spring Grants to support local programs in education, youth, arts, social services, and community spaces.	Not published	Up to $3K
New Car Dealers of WNY Charitable Foundation Grant Nfada Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The New Car Dealers of WNY Charitable Foundation Grant aims to enhance the well-being of children and families in Western New York.	Not published	Varies
CHCF: Mini-Grants Capitol Hill Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Capitol Hill Community Foundation offers Mini-Grants of up to $500 to support various programs and projects that benefit the Capitol Hill neighborhood.	Not published	Up to $500
Campus Grants 911 Day · Foundation Not published · Varies Support service projects in observance of the 2026 September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11.	Not published	Varies
Advancing Youth Entrepreneurship Mini-Grant New Mexico Out-of School Time Network · Foundation Not published · Varies NMOST's Advancing Youth Entrepreneurship Mini-Grant supports entrepreneurship programs and youth business development in out-of-school time settings.	Not published	Varies
ArtPrenticeship Creative Waco · Foundation Not published · Varies A paid summer apprenticeship where high school artists work with professional creators, build real skills, and design murals that become part of Waco's visual story.	Not published	Varies
CFQA: Mary Ridder Cherny Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Ridder Cherny Fund, established in memory of Mary Agnes Ridder Cherny, supports Quincy public and parochial K-12 schools in fostering youth participation in the performing arts.	Not published	Varies
Building Community Together (BCT) Community Service Projects Grant Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K C/O Sandusky County Communities Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
CFEC: Bontrager Family Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Elkhart County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $30K The Bontrager Family Foundation, established by the Bontrager family, aims to enhance life in Elkhart County through generosity and philanthropic efforts.	Not published	$2K – $30K
Advocare Foundation Grants Advocare Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The AdvoCare Foundation, established in 1993, aims to promote health and wellness for children through its grant program. Focused on year-round initiatives, the foundation supports local communities where AdvoCare distributors operate.	Not published	$25K
GF Scholarship Programs: The Daniel Gerber, Sr. Medallion Scholarship The Gerber Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of The Gerber Foundation, to enhance the quality of life of infants and young children in nutrition, care, and development, has remained the guiding beacon for Foundation giving throughout its history.	Not published	Varies
Manning Family Local Grants Manning Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Manning Family Foundation offers rolling grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Charlottesville, Virginia, focusing on health, education, and financial literacy.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Leaders of Color RFP Marion County Commission on Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A request for proposals from qualified agencies to develop curriculum for the Indiana Youth Worker Well-Being Project's Emerging Leaders of Color development program.	Not published	Varies
National Cyber Scholarship Competition National Cyber Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2M – $13.8M An annual competition designed to identify and rank top talent in cybersecurity among high school and college students, awarding scholarships and free training based on competition performance.	Not published	$2M – $13.8M
Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Grants Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Coffeyville Area Community Foundation is to endow funds to improve the quality of life for people of the Coffeyville Area.	Not published	Varies
Advancing Girls Fund Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Advancing Girls Fund is a Tides Foundation initiative that powers grantmaking for adolescent girls and young women of color and their allies, investing in spaces where they can learn, play, dream, and become powerful movement leaders.	Not published	Varies
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation - Teen Programs Grant Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K Offer New York City high school students in under-resourced communities free after-school opportunities to enhance their critical thinking and expression skills through the arts.	Not published	$150K
Youth Mental Health Grants & Learning Cohort The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation promotes generosity and advances well-being in the South Puget Sound by stewarding long-term charitable resources that support the evolving needs and opportunities of our communities.	Not published	Varies

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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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