Grants for Youth Programs

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.

3,743 grants
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Updated daily

What grants for youth programs are open right now?

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Farley Moody Galbraith Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission To achieve positive change through the…

California State Library · Rolling / Open Foundation

Farm to Summer Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Farm to Summer Grant Program, funded by the California State Library, aims to…

THE FASKEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fasken Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fasken Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Fasken Foundation Grant aims to empower nonprofit partners to improve the lives of…

BRATTLEBORO DEVELOPMENT CREDIT CORP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fast Tracks to Success - SeVEDS Workforce Development Program Funder: Vermont Department of Labor Award Amount: $18,000 grant Geographic Scope: Windham Region, Vermont (all four high schools)…

FRANKLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

FCCF Grant Application Geographic Scope: Franklin County, Indiana Overview: The Franklin County Community Foundation awards grants from unrestricted endowments to organizations in Franklin County.…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
PGA TOUR INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

FedEx St. Jude Championship: Equipment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: PGA Tour Inc Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The FedEx St. Jude Championship…

Feld Entertainment · Rolling / Open Foundation

Feld Entertainment Charitable Contributions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Feld Entertainment Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary Feld Entertainment's Charitable Contributions aim to support…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fennie Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Long Beach Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Fennie Community Fund Grant, established by…

National FFA Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FFA Alumni Legacy Grant Funder: National FFA Foundation Inc, made possible by Tractor Supply Company Geographic Scope: United States Purpose: The FFA Alumni Legacy Grant supports FFA Alumni and…

IDAHO FFA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FFA Blue Jacket "Gift of Blue" Awards Overview: The Idaho FFA Foundation provides awards to purchase FFA Blue Jackets for students who might not otherwise have access to this important symbol of FFA…

FIGHT FOR CHILDREN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

FFC Youth Sports Fund - Grants to Members Funder: Fight For Children Inc (DC, US) Program Type: Direct funding to Youth Sports Collaborative member organizations Geographic Scope: DC metro area Focus…

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON EDU DEV FOUNDA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FHCP Youth Recreation Leader Scholarship Organization: Westfield Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Westfield, Indiana Focus Area: Youth Recreation Leadership Overview: Scholarship available to…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest Grants Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan Focus Areas: Various fields of interest designated by donors through specific…

FIESTA EVENTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fiesta Events: Field Goal Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fiesta Events Inc. Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Fiesta Events: Field Goal Grant supports nonprofits aligned…

FIESTA EVENTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fiesta Events: Spirit of the Fiesta Bowl Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fiesta Events Inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Fiesta Events: Spirit of the Fiesta Bowl…

FIESTA EVENTS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fiesta Events: Touchdown Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fiesta Events Inc. Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Fiesta Events: Touchdown Grant, provided by Fiesta Events…

US $15,000 - US $50,000
Fiesta Sports Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fiesta Sports Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Fiesta Sports Foundation Grant aims to support…

Frequently Asked Questions

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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