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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Wild Geese Foundation Grants Wild Geese Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wild Geese Foundation supports organizations focused on human rights, food justice, youth empowerment, and climate resilience.	Not published	Varies
Calf Scramble Scholarship Program Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show · Foundation Not published · Up to $16K Participants who have met all requirements of the Calf Scramble Program may be eligible for scholarship awards up to $16,000. In 2025, 88 students received a combined total of $588,000 in scholarships.	Not published	Up to $16K
Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Grant Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Grant offers up to $10,000 to local non-profits in Henderson, focused on health, education, and support for military and first responders.	Not published	Up to $10K
Build Your Future Summer Program AGC of Washington Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Manufacturing Academy - Youth Pre-Apprenticeship South Central Workforce Development Council · Foundation Not published · Varies An 11-week pre-apprenticeship program that provides foundational skills and credentials to enter formal apprenticeship. Managed by AJAC in partnership with South Central Workforce.	Not published	Varies
4-H Forward Grant Iowa 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
VCF: Paul Post Fund for Libraries Grant The Vermont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Paul Post Fund for Libraries, managed by the Vermont Community Foundation, aims to enhance literacy among young adults through grants ranging from $250 to $1,000.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Brave Actions for a Better World Grant Only the Brave Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to €200,000 The Brave Actions for a Better World Grant by the OTB Foundation aims to fund innovative projects that empower women, youth, and children.	Not published	Up to €200,000
Youth Engagement Participation Program \| Cohort One California State Alliance of Ymcas · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
GOAT 23 Fellowship Program Spark SF Public Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies A groundbreaking Career Pathways program for high school students to deeply explore entrepreneurship, with a focus on first-generation and immigrant students, including newcomers and English Learners who may lack documentation for paid…	Not published	Varies
Illinois FIRST Tech Challenge Grants Inscite Illinois · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
2026 Grants and Sponsorships Madison Rotary Club Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Madison Rotary Club funds local organizations and community events through its grants and sponsorship program.	Not published	Varies
4-H Scholarships Michigan 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship opportunities supporting Michigan 4-H youth pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
YouthReach Grant Mass Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · $15K Creative youth development (CYD) is an intentional practice that fosters active creative expression through the arts, humanities, and sciences, while developing core social, emotional, and life skills, for youth of all ages.	Not published	$15K
Youth Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $10K The Youth Suicide Prevention Learning Collaborative Grant, offered by the Minnesota Department of Health, aims to establish effective systems for identifying and aiding youth at risk of mental health issues.	Not published	$10K
Financial Assistance Program Museum of Flight Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Museum of Flight's Financial Assistance Program supports schools and non-profit youth organizations in accessing the Museum's educational programs.	Rolling	Varies
The Earl & Stelouise Sauder Youth Assistance Fund Emporia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To connect caring people with causes that build stronger communities within the Emporia area which includes Chase, Coffey, Greenwood, Lyon, Morris, Osage and Wabaunsee counties.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Community Needs Grants Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Rotary Community Needs Grants, offered by the Rotary Club of Steamboat Springs, aim to support local 501(c)3 organizations, schools, and government agencies in Routt County.	Not published	Up to $2K
First Bank Richmond Community Foundation Grant First Bank Richmond Inc Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Bank Richmond Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in the communities served by First Bank Richmond.	Not published	Varies
LMF: Education RFP Grant Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Liberty Mutual Foundation's Education Initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities for underserved youth, focusing on innovative programs that address learning loss, especially among students of color and those with…	Not published	Varies
Yawkey Foundation: Program and Small Capital Grants - Human Services Yawkey Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Yawkey Foundation offers Program and Small Capital Grants to nonprofit organizations making meaningful impacts in Health Care, Education, Human Services, Youth and Amateur Athletics, Arts and Culture, and Conservation and Wildlife.	Not published	Up to $100K
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund Solar Toledo Neighborhood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Two Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Gathers donations for the scholarship program available to Garfield County Fair & Rodeo royalty participants.	Not published	Varies
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program Missouri State Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations to cover transportation costs for field trips to state parks and historic sites.	Not published	Up to $750

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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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