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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Beef Challenge Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show · Foundation Not published · Up to $16K High school seniors exhibiting in the junior beef heifer show may be eligible to compete in this contest that awards scholarships up to $16,000. Fort Worth Stock Show Main Office: 817-877-2400	Not published	Up to $16K
Arts Build Community: Incubation Grants Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Arts Build Community: Incubation Grants by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation aim to foster community engagement through innovative arts projects.	Not published	Up to $8K
Roots & Shoots International Youth Connections (Disney Conservation Fund) Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jane Goodall Institute-USA works with the Disney Conservation Fund to provide additional funding to international offices within the JGI family to expand the Roots & Shoots network globally. 1120 20th St. NW #520s, Washington, DC 20036	Not published	Varies
Prebys Sparx Challenge The Conrad Prebys Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A growing number of healthcare providers, researchers, and community advocates recognize the importance of not only treating illness but also promoting mental and behavioral well-being through non-clinical experiences in the arts, culture…	Not published	Varies
Indigo Hope Foundation Grant The Indigo Hope Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $100K The Indigo Hope Foundation offers grants to organizations in the Upstate of South Carolina, focusing on addiction, homelessness, at-risk youth, veterans, and first responders.	Not published	$250 – $100K
Community Engagement Grant National Law Enforcement · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Community Engagement Grant, offered by the First Responders Children's Foundation, aims to strengthen relationships between first responders and youth in their communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Yolo Air Quality Education Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Yolo Air Quality Education Grant of the Yolo Community Foundation aims to improve air quality by engaging Yolo County children in programs that drive behavior change.	Not published	Varies
Write to Thrive Fund 826 National Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The Write to Thrive Fund is a first-of-its-kind literacy and mental health initiative launched by 826 National in December 2025 to address the youth mental health crisis in the United States.	Not published	$20K
Best Buy Teen Tech Center - Mini Tech Skills Workshop Grant Best Buy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Best Buy Teen Tech Center is offering a Mini Tech Skills Workshop Grant to support local and national non-profits in providing STEAM skills workshops for youth aged 13-19.	Not published	Up to $25K
Hoaloha Friendship Program (Study Tours) Hawaii Global Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies HGEF can design and plan a "Hoaloha Friendship Tour" for schools and other groups who would like to visit Japan for a study tour, sports or cultural exchange, or for other purposes.	Not published	Varies
Targeted Activist Youth Development Grants Rosenberg Fund for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Digital Divide Grant NFL Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NFL Foundation will provide up to $10,000 per team to address barriers to opportunity in two key areas of social justice impact: the digital divide and mental health. Clubs can address either (or both) of these issues with these funds.	Not published	Varies
Tucker Foundation Grant Program Tucker Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tucker Foundation Grant Program aims to support nonprofit organizations that foster character development in youth and conserve the environment.	Not published	Varies
SFI Community Grants Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SFI Community Grants are awarded for collaborative community-based projects, activities, or events that support SFI's efforts to connect communities to forests.	Not published	Varies
Trilith Summer Internship Program Trilith Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $15 A collaboration between Trilith Studios and the Trilith Institute (the educational arm of the Trilith Ecosystem).	Not published	$15
CAPTRUST National Partnership Grant Captrust Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAPTRUST National Partnership Grant aims to support local and national charities that serve children's needs.	Not published	Varies
Reiter Family Foundation Grant: Education and Youth Programming Reiter Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Reiter Family Foundation seeks to support organizations that are doing meaningful work to shape and sustain Colorado communities.	Not published	$2K – $15K
Transforming Safety Initiative Community Grants Program Pikes Peak Real Estate Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2017 through House Bill 17-1326, the Transforming Safety Initiative represents a new approach to public safety that invests in strategies strengthening communities to prevent crime.	Not published	Varies
Harambee Citybuilders Apprenticeship Program River City Community Development Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Harambee Citybuilders is a youth apprenticeship program offering training and volunteer opportunities combined with educational stipends.	Rolling	Varies
Black Seeds School: Cohort 7 Imagine Black Futures · Foundation Not published · Varies The Black Seeds School is a five-day intensive training cohort designed to build the capacity of Black movement organizers, activists, and strategists. It contributes to building the critical mass required to sustain social movements.	Not published	Varies
The Dale Jr. Foundation In-Kind Donation Grant The Dale Jr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dale Jr. Foundation is dedicated to empowering underprivileged youth through targeted support in five key areas: Empowerment, Education, Wellness, Hunger, and Hope.	Not published	Varies
ECCF: Community Grants Erie County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Erie County Community Foundation offers Community Grants aimed at addressing diverse needs in Erie County, including arts, education, and health. The foundation emphasizes inclusivity, ensuring all community members can thrive.	Not published	Varies
North Central Michigan CF: NCMCF Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The North Central Michigan CF: NCMCF Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants empower local youth from Crawford, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties to promote philanthropy by awarding grants to non-profit organizations benefiting individuals under 18.	Not published	Up to $3K
ORLF: Legacy Youth Alliance Grant Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Legacy Youth Alliance Grant supports youth-led projects and organizations in Wapello County, aiming to enhance education and health opportunities for local youth.	Not published	Up to $3K

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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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