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 state and 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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Emergency Relief Grants Taco Bell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
SDYC Junior Program Grants San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dairy Promotion Grant for Farmers New England Dairy and Food Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K New England Dairy's dairy promotion grant program supports activities that improve public perception of dairy farming and/or increase consumption of local dairy products. Grants support grassroots dairy education efforts in communities.	Not published	Up to $2K
Homelessness Prevention & Diversion Fund (HPDF) Building Changes · Foundation Not published · Varies A first-of-its-kind centralized model providing streamlined access to flexible funding and diversion support to help young people and households secure safe housing.	Not published	Varies
AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $75K The AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Program, managed by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, promotes urban youth agricultural education and community development in urban areas.	Not published	$5K – $75K
Graves Foundation Grants John and Denise Graves Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Graves Foundation Grants support grassroots, community-led initiatives in Minneapolis, aiming to close equity gaps and enhance the lives of youth.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant Innovis Health LLC · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas: Requests for funding are reviewed on a rolling basis.	Rolling	Varies
Thrive Academy Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Not published · Varies The DJS Gun Violence Reduction Strategy that serves probation and aftercare youth identified to be at the highest risk of gun violence as either a victim or a perpetrator.	Not published	Varies
Dale Jr. Foundation Donations Grant The Dale Jr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dale Jr. Foundation, founded by NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., has raised over $8 million since 2007 to support various charities focusing on youth and underprivileged communities.	Not published	Varies
AIM Equity and Implementation Grants AIM Youth Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies AIM is bridging the gap between research and access to care for youth struggling with their mental health by finding, funding, and implementing evidence-based treatments, empowering youth to discover their own mental health solutions, and…	Not published	Varies
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award Grant From the Top · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award offers a one-time, need-based grant of up to $10,000 for pre-collegiate musicians aged 8-18 participating in From the Top’s Learning and Media Lab Fellowship.	Not published	Up to $10K
Fonds Alcoa pour les collectivités durables (Alcoa Fund for Sustainable Communities) Alcoa Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1M	Not published	$1M
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Administered by Arkansas Community Foundation, the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation grants support Arkansas nonprofits creating positive change for underserved populations; awarded to programs benefiting African American or other…	Not published	Varies
Conscious Kids Grant Conscious Kids Inc - Agy Main · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Conscious Kids Grant, established by Marlee-Jo Jacobson, aims to support at-risk children and families in underserved communities.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant Kawabe Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on low-income children, families, and seniors, primarily in the Seattle/King County area.	Not published	Varies
Great Friend to Kids Award Association of Children's Museums Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Initiated in 1991 to honor individuals or institutions that have made a national and/or international impact to strengthen the education and lives of children.	Not published	Varies
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Health Grants The Crail-Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crail-Johnson Foundation focuses on enhancing the well-being of children and families in Los Angeles through grants aimed at Health, Human Services, and Education.	Not published	Varies
New Jersey Summer Expansion Project Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The New Jersey Summer Expansion Project aims to enhance positive youth development for at-risk youth during summer months.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Twin Cities Fund: Capital Grants: Bricks & Mortar Best Buy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The Best Buy Foundation's Twin Cities Fund offers capital grants for nonprofit organizations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.	Not published	$100K
Women & Girls’ Fund Grant Main Street Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women & Girls’ Fund, established by the Main Street Community Foundation in 2001, supports organizations that empower women and girls in Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Grant Karen Colina Wilson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Grant supports programs for children, youth, and women, enhancing their health and well-being through education, art, literature, and music.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Edson Foundation Grant Pikes Peak Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edson Foundation Grant, offered by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, champions educational initiatives that foster personal growth, innovation, and creativity.	Not published	Varies
Valley Guardians Trade School Scholarship Valley Guardians Inc · Foundation Rolling · $1K – $3K In addition to financial support for chosen trade or vocational program, scholars receive support in: Winners are selected based on three distinct criteria:	Rolling	$1K – $3K
Youth Action Project: Mini-Grant Program North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Through grantmaking, partnerships, financial and philanthropic services we are the North Valley's hub for social change. We help individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits maximize their impact on the local and global community.	Not published	$500 – $2K

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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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