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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
The Save Mart Companies CARES Foundation Grant Save Mart Cares · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K Q2 Grant Cycle: Application Deadline: May 11, 2026. Open to all applications under the general giving guidelines.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Community Trust Fund Grants The League Club Inc · Foundation Not published · $18K – $30K	Not published	$18K – $30K
Afterschool & Summer Enrichment Grant Gary Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K Gary Community Ventures is an impermanent philanthropic organization committed to using all of its resources by 2035 to transform systems and build wealth for Colorado kids and families.	Not published	Up to $40K
Youth ESD Prevention Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K Hawai‘i Community Foundation invests charitable funds in communities across the State primarily through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $150K
Meet Me at the Park - Play Space Grants National Recreation and Park Association · Foundation Not published · $30K This grant program supports park and recreation agencies in creating new opportunities for play and physical activity for kids and families in underserved communities.	Not published	$30K
Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant, established by John E. N. and DeDe Howard through the Berrien Community Foundation, aims to enhance youth activities in Saint Joseph and Benton Harbor, Michigan.	Not published	Varies
Fall Grant Opportunities: Youth- Jim Tompkins Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Jim Tompkins Endowment, established by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation in 2018, aims to support youth in Traverse City through grants for programs and projects.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Lilly Endowment: Religion Grants Lilly Endowment Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Lilly Endowment Inc. focuses on enriching the religious lives of Christians in the U.S. by supporting diverse congregations and theological education.	Not published	Varies
Elaine Hamilton Junior Recreation Scholarship Georgia Tennis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100 Help families provide their children with an enriching Junior Team Tennis (JTT) experience. Ensure more children have access to league play benefits regardless of financial barriers.	Not published	Up to $100
NBA Foundation Grants National Basketball Association Foundation · Foundation Not published · More than US $25,000 The NBA Foundation Grants aim to empower Black youth by providing economic opportunities through skills training, mentorship, and career advancement programs.	Not published	More than US $25,000
Mackinac Island Community Foundation Grant Mackinac Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mackinac Island Community Foundation Grant, established in 1994, aims to enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors of Mackinac Island.	Not published	Varies
Teen Suicide Prevention Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $55K	Not published	$55K
Janson Foundation Grants Janson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Janson Foundation, established in 1983, provides capital grants to charitable organizations in Skagit County, Washington.	Not published	Varies
Youth of the Year Scholarship Boys and Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club teens.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Emerging Climate Champions Award Enlight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Applicants must register before being able to submit an application.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Grants (Community Grants Program) North St Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Rotary Club Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The North St Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Rotary Club regularly receives requests from organizations, groups or individuals asking for financial support for a project, event or program.	Rolling	Varies
PATHS Mentorship Program LGBT Technology Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Connect LGBTQ+ individuals starting out in STEAM to a network of mentors to ensure they have the guidance, resources, and knowledge necessary to be successful in their pursuits	Not published	Varies
Wisdom Family Foundation Grant Program Wisdom Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Wisdom Family Foundation Grant Program supports organizations that empower children and strengthen communities.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Beveridge Family Foundation Grant The Beveridge Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Beveridge Family Foundation Grant supports initiatives in youth development, health, education, religion, art, and the environment, primarily in Hampden and Hampshire counties, Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $50K
Community Assist Grants The Sharks Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K The Sharks Foundation, established in 1994, aims to empower Bay Area youth by providing Community Assist Grants that support wellness, education, and hockey initiatives.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Camp Scholarships Baltimore Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Camp scholarships are available for campers from Baltimore Yearly Meeting. The aid is dispersed on the basis of declared need.	Not published	Varies
Fordney Foundation Grant Fordney Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Fordney Foundation Grant supports talented individuals in dance, aiming to foster professional careers and enhance community engagement in dance sports.	Not published	Up to $5K
Teen Engagement and Wellness Initiative Jewish Federation of Orange County · Foundation Not published · $240K A multi-year strategic philanthropy initiative designed to incubate and strengthen Jewish tween and teen programs in Orange County.	Not published	$240K
The Skatepark Project Grants The Skatepark Project · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Skatepark Project Grants aim to support underserved communities in building public, free, concrete skateparks for youth. Eligible applicants include public charities and local agencies committed to designing inclusive spaces.	Not published	$1K – $25K

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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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