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.
General Scholarship Fund Funder: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) Geographic Scope: Texas Focus Areas: Youth education in agriculture and ranching Overview: The FWSSR funds scholarships given by…
General Support Grants Overview: Unrestricted general operating support to enhance capacity, strengthen abilities, and respond to challenges and opportunities to expand or improve services. Funding…
Genesis Inspiration Foundation Arts Education Grants Funder: Genesis Inspiration Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Mission: Connect youth to the transformative power of the arts and…
George and Cooper Gier 4-H Memorial Grant Fund Funder: Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) Purpose: Provide support for youth involved in Russell County 4-H to participate in special 4-H…
George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: George And Sarah Buchanan Foundation Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The George and Sarah Buchanan Foundation provides grants to…
George E. Hatcher, Jr. and Ann Williams Hatcher Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia Last Updated: March 29, 2025 Summary The George E. Hatcher, Jr. and Ann…
George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation…
George Family Foundation: Environment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George Family Foundation Last Updated: April 27, 2025 Summary The George Family Foundation's Environment Program focuses on…
George Family Foundation: Youth Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George Family Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The George Family Foundation's Youth Development Grant aims…
George W. Mergens Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George W. Mergens Foundation Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The George W. Mergens Foundation Grant supports educational and…
Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Gerard Thomas Lynch Fund, established by New…
Get Grounded Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Groundfloor Media Foundation Amount: Approximately US $2,500 Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Get Grounded Foundation Grants,…
Overview _NOTE: The Letter of Inquiry deadline is the deadline for the Concept paper. The Concept paper provides a brief summary of the project, enabling the Foundation to assess how well the…
Overview _NOTE: The Letter of Inquiry deadline is the deadline for the Concept paper. The Concept paper provides a brief summary of the project, enabling the Foundation to assess how well the…
Overview The Gerber Foundation's Mission The mission of The Gerber Foundation, to enhance the quality of life of infants and young children in nutrition, care, and development, has remained the…
GF West Michigan Youth Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gerber Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Gerber Foundation supports youth programs in West…
Overview Our History 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…
Overview Our History 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…
GHACF: Youth Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2025 Summary The GHACF Youth Grant Program, supported by the Grand Haven Area Community…
Gift Foundation of Hawaii Beneficiaries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Gift Foundation of Hawaii Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The GIFT Foundation of Hawaii, established in 2003, supports…
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.