Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 89 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,654 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,640; from 2,477 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $238.1M; across 1,654 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 256 with a published date

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Community Impact Grants United Way of Forsyth County Inc · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K Targeted initiatives or pilot projects with direct community impact and measurable outcomes. United Way of Forsyth County invests in strong nonprofits because strong nonprofits build strong communities.	~January	Up to $10K
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation: Traditional Grants Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Jan 31, 2027 · Up to $15K The Toledo Rotary Club Foundation provides traditional grants to support nonprofit, 501(c)3 tax-exempt organizations focused on community and international projects.	Jan 31, 2027	Up to $15K
euphoria Grant Program Local Boys Do Good · Foundation ~January · Varies Since euphoria's inception in 2006, the festival has received over 150 grant applications and funded projects for more than 40 charitable organizations. In 2024, a record $103,000 was distributed across 8 organizations.	~January	Varies
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Jan 31, 2027 · From $3K	Jan 31, 2027	From $3K
Youth of the Year Scholarship Program Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities Foundation · Foundation ~January · $5K – $100K Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club teens ages 14-18.	~January	$5K – $100K
New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program New Mexico Childrens Foundation · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K New Mexico Children's Foundation provides annual grants to small, community-based nonprofit organizations serving children in New Mexico. The program is now in its 31st year of operation.	~January	Up to $10K
Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants The Denver Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Harrison County Community Foundation Supporting Organization Inc · Foundation Jan 31, 2027 · Up to US $2,000 The Youth Philanthropy Council Grant supports young individuals aged 13-19 in Harrison County by funding community service projects.	Jan 31, 2027	Up to US $2,000
Austin Junior Forum Grants Program Austin Junior Forum Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Austin Junior Forum provides grant funding to support projects that serve a significant number of women, children, or elderly in the Austin area.	~January	Varies
UWDMI Youth Opportunity Program Investment United Way of Decatur and Mid IL · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Youth of the Year Boys and Girls Club of Santa Monica Inc · Foundation ~February · Up to $50K Youth of the Year provides opportunities for young people to gain future-ready skills, share their stories, and compete for scholarships. The program runs throughout the fall with the final competition held in February.	~February	Up to $50K
Immigrant & Refugee Grant Program Marbrook Foundation · Foundation ~February · From $5K The Immigrant & Refugee Grant Program by Marbrook Foundation aims to empower and educate immigrants and refugees in the Twin Cities.	~February	From $5K
Gucker Campership Fund Gucker Campership Fund Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies The Gucker Campership Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping families afford attendance at the North Country Camps (Camp Lincoln for boys and Camp Whippoorwill for girls).	~February	Varies
IMPACT Youth Grants Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation ~February · Up to $25K Competitive grants awarded to support projects and initiatives specifically designed to benefit the youth of Ashland County.	~February	Up to $25K
Mel Shull and Nanette Hatzes Memorial Fund Grants Adams County Arts Council · Foundation ~February · $675 – $1K The Adams County Arts Council offers annually a competitive request for proposals for two grant awards. The Mel Shull Grant will be awarded for up to $675 and the Nanette Hatzes Grant will be awarded for up to $1,000.	~February	$675 – $1K
Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Grants The Philadelphia Foundation · Foundation Feb 1, 2027 · $1K – $5K The Henrietta Tower Wurts Memorial Grants, managed by The Philadelphia Foundation, support nonprofits in Philadelphia that serve disadvantaged children, youth, and the elderly.	Feb 1, 2027	$1K – $5K
Partnership in Youth Services Grants (PYS) Foundations Community Partnership · Foundation Feb 1, 2027 · Up to $5K The Partnership in Youth Services Grants (PYS) program provides funding of up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations in Bucks County, PA, that address community issues and improve the lives of children and families.	Feb 1, 2027	Up to $5K
STEM Connect Grants Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation Incorporated · Foundation ~February · $10K – $20K This funding opportunity enhances connections to STEM enrichment and career exploration by investing in hands-on, community-based STEM experiences outside the school day.	~February	$10K – $20K
Student Scholarship - Junior Division Marin Music Chest · Foundation ~February · Varies	~February	Varies
Seniors for Seniors Scholarship Friendship Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies Friendship's Seniors for Seniors Scholarship celebrates the meaningful relationship between high school seniors and older adults in the community.	~February	Varies
Community Grants Program Spirit of Construction Foundation of Greater Cincinnati Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies Spirit of Construction supports local community outreach initiatives that introduce and educate young people about opportunities within the construction industry.	~February	Varies
Friends of Camp Concord Youth Camp Scholarship Friends of Camp Concord Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies Provides financial support to send youth and families from low-income or underserved populations to Camp Concord's Youth Camp week.	~February	Varies
Scholars of Promise (HSP) - Foster Care/Homeless Youth Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies A college preparation program providing Montana's current and former foster care teens, homeless teens, and teens in kinship care with training, mentoring, and support services to help them prepare to apply to colleges of their choice.	~February	Varies
Fund for Columbia County: General Operating Support Grants Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Feb 15, 2027 · $5K – $15K Since 1987, we have strengthened communities through philanthropy and leadership. We channel generosity where it is needed, bringing together resources and passion to tackle our region’s most pressing issues and create lasting change.	Feb 15, 2027	$5K – $15K

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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 3,640 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 1,654 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, 2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,640 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 256 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 October–December.

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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