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 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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BCF: Community Grant Benton Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The BCF Community Grant offers funding opportunities for organizations that support the growth of children, youth, and families in Benton County.	Not published	Up to $10K
Polaris Foundation Grant The Polaris Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Polaris Foundation Grant focuses on long-term community investment, emphasizing areas such as environment, community development, youth safety, and education in STEM and trades.	Not published	Varies
New Era Scholarship Grant The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The New Era Scholarship, offered by The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, provides up to $12,000 annually for eligible students from select youth development agencies and high schools in the St. Louis area.	Not published	Up to $15K
Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Grant Hugh J Andersen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hugh J. Andersen Foundation Grant supports community-focused initiatives aimed at enhancing inclusivity and self-sufficiency within the St. Croix Valley.	Not published	Varies
United Way of Forsyth County Grants - Tier 1: Community Impact Grants United Way of Forsyth County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The United Way of Forsyth County provides Tier 1 Community Impact Grants of up to $10,000 to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Forsyth and Dawson Counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
Arts Education Programming (School Partnerships) Grant The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts Education Programming aims to provide high-quality, hands-on arts education to engage school-aged youth in Philadelphia.	Not published	Varies
Health Foundation of Greater Massillon Spring Grant Cycle Stark Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Health Foundation of Greater Massillon (HFGM) Spring Grant Cycle supports innovative health and wellness initiatives in Western Stark, Northern Tuscarawas, and Eastern Wayne counties.	Not published	Varies
Google Digital Divide Grant Listed by Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2M Transformative funding to expand access to technology, education, and career readiness for Oakland's diverse communities, bridging the digital divide across generations.	Not published	$2M
State Abstinence Until Marriage—Emerging Programs RFP Grant South Carolina Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $100K The State Abstinence Until Marriage—Emerging Programs funding aims to support innovative programs that promote Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE).	Not published	$100K
Browning Kimball Foundation Grant Browning Kimball Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Browning Kimball Foundation, established in 1978, focuses on enhancing the quality of life in Central Montana through sustainable agriculture and support for youth and families.	Not published	Varies
Camp Equipment & Capital Improvement Grant Program Colburn-Keenan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Camp Equipment & Capital Improvement Grant Program, established by the Colburn-Keenan Foundation, aims to enhance the experiences of children with chronic inherited bleeding disorders.	Not published	Varies
Public Sector Apprenticeship Program Nextgen Climate America Inc · Foundation Not published · $6M	Not published	$6M
Sarah Cohen-Doherty Community Impact Award Social Venture Partners Portland · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Track Modeling STEAM Program USA BMX Foundation · Foundation Not published · $750 A week-long educational program created exclusively for 4th-8th graders where students conceptualize, design, and build a scale BMX track while learning engineering and design principles.	Not published	$750
Community Grants & Donations A & N Electric Cooperative · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $2K A&N Electric Cooperative strives to support outstanding youth, community organizations and events that benefit members within their service territory.	Rolling	$250 – $2K
Holthouse Foundation for Kids Grant The Holthouse Foundation for Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holthouse Foundation for Kids supports organizations that empower at-risk youth through character education, life skills, and entrepreneurship.	Not published	Varies
Amelia Peabody Foundation Grant Amelia Peabody Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amelia Peabody Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
Neighborhood Ecology Corps City of Oaks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Nature-based program for youth interested in environmental stewardship and conservation, offered through partnership between City of Oaks Foundation and City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department.	Not published	Varies
National Native Youth Initiative Program Norton Sound Health Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Diversity Grant Program - Event Support Grant US Lacrosse Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which provides funding to qualified organizations that initiate or continue programs and projects that promote lacrosse participation and education.	Not published	Varies
America's 250th Anniversary Grant for Undergraduate Programming Heterodox Academy · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K To engage undergraduates in programming that highlights themes relevant to America's founding principles and their relevance today.	Not published	Up to $20K
Youth Transitions To Work (YTTW) Grant New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $2M The Youth Transitions To Work (YTTW) Grant Program, led by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, aims to support high school juniors, seniors, and out-of-school youth in transitioning to high-skill, high-wage…	Not published	Up to $2M
School Program Grant (First Tee School Program) Long Game Youth Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support schools in integrating First Tee curriculum into physical education and other classroom settings.	Not published	Varies
Detroit Industrial School Grant Detroit Industrial School · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Detroit Industrial School Grant provides vital funding for projects benefiting children in the Tri-County area.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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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