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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Engaging Next Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control RFA Grant District of Columbia Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $150K – $300K The Engaging Next Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control RFA aims to prevent youth tobacco use by funding peer-led programs that develop skills and engage youth.	Not published	$150K – $300K
Sprague Charitable Contribution Program Grant Sprague · Foundation Not published · $250 – $10K The Sprague Charitable Contribution Program focuses on giving back to communities through charitable donations.	Not published	$250 – $10K
Aaron Rodgers NorCal Fire Recovery Grant Program North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies This new grant program will be focused on efforts that address health and wellness for youth in Butte County, especially in the Camp Fire footprint.	Not published	Varies
National ProStart Invitational (NPSI) Competition Scholarships The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The National ProStart Invitational is an annual national competition featuring ProStart students from all 50 states competing in culinary arts and restaurant management.	Not published	$2K
WE CARE Fund Grants Nassau County Bar Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The WE CARE Fund, established by the Nassau County Bar Association in 1988, is a charitable initiative dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable populations in Nassau County, including children and the elderly.	Not published	Varies
NTHC Grants - Two Annual Cycles Networking to Help Children Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The NTHC Grants program supports nonprofits serving children and families in Palm Beach County through two annual funding cycles. Each cycle awards $2,500 to five selected organizations, totaling $25,000 in annual grants.	Not published	$3K
ABO Initiative Impactlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The ABO Initiative provides resources to connect and engage college students and university partners on the importance of blood donation.	Not published	Varies
Bohemian Foundation: Music Event Fund Grant Bohemian Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Bohemian Foundation's Music Event Fund offers grants up to $2,500 to nonprofit organizations hosting live music events in Larimer and Weld counties.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Minnesota's Coastal Program Grants: Small Grants Minnesota Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Minnesota's Coastal Program Grants offer funding for projects aimed at enhancing the management of Lake Superior's coastal areas.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Texas Grants: Partner Grant Speedway Children's Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies At Speedway Children’s Charities, we believe every child deserves the chance to thrive—no matter the obstacles they face.	Not published	Varies
Youth Organizing RFP Grant Interact for Health · Foundation Not published · $50K The Youth Organizing RFP aims to empower young leaders in Greater Cincinnati by funding nonprofits to develop sustainable, youth-led programs.	Not published	$50K
Civics Grants Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Northern Arizona Community Health Grant Health First Foundation-Northern Arizona · Foundation Not published · $50K The Northern Arizona Community Health Grant aims to enhance the health and well-being of adolescents in northern Arizona.	Not published	$50K
YES (Youth Engaged in Service) Fund Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada To strengthen our community through philanthropy and leadership by connecting people who care with causes that matter.	Not published	Varies
Evidence-Based Practices - Children and Youth Mental Health RFP Grant Ethel and James Flinn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $75K The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation is dedicated to enhancing mental health treatment for children and youth in southeast Michigan.	Not published	$50K – $75K
Arts in Alternative Education Community Partnership Grant Oklahoma Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Arts in Alternative Education Community Partnership Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma to enhance arts education for students in alternative education settings.	Not published	Up to $30K
CD Education Mini-Grants Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The CD Education Mini-Grants program, funded by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, aims to support local conservation districts in their educational efforts.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Esther Sloan Mitchell Fund for Windham Women & Girls The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established by Sandy and Stan Hale. The fund is named after Sandy's mother, Esther Sloan Mitchell, to memorialize her as an "unsung heroine."	Not published	Varies
Charlotte CF Leadership Charlotte Grant for Youth Charlotte Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Giving back to the community through grant making is one way how we fulfill our mission of “Connecting People Who Care with Causes that Matter”.	Not published	Varies
Arlington Youth Foundation Grant Gene & Jerry Jones Arlington Youth · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of Arlington youth through significant financial contributions.	Not published	Varies
The Allstate Foundation - College Service Grants Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Allstate Foundation - College Service Grants support youth empowerment through community service initiatives at community colleges and HBCUs across the U.S. Grants of $10,000 aim to enable youth-led projects that redefine service in…	Not published	$10K
Goals + Assists Scholarship Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education · Foundation Not published · Varies Postsecondary scholarship program for high school students pursuing various educational and career pathways.	Not published	Varies
Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – LEARN Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Trail Blazers Foundation Fund – LEARN Grant focuses on supporting youth from historically underserved communities in Oregon and southwest Washington.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Youth Philanthropy Committee Grants Hamilton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Philanthropy Committee Grants, offered by the Hamilton Community Foundation, empower local teens to engage in philanthropy by making funding decisions.	Not published	Varies

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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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