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.
Environmental Stewardship - Seed & Program Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Environmental Stewardship - Seed &…
Environmental/ Animal Welfare Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Environmental/Animal…
EPA Youth Internship and Community Greening Grant Funder: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Award Status: Competitive grant awarded May 2024; termination attempted March 2025 (organization…
Epic Advantage Grant Funder: Earlham College (donor-funded) Geographic Scope: Earlham College students Focus Areas: Career-discernment experiences, international education, skill development Program…
Episcopal Faith Communities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sheltering Arms Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Episcopal Faith Communities Grants, offered by…
Equality Utah Scholarship Mentorship Program Overview: Equality Utah's scholarship mentorship program creates meaningful connections between LGBTQ students and allies with professionals who…
Equine Scholarship Programs Funder: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) Geographic Scope: Texas and national (for some programs) Focus Areas: Youth equine education, competition, and horsemanship…
Equinox Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Equinox Foundation, in collaboration with Innovia…
Equipment Donation Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Good Sports Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary Good Sports is a national non-profit…
Equitable Community-Designed Outdoor Spaces Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Colorado Health Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Equitable…
Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant Overview: A prestigious grant opportunity administered by Think 360 Arts for Learning, supporting innovative arts programs focused on equity and…
ESA Foundation esports Scholarship Funder: ESA Foundation Program Status: Active (launched 2020-21 academic year) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Esports competition - Academic support…
Esping Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Esping Family Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Esping Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Dallas…
Essay Scholarship Purpose: The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live.…
Essentia Health Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has more than 20 years of history investing in communities…
Essentia Health Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in…
Essentia Health Community Grant Funder: Essentia Health Geographic Scope: Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin Background: Essentia Health has a more than 20-year history of investing in…
Essential Skills Enhancement Grants Program Name: Essential Skills Enhancement Grants Overview: Grants designed to enhance the development of soft skills or essential skills in middle school to high…
Essex Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Essex Community Fund Grant, managed by the Adirondack…
Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Psychological Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Esther Katz Rosen Fund Grants,…
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.