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.
County Fairground Improvement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Compeer Financial, ACA Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The County Fair Facility Upgrade Grant Program aims to…
Court Mitigation Grant (Removing Barriers Initiative) Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Status: Grant opportunities available after January 2026 Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: -…
Cox Charities Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cox Communications Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary Cox Charities Northeast offers community…
Cox Charities Fund Overview: The Cox Charities "give where you live" program empowers Cox employees to support local schools and nonprofits in their communities. Every dollar donated to the program…
Cox Charities Fund Community Investment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Baton Rouge Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The Cox Charities Fund Community…
CP: Ticket Donation Requests Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolina Elite Panthers Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Carolina Panthers offer…
Cradle to Career Giving Network Overview: A pooled giving initiative that brings together local philanthropists to explore issues affecting youth and family outcomes. The network allocates collective…
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crail-Johnson Foundation Last Updated: October 28, 2024 Summary The Crail-Johnson Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of…
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Health Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crail-Johnson Foundation Last Updated: April 28, 2025 Summary The Crail-Johnson Foundation focuses on enhancing the well-being of…
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Human Services Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crail-Johnson Foundation Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Crail-Johnson Foundation primarily supports nonprofit…
Crane Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Crane Family Fund Grant supports…
CRCF: Youth Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Capital Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The CRCF Youth Grants support initiatives that benefit…
CRDA Community Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Casino Reinvestment Development Authority Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The CRDA Community Development…
Overview _NOTE: You are required to speak with a Resourceful Communities staff member about your project before applying._ _What We Do_ We protect America’s most critical lands and waters to provide…
Creative Native Call for Art Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Aspen Institute Inc Amount: US $300 - US $1,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Creative Native Call for Art invites…
CreatureKind Climate Leadership Fellow Funder: CreatureKind Geographic Scope: United States (college campuses) Focus Areas: Faith-based discussions about animal welfare, farmed animals, factory…
Cresap Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cresap Family Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Cresap Family Foundation Grant supports charities in Central and Northeast…
Crime Prevention Foundation of Brown County Geographic Scope: Brown County, Wisconsin Program Description: A fund of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation focused on promoting safety, fostering…
Crystal Falls Community Foundation: Field of Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dickinson Area Community Foundation Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Crystal Falls Community Foundation…
CS: Youth Incentive Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coleopterists Society Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Youth Incentive Award, established by the Coleopterists Society,…
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.