Last updated June 16, 2026
There are currently 3,743 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.
Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Scholarship Funder: Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation (BEMC) Program Status: Referenced on website but limited details provided Geographic Scope: Brunswick and…
ELEVATE Health and Wellness Program Provider: Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity (Funded by Phi Kappa Psi Foundation) Program Type: Comprehensive suite of health and wellness programs Overview ELEVATE is an…
Eli B. Michel neverlostneverlate Wilderness Scholarship Overview: A wilderness scholarship established to honor the legacy of Eli B. Michel, a Whitley County native and accomplished outdoor…
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Grant…
Elkhorn Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Elkhorn Community Fund, established in 2007, enables…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _The application opened on June 9 and will be accepted on a rolling basis._ * _All Elks scholars may apply with at least one of the following core partners: other Elks…
Elks National Foundation: Legacy Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elks National Foundation Inc Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Elks National Foundation's Legacy…
Eller's Piece of the Puzzle Fund Organization: Millcreek Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Millcreek Township School District, Pennsylvania Background: Established in memory of Steve…
Elm Acres Grants Fund Projects Serving At-Risk Youth Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elm Acres Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Elm Acres Grants Fund supports projects benefiting at-risk…
Elmo M. Royce Camperships Geographic Scope: Schuyler County, New York Purpose: Support camperships for children from Schuyler County Background: Elmo Royce Benevolent Fund is an endowment fund at the…
Elmo M. Royce Youth Fund Award Range: $100 - $2,000 Geographic Scope: Schuyler County, New York Purpose: Support nonprofit organizations whose programs support youth activities and recreational…
Elmo M. Royce Youth Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $100 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Elmo M.…
EMERGE Grants Overview: Local FFA Chapter grants provided by the Idaho FFA Foundation to support chapter-based programs and initiatives. Award Range: $750-$2,000+ Geographic Scope: Idaho Purpose: To…
Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) Status: Past emergency program (COVID-19 response, 2020) Award Amount: Up to $50,000 per grant Geographic Scope: City of Vancouver Focus Areas: - Support for…
Emergency Relief Fund Status: NO LONGER SOLICITING APPLICATIONS for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund grants Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois Funder: A Better Chicago Background: This fund was…
Emergency Relief Grants Funder: Taco Bell Foundation Inc Mission: To fuel every young person's boldest ambition to create good. Award Amount: Not specified in provided content Geographic Scope:…
Emerging Artists Competition & Exhibition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts for Rural Texas Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The Emerging Artists Competition & Exhibition,…
Overview _Note: Applicants must register before being able to submit an application. Noted in the cycle as pre-proposal before full proposal._ Emerging Climate Champions Award About the Award Today’s…
Emerging Fellows Research Program Program Type: Yearlong research fellowship opportunity for college students Geographic Scope: United States (college students) Focus Areas: - Climate change - Social…
Overview _NOTE: Organizations submit an application form and a two-page summary describing the project they are interested in pursuing with an Emerging Leader Fellow. See Letter of Inquiry deadline…
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.