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.
Dairy Promotion Grant for Farmers Funder: New England Dairy Geographic Scope: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont Focus: Grassroots dairy education efforts that…
Dale Jr. Foundation Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dale Jr Foundation Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Dale Jr. Foundation, founded by NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., has raised…
Dallas Community Foundation Annual Grants Overview: Through its annual grant distribution, the Dallas Community Foundation gives back to the community, investing in solutions to address local needs.…
Dallas Stars Foundation Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Stars Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Dallas Stars Foundation Community Grant Program aims to provide…
Dana Brown Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dana Brown Charitable Trust Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Dana Brown Charitable Trust Grant supports organizations in the St. Louis…
Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation, established in 1994, focuses on…
Overview _NOTE: To view the other grant priority areas for the Daniel Foundation of Alabama, please follow these links:_ * _[Health Grants]()_ * _[Community Needs Grants]()_ * _[Arts, Culture…
Daniel Keating Foundation Grant Program Overview: The Daniel Keating Foundation provides grants to organizations that lift up and light up the lives of young people facing financial, emotional and…
Daniel Treanor Inclusive Innovator Award Overview: Award recognizing NFTE alumni who embody the spirit of innovation and inclusion that drives social change and economic opportunity for all. Award…
DanPaul Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dan Paul Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood…
Daraja Impact Funder: Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) Implementer: Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF) in partnership with AlphaMundi Foundation Program Type: Capital and…
DARE Summer Youth Academy Funder: The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Geographic Scope: Greece Focus Areas: Youth development, summer education programs Organization Type: THI Program Contact Information:…
David and Carol Keeffe Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers Amount: Up to US $2,550 Last Updated: December 20, 2024 Summary The David and Carol Keeffe Youth…
David and Donna Batelaan Fund: Kiwanis Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: There are three…
David and Donna Batelaan Fund: Service Leadership Programs - Builders Club, Key Clubs and Circle K Clubs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last…
David and Donna Batelaan Fund: Service Leadership Programs of Aktion Club Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The…
David and Donna Batelaan Service Leadership Program Grant Purpose: Support Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) with funding for service projects. Geographic Scope: Florida Launch Date: 2021 Eligible…
David C. Herriman Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $350,000 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The David C. Herriman Fund, established by the…
Davis Projects for Peace Overview: A grassroots international development grant program administered by the Davis United World College Scholars Program. The program invites undergraduates to design…
Dayton Daily News Community Solutions Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Dayton Daily News Community…
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.