Last updated June 17, 2026
There are currently 3,743 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and 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.
FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global) The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invite proposals for cooperative agreements to implement the FY 2026 FLEX Global high school…
FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes Madeleine K. Albright Young Women Leaders Program The Office of Academic Exchange Programs, ECA, invites proposal submissions for the design and implementation of…
FY 2026 Tech Youth Program The Office of Citizen Exchanges of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for proposals to implement the FY 2026…
FY 2026 TechLeaders: Critical Emerging Technologies Exchange The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Global Leaders Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposal…
FY 2026 Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education (TGIY) Program The purpose of the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program is to provide gang-involved youth with…
FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for the…
Federal grant supporting juvenile justice programs. Administered by Montana Board of Crime Control.
FY25 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition Status: Paused as of February 22, 2026 Geographic Scope: O'ahu, Hawaii (HI-501 CoC) Funder: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…
FY25 MBSYEP Career Exploration NOFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Department of Employment Services Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: April 21, 2025 Summary The FY25 MBSYEP Career…
FY26 DCF YSB Grant Funder: Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) Geographic Scope: Connecticut Eligible Applicants: Youth Service Bureaus (YSBs) Overview: Current fiscal year grant…
G.A.P. Fund for Youth Overview: The G.A.P. Fund was established to provide financial assistance with participation fees for non-academic activities to full-time resident Grand County youth between…
Gabriel G. Paz Conservation Scholarship Fund Funder: Arizona Chapter of Safari Club International (AZSCI) Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus Areas: Wildlife conservation, wildlife management, and…
Gabrielle's Wings Grant Cycle Organization: Gabrielle's Wings Inc (PA, US) Mission: Provide children of color in underserved communities with opportunities to reach their unlimited potential and…
Gadomski Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gadomski Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Gadomski Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations primarily in the Lehigh…
Game Changer Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolina Hurricanes Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Game Changer Grants, offered by the Carolina…
Game Ready Scholarship Organization: Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia Region Program Description: Support-based scholarship providing annual financial…
Gamma Mu Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gamma Mu Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Gamma Mu Foundation, established in 1988, aims to support the…
Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Funder: Two Rivers Community Foundation (CO, US) Purpose: Gathers donations for the scholarship program available to Garfield County Fair & Rodeo royalty…
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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.