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 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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HOPE worldwide Volunteer Corps (HVC) - General Volunteer Program Hope Worldwide Ltd · Foundation Rolling · Varies A faith-based volunteer program focusing on leadership training and community service throughout the world. Brings people from different backgrounds together to work with HOPE worldwide programs globally, serving the world's poor.	Rolling	Varies
United Way of Pasco County (UWPC) Community Impact Grant United Way of Pasco County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Pasco County (UWPC) is seeking program partners that align with our Priority Goals and Continued Focus Framework to apply for our Community Impact Grant.	Not published	Varies
ALL RISE Mini-Grants Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The foundation funds programs in the following categories: Grants made possible through generous sponsors including:	Not published	$1K – $3K
Conductor's Scholarship Greensboro Symphony Guild · Foundation Not published · $500	Not published	$500
Healthy Minds Fellowship The Endowment Fund of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship opportunity focused on student mental health and emotional well-being.	Not published	Varies
Tommy Tranchin Award Grant The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Tommy Tranchin Award, established by The Dallas Foundation, aims to support North Texas students in grades 8-12 with physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities.	Not published	Up to $3K
The NRA Foundation: South Carolina Grants NRA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The NRA Foundation offers grants in South Carolina aimed at promoting charitable purposes, including education about firearms and hunting safety.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Medina Foundation Grants Medina Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please note: Given the Foundation's recent decision to sunset within the next few years, we are currently prioritizing LOIs only from our existing grantees.	Not published	Varies
CSTO Trust Grant Program Castle Square Tenants Organization 2020 Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Trust targets funding to two priority areas: Service Areas (Boston neighborhoods only):	Not published	Up to $40K
Bayer Fund - IN UNISON Programs Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra · Foundation Not published · $160K	Not published	$160K
Margaret and Peter Chang Foundation Grant Margaret and Peter Chang Foundation a NJ Non-Profit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Margaret and Peter Chang Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children in the Scotch Plains, NJ area.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Youth Exchange Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program that builds peace one young person at a time through cultural and educational exchange.	Not published	Varies
The Darden Foundation Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · $22K	Not published	$22K
Frances L. & Edwin L. Cummings Memorial Fund Grant Frances & Edwin Cummings Mem FD Tr Uw · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frances L. & Edwin L. Cummings Memorial Fund Grant supports organizations in New York City and Northeastern New Jersey focusing on social welfare, education, and health.	Not published	Varies
PEEP Afterschool Program National Energy Education Development Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NEED launched PEEP Afterschool working with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. This annual program brings the best of NEED's curriculum and student leadership development together.	Not published	Varies
Portland Rotary Charitable Trust Community Grants Portland Rotary Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Portland Rotary Charitable Trust (The Rotary) provides grants for capital expenditures at 501(c)(3) organizations in the Portland Metro area that support underserved youth with significant disparities in their access to opportunities…	Not published	Varies
Oregon FFA Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Oregon FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for attendance at Washington Leadership Conference	Not published	Varies
Community Microgrants The Hear Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K The Hear Foundation awards community microgrants to support programs that build peace and safety through positive engagements between residents, children, youth, and Pittsburgh Public Safety Professionals.	Not published	$200K
Miami Foundation: Community Grants The Miami Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K – $70K The Miami Foundation's Community Grants program aims to foster a thriving Greater Miami by providing two years of general operating support to selected organizations.	Not published	$40K – $70K
EWVCF Youth Grants Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The EWVCF Youth Grants support programs that aid disadvantaged children in Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan counties.	Not published	Up to $5K
USBC Youth Scholarships United States Bowling Congress Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies USBC offers numerous scholarships available to USBC Youth members. The organization recognizes the importance of supporting young bowlers' educational pursuits.	Not published	Varies
GLCF: Youth Philanthropy Council Grant - Wells Fargo Youth Philanthropy Award Listed by Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Youth Philanthropy Council Grant, funded by the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, empowers high school students to engage in philanthropy by allocating $10,000 to local charitable organizations that support youth needs.	Not published	$10K
Burton Family Foundation Grants Burton Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Burton Family Foundation Grants support a wide range of organizations in Arizona, focusing on education and human services.	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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