Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated November 1, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,609 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. 1,635 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,609; from 2,460 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $226.4M; across 1,635 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 225 with a published date

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Berges Family Foundation Grant Berges Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Berges Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in St. Louis through targeted philanthropic investments.	Not published	Varies
Sustainability Grants Door County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K Sustainability Grants provide essential operational support to charities in Door County, ensuring the quality of life for local residents.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Silver Family Foundation Grant Silver Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Silver Family Foundation Grant supports transformative youth development programs aimed at underserved youth aged 5-18 in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Strengthening Families and Communities (Social Drivers of Health) Grant Telligen Community Initiative · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Projects focused in Illinois or Oklahoma due March 3 and projects focused on Colorado or Iowa due by October 15th._ Telligen Community Initiative (TCI) will continue to provide community-based funding support in 2025.	Not published	Varies
Letha's Youth Outdoors Fund Grant Indiana Native Plant Society · Foundation Not published · $50 – $700 Letha's Youth Outdoors Fund Grant provides financial support for field trips that connect youth groups in Indiana with nature.	Not published	$50 – $700
David and Donna Batelaan Fund: Kiwanis Grant Florida Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K There are three opportunities for the David and Donna Batelaan Fund: 1) Kiwanis Clubs/Divisions; 2) Service Leadership Programs: Builders Club, Key Clubs and Circle K Clubs; and 3) Service Leadership Programs of Aktion Club.	Not published	Up to $10K
The Pettus Foundation Grants St Louis Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Pettus Foundation Grants focus on enhancing self-reliance and productivity in underserved communities through targeted funding in St. Louis.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Quizstory Podcast Award Student Contest Queen Sofia Spanish Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A student contest that awards winners with a cultural trip to Spain. The Quizstory app is an educational resource developed by the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute related to Spanish influence on American history.	Not published	Varies
Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Minnesota Youthbuild Competitive Grants Program, offered by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), aims to support organizations providing young individuals with essential construction skills and safety training.	Not published	Up to $150K
2026 MERITS Program Maine Space Grant Consortium · Foundation Not published · Varies MSGC's MERITS program offers summer internship opportunities for Maine high school Juniors at various locations around the state of Maine. Visit the "for students" page for additional details.	Not published	Varies
Grace Bersted Foundation Grant Grace a Bersted Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grace Bersted Foundation Grant supports quality educational, human services, and health care programs for underserved populations, particularly children and the disabled, in DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties, Illinois.	Not published	Varies
Youth Arts Miami (YAM) Grants Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $160K The Youth Arts Miami Grants Program supports non-profit youth arts organizations in Miami-Dade County. It offers funding based on organization size, with specific revenue thresholds.	Not published	Up to $160K
Letter of Intent (Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia) Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia · Foundation Rolling · Historically averages $14,000–$25,000 Applications open year-round; Phase I is a rolling deadline and Phase II is specified if/when Phase I is approved. 'The historical average for a competitive grant through this process is in the $14,000 - $25,000 range.' Organizations may…	Rolling	Historically averages $14,000–$25,000
VOREC Community Grant (Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative) Kingdom Trail Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K	Not published	$75K
Wellington Management Foundation: Annual Grant Wellington Management Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wellington Management Foundation, established in 1992, focuses on providing annual grants to nonprofit organizations that enhance educational opportunities for youth in under-resourced communities across North America and Asia-Pacific.	Not published	Varies
LibertyGives Foundation Grants Libertygives Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The LibertyGives Foundation, established in 2007, focuses on enhancing charitable giving in Colorado, particularly for underprivileged and at-risk youth.	Not published	Varies
Major Research Grants on Reducing Inequality William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $600K The Major Research Grants on Reducing Inequality, funded by the William T Grant Foundation, support research aimed at reducing inequality in youth outcomes for ages 5-25 in the U.S. Grants range from $100,000 to $600,000 over 2-3 years.	Not published	$100K – $600K
Youth Impact Grant Jackson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Youth Impact Grant, administered by the Jackson Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee, aims to support youth-focused initiatives in Jackson County, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $3K
Daniel Keating Foundation - General Grant Program Daniel Keating Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Daniel Keating Foundation provides grants to organizations that lift up and light up the lives of young people facing financial, emotional and physical changes in the Kansas City and Manhattan, KS community.	Not published	Varies
Chapter Grant Program Oregon CTE Student Leadership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program designed to support CTSO (Career and Technical Student Organization) chapters in Oregon. The program has distinct application tracks for new chapters and existing chapters.	Not published	Varies
GM Genius Fantasy Football Scholarship Competition The National Mentoring Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $40K GM Genius is a scholarship competition and digital learning platform developed by How I Decide Foundation that teaches critical thinking and decision-making concepts through an innovative fantasy football format.	Not published	$5K – $40K
Employer Career Pathways Initiative (Greater Twin Cities United Way Grant) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K	Not published	$9K
Recreation – Building Communities Recreational Facilities Grants Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services · State Not published · Up to $2.5M Capital costs associated with development and creation of a facility-based project that provides, coordinates, or organizes recreational programs for youth and/or adults within a community area.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Charitable work in the County of Sussex Grants (UK only) - Large Grant Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · More than £20,001 The Ernest Kleinwort Charitable Trust offers large grants for charitable work in Sussex, focusing on areas such as elderly care, disability, general welfare, hospices, and youth support.	Not published	More than £20,001

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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 3,609 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of November 1, 2026, 1,635 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, 2,460 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,609 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 225 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, 50% 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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