Last updated June 15, 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.
CSCF Fall Grant Cycle Funder: Cherokee Strip Community Foundation (CSCF) Geographic Scope: Northwest Oklahoma (16 counties) Recurrence: Annual (Fall cycle) Contact: - Phone: 580-234-3988 - Email:…
CSF Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary The CSF Capacity Building initiative aims to enhance the…
CSF Core Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Overview WHO ARE WE? In 2020, Jackson…
CSFF: Youth Advocacy Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Craig-Scheckman Family…
CSTO Trust Grant Program Funder: Castle Square Tenants Organization 2020 Charitable Trust Background: The Castle Square Tenants Organization 2020 Charitable Trust was formed in November 2020 with a…
CT Youth Employment Program Overview: A short-term summer work experience program for eligible youth aged 14-24 years old in the Eastern Connecticut region. Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut,…
CTF: Rooted in Justice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cedar Tree Foundation Amount: Up to US $56,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The CTF: Rooted in Justice Grants program aims to empower…
CTU Young Artist Contest Status: Program exists and is referenced on CTUF website Geographic Scope: - Chicago, Illinois - Chicago Public Schools context Organization - Funder: Chicago Teachers Union…
CTWS Financial Aid Funder: The TWS Foundation / Children's Theatre of Western Springs (CTWS) Geographic Scope: Western Springs, IL area Program Description: Need-based financial aid program designed…
Cubs Charities Community Fund Status: Active partnership Partnership Established: 1990 (formerly known as Cubs Care) Geographic Scope: Chicago Focus Areas: - Sports-Based Youth Development, including…
Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant,…
Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Funder: Aetna Foundation Award Amount: $100,000 over two years Status: Past grant (awarded November 2017) Geographic Scope: National program; Bartram's Garden…
Cultural Humility Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships (Serve DC) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary…
Overview Program Overview The Twin Cities Metropolitan area, often lauded for its quality of life, still grapples with deep-seated disparities disproportionately affecting Indigenous youth and young…
Cummings Foundation 3-Year Grant Program Funder: Cummings Foundation Award Amount: $120,000 over three years Status: NFSJ received this award in June 2025 as part of the Foundation's highly…
Curry Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Curry Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Curry Family Foundation Grant aims to support local…
Curtis Uzelac Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Last Updated: June 05, 2025 Summary The Curtis Uzelac Family Fund, established in memory of…
Cyrus M. Quigley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cyrus M. Quigley Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $7,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Cyrus M. Quigley Foundation Grant supports…
Overview _NOTE: Please keep in mind if you are applying for support for the first time, you must submit a letter of inquiry first before being invited to submit a formal grant proposal. Letter of…
Dairy Promotion Grant for Farmers Funder: New England Dairy Geographic Scope: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont Award Amount: Up to $2,400 annually per eligible…
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.