Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated November 1, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,636 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 83 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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Epic Advantage Grant Earlham College Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Thanks to the generosity of donors, the Epic Advantage grant enables Earlham students to access funded career-discernment experiences globally.	Not published	Varies
SCC Nashville Grant Program Speedway Children's Charities · Foundation Not published · Varies The SCC Nashville Grant Program, managed by Speedway Children's Charities, supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in middle Tennessee.	Not published	Varies
Youth Leadership Camp Powder River Energy Corporationfoundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Powder River Energy Corporation co-sponsors local high school students to attend the "Youth Leadership Camp" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The week is completely funded, including:	Not published	Varies
Social Services Grant Program City of Naperville, Illinois · State Not published · Varies The Social Services Grant Program, offered by the City of Naperville, aims to enhance community welfare through financial support for social services.	Not published	Varies
The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships Grant American Theatre Wing Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative: Training Scholarships supports public middle and high school students from historically marginalized populations, providing funding for summer study and after-school training programs in theatre.	Not published	Varies
Trust Management Services Grant - Southwestern Oregon Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant in Southwestern Oregon supports impactful projects focusing on education, community service, arts and culture, youth activities, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $15K
Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation Grants Marlene And Spencer Hays Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation Grants support tax-exempt organizations working to enhance lives through arts, healthcare, education, and youth programs.	Not published	Varies
San Antonio Area Foundation: Capital and Naming Rights Grants San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2.5M The San Antonio Area Foundation offers Capital and Naming Rights Grants to support local projects and initiatives honoring John L. Santikos.	Not published	$2.5M
CRCF: Youth Grants Capital Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CRCF Youth Grants support initiatives that benefit teens aged 12-18 in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $5K
Life Science Cares Bay Area Annual Grantmaking Life Science Cares Inc · Foundation Not published · $800K – $1.3M ALAS, Biotech Partners, Breakthrough SF, First Tee, Girls Crushing It, GLIDE, Hack the Hood, HealthRight360, Larkin Street Youth Services, Mental Health Association of San Mateo, North Marin Community Services, PIE Fest, Scientific…	Not published	$800K – $1.3M
Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Commonwealth of Massachusetts · State Not published · Up to $11.1M The Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant aims to combat gang and youth violence through a comprehensive strategy involving social intervention, suppression, opportunity provision, organizational change, and community mobilization.	Not published	Up to $11.1M
Education Fellowships (General) Earthwatch Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $500K Earthwatch grants over $500,000 per year in fellowships through a highly competitive, need-based application process to students and teachers who would not otherwise have the ability to participate on Earthwatch expeditions.	Not published	$500K
Youth Scholarships Kiwanis Cal-NEV-Ha Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Provides scholarships to college and high school students to allow them to focus on their studies and provide financial relief to their families.	Not published	$1K
MN Youthbuild Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K	Not published	$150K
Oakland Rotary Scholarship Oakland Rotary Endowment · Foundation Not published · $16K The Scholarship Committee awards college scholarships to deserving Oakland high school seniors who will be attending a four-year college or university.	Not published	$16K
Voices of the Future Scholarship Competition Bucks County Herald Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K This is the 9th annual classical singing competition for high school students in Bucks County.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Reiman Foundation Grant Reiman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reiman Foundation, established in 1986, is dedicated to supporting non-profit initiatives across the U.S., focusing on health care, education, the arts, and children.	Not published	Varies
Young Artist Scholarship Program CNY Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship program for young artists. Specific details about award amounts, deadlines, and eligibility criteria were not provided in the available content.	Not published	Varies
Zachary Culnan Memorial Family Fund - Activity Scholarship Captain Community Human Services Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Provides financial support for low-income, disadvantaged, and under-resourced youth to participate in life-enhancing programs and activities.	Not published	Up to $500
Kiwanis Children's Fund Microgrants Kiwanis International Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Smaller grant program distributed quarterly (February, March, April, May, June, July distribution cycles noted) to smaller Kiwanis clubs to fund community service projects that benefit children.	Rolling	Varies
Handbags That Help The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $41K – $59K A giving circle that has awarded $771,322 in grants since its first year of grantmaking in 2008. The program supports nonprofit organizations serving Hancock County with focus on strengthening families and community wellbeing.	Not published	$41K – $59K
Fall Programs Grants: PTA Connected: The Smart Talk National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · $2K The Fall Programs Grants: PTA Connected: The Smart Talk program invites local PTAs to apply for $1,500 in funding to promote digital safety and healthy technology use among families.	Not published	$2K
CFQA: Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Grant Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Not published · Varies The Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area, honors the spirit of a young girl by supporting local youth initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Kempner Fund: Core Grants: Empowered Youth Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $75K The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund's Core Grants Program focuses on Empowered Youth, aiming to address significant challenges faced by Galveston's youth.	Not published	$20K – $75K

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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 November 1, 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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