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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HFW Strategic Grants Healthcare Foundation of Wilson · Foundation Not published · Varies Healthcare Foundation of Wilson seeks ideas from organizations located in Wilson, NC with a desire to provide programming and services related to our focus areas.	Not published	Varies
A. V. Hunter Trust Grants to Organizations Av Hunter Trust Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The A.V. Hunter Trust provides general operating grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Colorado with budgets under $1 million.	Not published	Up to $20K
Basic Health & Safety Needs Grants Buhl Regional Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Buhl Regional Health Foundation (BRHF) invites proposals from nonprofit organizations serving Mercer County to support initiatives that strengthen the Basic Health and Safety Needs of children, youth, and their families.	Not published	Varies
Research on the Causes and Prevention of Youth Tobacco Use Virginia Commonwealth University · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Northern Lowcountry Grants: Blackbaud Fund Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Northern Lowcountry Grants: Blackbaud Fund offers annual grants up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.	Not published	$5K
Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grant Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Summer Arts & Science Camps for Kids (SAS-C) Grant Program, a collaboration between the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Children’s Trust, provides funding to nonprofit organizations to offer underserved…	Not published	Up to $40K
Harold Simmons Foundation Grant - Mental Health Services Communities in Schools of the Dallas Regioninc · Foundation Not published · $500K Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region (CISDR) received a grant of $500,000 from The Harold Simmons Foundation to support CISDR's Safer Students, Stronger Schools Campaign (4S).	Not published	$500K
Frances Perkins Program for Social Work Episcopal Charities of the Diocese of New York · Foundation Not published · Varies A new program funded by an extraordinary generous gift to provide social work support to Episcopal Charities grantee partners.	Not published	Varies
Amplify Her Foundation Grants Amplify Her Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Funder is not issuing an open grant cycle in 2025._ Amplify Her® Foundation’s mission is to support women and girls from underserved communities to become transformative changemakers.	Not published	Varies
Guardian Scholarship for Non-Profit Organizations Guardian Long Range Competition · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
GHACF: Youth Grant Program Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The GHACF Youth Grant Program, supported by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, provides annual funding for programs that empower and educate young people in the Tri-Cities and West Michigan area.	Not published	Varies
Learning Communities for School Success Program (CA) Grant California Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $30K – $2M The Learning Communities for School Success Program (CA) aims to support evidence-based, non-punitive programs that help vulnerable students remain in school.	Not published	$30K – $2M
Debra Wegman Grant Shiawassee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Debra Wegman Grant, offered by the Shiawassee Community Foundation, supports various charitable programs including healthcare, education, arts, community improvement, and youth initiatives.	Not published	Varies
First United Church of Christ Mission Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The First United Church of Christ Mission Fund provides vital support to various organizations and initiatives in Berks County, focusing on children's activities, senior citizen benefits, and hunger reduction.	Not published	Up to $10K
Esther Simmons Charitable Trust Grant Esther N Simmons Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Esther Simmons Charitable Trust aims to support impactful projects within Jefferson County and Steubenville, Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Grant Fry W Cotr Uw - L P Fry Mem Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Grant, managed by Bank of America, focuses on supporting summer camp opportunities for underserved children.	Not published	Varies
ARS Essay Contest Armenian Relief Society of Eastern USA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Access to Nature Fund Grant Justice Outside · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Youth Access to Nature Fund, established by Justice Outside, aims to enhance access to nature for youth of color in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Up to $25K
Community Grants: 'Ewa Beach Community Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The 'Ewa Beach Community Fund Grant, part of the Hawaii Community Foundation's Community Grants Program, aims to support nonprofit organizations enhancing the quality of life for residents in the 'Ewa area.	Not published	Up to $10K
AOAP Life Jacket Grant Association of Aquatic Professionals · Foundation Not published · Varies The AOAP Life Jacket Grant supports aquatic facilities in drowning prevention by offering funds for swim lessons and life jackets.	Not published	Varies
St. Paul Rodeo Code of the West Award St Paul Rodeo Association · Foundation Not published · $1K New scholarship award distributed to the Northwest Youth Rodeo Association. The NWYRA Board has discretion to distribute the $1,000 among up to 4 deserving youth demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship in rodeo.	Not published	$1K
Heller Awards for Young Artists (College Scholarships) Greater Austin Performing Arts Center Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Engaging Young Catholics Grants Catholic Extension · Foundation Not published · Varies The Engaging Young Catholics Grants aim to support ministries that provide faith formation to children, teens, young adults, and families.	Not published	Varies
Breaking the Cycle of Poverty Program (BCPP) Fund for Armenian Relief Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides after-school groups and extracurricular activities including:	Not published	Varies

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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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