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.
Gift of Blue (FFA Jacket) Grants Overview: The Blue Corduroy Jacket has been a staple of the National FFA Organization since 1933. The Kansas FFA Foundation believes that all members should have…
Gilboa MBI Scholarship Fund Overview: Scholarship fund specifically supporting Gilboa campers participating in Machaneh Bonim Israel (MBI) program for teens entering 11th grade. Designed to support…
Gillette NFL FLAG Participation Grant Status: Active (announced June 23, 2025) Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: Youth flag football participation, financial assistance for…
Girdwood Forest Fair Youth Scholarship Funder: Girdwood Forest Fair Non-Profit Geographic Scope: Local communities of Girdwood, Bird, Indian, Portage, and Hope, Alaska Purpose: Awards scholarships to…
Girl Day Grants Funder: DiscoverE (National Engineers Week Foundation) Program Overview: Girl Day Grants support events and activities for Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day, an annual campaign that…
Girls Flag Football Starter Kit Grant Status: Active (launched March 23, 2026) Geographic Scope: Nationwide (United States) Focus Areas: Girls youth flag football program development Overview: The…
Girls Giving Grants (G3) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact Austin Foundation Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary Girls Giving Grants (G3), a youth initiative of Impact Austin,…
Girls in Motion Grant Fund Geographic Scope: Red Lodge area, Carbon County, Montana Funder: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation Overview: Grant fund created through collaboration of local community…
Girls in Science Fellowship Overview: Provides high school-aged girls from underserved schools and communities with the opportunity to participate in field research led by female scientists, with…
GIRLS Mentorship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chicago Women in Philanthropy Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The GIRLS Mentorship Program, organized by Chicago Women in Philanthropy, empowers…
Girls on the Run Sparking Limitless Potential Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Girls on the Run Sparking…
Girls State Program Type: Youth leadership and citizenship training program Overview: ALA Girls State/Girls Nation programs provide a nonpartisan participatory program that teaches eligible high…
Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program (SIP) Funder: Software.org: the BSA Foundation Program Type: Educational partnership with Girls Who Code Geographic Scope: United States and international…
Girls' Ultimate Movement (GUM) Overview: Outreach program designed to increase girls' participation in ultimate while emphasizing the sport's values like fair play, equity and inclusiveness to…
Give 365 Memphis Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Amount: Approximately US $5,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Give 365 Memphis Grants provide…
Give Back Academy Program Type: Educational program for junior high and high school students Geographic Scope: Multiple states including California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland,…
Give Back Careers Program Program Type: One-on-one coaching and mentorship for youth Geographic Scope: Multiple states including California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota,…
Give Back Scholars Advisory Board (GSAB) Program Type: National leadership community for students Purpose: Collaborative platform where students: - Work on projects together - Build leadership and…
Give Like Sam Grant Status: Currently closed; next cycle dates unknown Purpose: Provide resources for young, community-minded individuals and groups to plan and carry out meaningful service projects…
Giving Gals Type: Giving Circle for young women Description: A giving circle of like-minded young women coming together to support local nonprofits, build community, and have fun while making a…
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.