Last updated June 15, 2026
There are currently 3,753 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation Grants Program Mission: Advancing oral health equity across Colorado by partnering with communities to improve access to, benefit from, and increase the value…
Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund Funder: Delta Dental Institute (national program) Status: Active; next round applications opened Spring 2024 Geographic Scope: National (multi-state) Focus…
Denise E. Frebertshauser Camping & Environmental Science Grant Named in honor of: Denise E. Frebertshauser (1959-2014), who was a passionate 4-H Youth Development Educator, Program Specialist, and…
Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation…
Dennis Mangers Fund for Young Performing Artists Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Dennis Mangers…
Dennis Watson Spirit of TEAM Memorial Grant Overview: The Dennis Watson Spirit of TEAM Memorial Fund was developed to honor the legacy of long-time board member Dennis Watson, a passionate believer…
Denver Broncos Community Grant Program Funder: Denver Broncos Foundation Geographic Scope: Colorado only Status: Active, accepting applications on quarterly basis Funding Priorities 1. Youth Health…
Denver Children's Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Denver Children's Foundation Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Summary The Denver Children's Foundation (DCF) has been pivotal in transforming the…
Denver Kids Partner Organization: Denver Kids Purpose: Empowers students to positively shape their lives, successfully complete high school, and pursue postsecondary options Focus Areas: - High…
Denver Post Season To Share Funder: Denver Post Community Foundation (McCormick Foundation Fund) Geographic Scope: Metro Denver area Focus Areas: - Child & Youth Education - Health & Wellness -…
Denver Rotary Club Foundation General Grants Funder: Denver Rotary Club Foundation (DRCF) Mission: To actively participate in local and worldwide community through grants made each year, with…
Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Grants Transfer of some grant programs from other agencies to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) began July 2024. For current grant…
Department of Human Services - Grants and RFPs Learn about grants, requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for information (RFIs) issued by the Department of Human Services (DHS). Responders may…
Desert Financial Foundation Grants to Nonprofits Funder: Desert Financial Foundation / Desert Financial Credit Union Geographic Scope: Arizona (statewide) Award Amount: $7,500 - $15,000 per…
Desert Financial Foundation Nonprofit Grants Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus Areas: - Education - Youth development - Workforce development - Early childhood…
Designated Grants: Out-of-School Time Programming for Children and Youth Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dyson Foundation Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Dyson Foundation provides grants for…
Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Charitable Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: July 29, 2025…
Detroit Industrial School Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Detroit Industrial School Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Detroit Industrial School Grant provides vital funding…
Detroit Parks Coalition 2026 Summer Parks Programming Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kresge Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary Overview Expanding Equity and…
Detroit Tigers Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Detroit Tigers Foundation of Florida Inc. Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Detroit Tigers Foundation Grant is dedicated to enhancing…
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.