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 federal 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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Pat Brown Scholarship SCO Family of Services · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pat Brown Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a young person in an SCO program who has overcome obstacles to achieve academic success.	Not published	Varies
Radio Systems Product Donation Requests Grant Radio Systems Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Radio Systems Corporation aims to enhance community welfare through its Product Donation Requests program.	Not published	Varies
Service-Learning Mini-Grant New Mexico Out-of School Time Network · Foundation Not published · Varies NMOST's Service-Learning Mini-Grant supports youth-led service-learning projects in out-of-school time programs across New Mexico.	Not published	Varies
RBC Foundation Grants - National Program (Outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area) RBC Foundation - USA · Foundation Not published · Varies RBC Foundation – USA aims to enhance community quality of life by supporting non-profit organizations that promote diversity and positive change.	Not published	Varies
Fall Programs Grants: PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies PTA Connected: Build Up and Belong, sponsored by Discord This program is for high schools. Twenty-five (25) local PTAs/PTSAs will be selected, and each will be awarded $2,000 in funding.	Not published	Varies
Summer Camp Campership Colorado Lions Camp · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bank of America Neighborhood Builders Award Listed by Youthbuild Global Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K Bank of America recognized YouthBuild USA as a national Neighborhood Builder and awarded a $200,000 grant in recognition of the nonprofit's leadership in bolstering economic mobility for opportunity youth across the nation.	Not published	$200K
ADGA Convention Youth Scholarship American Dairy Goat Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Board Grant- New Castle County Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Philanthropy Board Grant in New Castle County aims to provide crucial support to nonprofits focusing on mental health initiatives for vulnerable populations, including those facing food insecurity, substance abuse, or suicide…	Not published	Varies
GGS Early Literacy Grant Program Bella Vista Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bella Vista Foundation (BVF) is the legacy of sisters Georgiana Gerlinger Stevens and Jean Gerlinger Kirkwood, who gave generously throughout their long and eventful lives in the Bay Area and beyond.	Not published	Varies
Gene Wiles Memorial Award Grant The Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gene Wiles Memorial Award honors the legacy of Gene Wiles by providing annual grants to support young adults (ages 16-21) from Washington County, Maryland, pursuing agricultural projects.	Not published	Varies
RCF: Summertime Kids Grants Richland County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $3K The Richland County Foundation offers Summertime Kids Grants, aimed at nonprofit agencies to provide engaging and safe summer activities for children in Richland County.	Not published	$250 – $3K
Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards Grant Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Barnabas McHenry Hudson River Valley Awards support exceptional young leaders in environmental conservation, historic preservation, and the arts.	Not published	Up to $6K
Fall Grant Opportunities: Youth- Grand Traverse Families in Action for Youth Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Grand Traverse Families in Action for Youth Endowment offers various grant opportunities aimed at supporting youth in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties.	Not published	$2K – $5K
City of Lawrenceburg Youth Grant Program Dearborn Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Northern Trust Foundation Grant Northern Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K If you are deemed eligible for a grant after completing the Letter of Inquiry, you will receive an email inviting you to submit an application (Full Proposal) online.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Arts Education Grants Adams County Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Adams County Arts Council is establishing Arts Education Grants to foster future artists and support the continuation of arts education in Adams County.	Not published	Varies
Maddox Fund: Responsive Grants The Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek a world in which people and planet flourish together in regenerative systems free from oppression and threat.	Not published	Varies
Weaver Foundation Grants Weaver Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Weaver Foundation Grants support agencies in the Greater Greensboro area, focusing on education, youth programs, environmental protection, poverty alleviation, equity, social justice, urban open spaces, and economic development.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Donor-Advised Funds - Girls with Goals Fund Grant Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Girls with Goals Fund, established by Women Lead Change, aims to empower girls in Iowa from Kindergarten to 8th Grade.	Not published	Up to $1K
Youth Scholarship Adams County Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Full scholarships are available to children from low-income families of Adams County.	Not published	Varies
Attica Prison Visit Program Rosenberg Fund for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K	Not published	Up to $2K
Route to Parks Parks California · Foundation Not published · $340K A transportation grant program in its third year (as of 2022) that addresses equitable access to parks for under-resourced communities.	Not published	$340K
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2021 U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic · Federal Forecast · $5K – $50K The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce the 2021 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF).	Forecast	$5K – $50K

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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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