AKRON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Gay Community Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Akron Community Foundation Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Gay Community Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the Akron Community…
Grants for Youth Programs
Last updated June 17, 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
Foundation
Updated daily
What grants for youth programs are open right now?
$2,500 - $10,000
GBU Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
GBU Foundation Community Grant Awards Funder: GBU Foundation Inc, Pittsburgh, PA Background: The GBU Foundation, established in 1963, awards grants to nonprofit organizations through its annual…
Up to US $5,000
GREENWOOD COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation
GCCF: Community Impact Grants - Youth and Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greenwood County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The GCCF Community…
Varies
MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
GCCF: Grant Requests Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) is dedicated to enhancing community…
MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Youth Action Council Grant The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) promotes and enables philanthropic giving to enrich and improve the lives of people in our county. The Foundation is…
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THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview About The Greater Cincinnati Foundation One of the nation’s leading community foundations, The Greater Cincinnati Foundation helps people make the most of their giving to build a better…
US $1,000 - US $15,000
The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
GCI Suicide Prevention Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The GCI Suicide Prevention Grant, offered by…
Up to US $90,418
New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Rolling / Open Foundation
Gender-Specific Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety Amount: Up to US $90,418 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Gender-Specific Services Grant,…
GENE HAAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Gene Haas Foundation Community Grants ( Ventura, Clark, and Cabarrus Counties) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gene Haas Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2025 Summary The Gene Haas Foundation Community…
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation
Gene Wiles Memorial Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Last Updated: June 05, 2025 Summary The Gene Wiles Memorial Award honors the legacy of Gene…
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Sonora Area Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
General Community Grants Geographic Scope: Tuolumne County, CA Program Overview: Sonora Area Foundation makes grants to worthy projects and programs serving Tuolumne County residents and…
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CAMBRIDGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
General Fund Grant Program Geographic Scope: Cambridge, Wisconsin community Overview: The General Fund supports various miscellaneous grant requests, special Cambridge School District programs, and…
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
General Funding / Competitive Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County. These grants are…
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Western Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation
General Grant Program Funder: Western Kansas Community Foundation Geographic Scope: 15-county service area in western Kansas Background: Since its inception in 1996, the Western Kansas Community…
Approximately $5,000,000 annually
ALBERT & ETHEL HERZSTEIN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation General Grant Program Geographic Scope: Preference given to Houston area and State of Texas organizations Mission Focus: The Foundation prioritizes…
Varies
ADOLPH COORS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Adolph Coors Foundation General Grant Program Geographic Scope: Primarily Colorado-based organizations; public policy requests from out-of-state organizations considered; special consideration given…
More than US $500
ILLINOIS PRAIRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
General Grants ( Education, Health and Wellness, and Youth) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Illinois…
ROSENBERG FUND FOR CHILDREN INC · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation
General Grants for Children of Targeted Activists Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States Background: The RFC's core granting program supporting children and young adults of parents…
LANGLEY FOR FAMILIES - · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation
General Grants Program - Quarterly Cycle Funder: Langley for Families Foundation Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads (Virginia), including but not limited to: - Hampton - Newport News - Williamsburg -…
OCEANFIRST FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: New applicants must set up a 10 minute call before applying. _ Our Mission We empower nonprofits to think bigger, solve more problems, and make life better in the neighborhoods served…
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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