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.
EcosySTEM | STEM Action Center Mini-Grants Status: Currently Closed (Last cycle closed March 15, 2026) Geographic Scope: Idaho (with emphasis on regional balance and rural communities) Funder: Idaho…
ECP Extension, Outreach and Engagement Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Entomological Society of America (ESA) Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The ECP Extension, Outreach and…
Eddystone Once-in-a-Lifetime-Opportunity Award Purpose: Provides funding to Eddystone Youth who are pursuing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Geographic Scope: Eddystone, PA Eligibility: Youth from…
Edie & Paul Rosenblum Gift of Israel Program Focus Areas: Israel engagement, teen Jewish development Eligibility: High school students Program Description: A scholarship program for high school…
Edith Saxton Fund for Steuben County Youth Services Award Range: $5,000 - $25,000 Geographic Scope: Steuben County, New York; preference given to Bath Area Purpose: Support not-for-profit projects,…
Edmondson Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $100,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Joseph Henry Edmondson Foundation…
Edmund Worthy Memorial Scholarship Overview: This scholarship honors Edmund Worthy, a dedicated volunteer who contributed to the success of the ACE Mentor Program for over 20 years. About Edmund…
Edna E. Harrell Community Children’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Edna E. Harrell…
Edson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pikes Peak Community Foundation Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Edson Foundation Grant, offered by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, champions…
EDUC3 Awards: Funding Opportunity for Summer Programs to Accelerate Regenerative Medicine Knowledge (SPARK) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Amount: Up to…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _Due to our multi-year commitments to several organizations, BLBB Charitable is limited in the number of new grantees it can consider._ * _If you are a current or recent…
Education & Youth Development Community Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Lorain County Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Education & Youth Development Community…
Education & Youth Development Grants Funder: Watertown Community Foundation Inc (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Watertown, MA Contact: - Phone: 617-926-1500 - Address: PO Box 334, Watertown, MA 02471…
Education & Youth Enrichment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Broward Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Education & Youth Enrichment initiative aims to empower Broward’s…
Education and Youth Development Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Avista Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Avista Foundation supports non-profit organizations that…
Education Fellowships (General) Overview: Earthwatch grants over $500,000 per year in fellowships through a highly competitive, need-based application process to students and teachers who would not…
Education First Grant Program Overview: WECU's Education First Grant Program provides strategic funding to educational initiatives in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. The program was launched in 2019 to…
Educational Field Trip Grants Funder: Association of the Friends of the Wichitas Award Amount: $250 per grant Geographic Scope: Schools and youth groups visiting the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge…
Educational Outreach Grant Focus: Supports nonprofit arts organizations dedicated to Oklahoma youth through programming and outreach that provides arts experiences for underserved, rural, and at-risk…
Educational Program with Ricardo Pablo Pedro Overview: Mentorship and inspirational program bringing the story and spirit of perseverance of Ricardo Pablo Pedro to young people from low-income and…
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.