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.
Fall Cycle: Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Fall Cycle: Bill and…
Fall Field of Interest Grants: Health & Human Services- Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Endowment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000…
Fall Grant Cycle Funder: Mackinac Island Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Mackinac Island, Michigan Eligibility: Local nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, or governmental organizations…
Fall Grant Opportunities: Arts & Culture- Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated:…
Fall Grant Opportunities: Youth- Boys and Girls Club of Grand Traverse Endowment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February…
Fall Grant Opportunities: Youth- Grand Traverse Families in Action for Youth Endowment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated:…
Fall Grant Opportunities: Youth- Jim Tompkins Endowment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2024 Summary The…
Fall Grant Program Status: Program Paused Funder: YouthWell New Hampshire Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Mission Alignment: Programs must be aligned with YouthWell NH's mission to positively impact…
Fall Mini Grant Overview: A competitive grant program for local non-profits. Over $250,000 were awarded to local organizations across both grant cycles. Geographic Scope: Central Arkansas Focus…
Overview PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong, sponsored by Discord This program is for high schools. Twenty-five (25) local PTAs/PTSAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $2,000 in funding.…
Fall Programs Grants: PTA Connected: The Smart Talk Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Fall Programs Grants:…
Fall Programs Grants: STEM + Families Propelling Our World Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers Amount: US $1,250 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Fall Programs…
Faller/Brayton Endowment Funder: Parker Youth and Sports Foundation Geographic Scope: Yakima, Washington Focus Areas: Community sports events, youth programs, scholastic awards and scholarships…
Families Learning Across Boundaries (FamLAB) Spark Grants Organization: Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop Overview: FamLAB is a program designed to identify, support, and promote innovative…
Family & Neighborhood Stability Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McNeely Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The Family & Neighborhood Stability Grant by the McNeely…
Family Power Fund : General Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headwaters Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Family Power Fund, established by…
Family Power Fund : Planning/New Partner Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headwaters Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Family Power Fund, managed by the…
Family Power Fund : Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headwaters Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $125,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Family Power Fund by Headwaters Foundation…
Family Support Services (TX) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Health and Human Services Amount: US $400,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview Family Support Services…
Family Volunteer Day Grants Funder: Points of Light (generationOn) Award Amount: $500 or $1,000 grants Purpose: Support efforts to unite families in service for Family Volunteer Day (November 21)…
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.