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.
Giving Hope Inc. Grant Program Funder: Giving Hope Inc. (Giving Hope Bingo), Sioux Falls, SD Mission: Provide Funding Through Fun Vision: Giving Kids Hope Geographic Scope: Southeastern South Dakota…
Glaser Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Glaser Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The Glaser Foundation Grants focus on direct services primarily…
Glass Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Glass Foundation, Inc. Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Glass Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the…
GLCF: Field of Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lafayette Community Foundation Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Greater Lafayette Community Foundation offers a variety of…
GLCF: Youth Philanthropy Council Grant - Stuart J. Turille Youth Philanthropy Award Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2025…
GLCF: Youth Philanthropy Council Grant - Wells Fargo Youth Philanthropy Award Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2025 Summary…
Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative Overview: Targeted partnership between the DuPage Foundation and the Village of Glen Ellyn to provide focused grant funding to organizations serving the Glen Ellyn…
Glenn W. Bailey Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Glenn W Bailey Charitable Tr Amount: US $20,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Glenn W. This…
Global Fund for Children Grants: Become a Partner Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Fund for Children Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Global Fund for Children invites community-based…
Global Grants Overview: It Gets Better Project's program to support LGBTQ+ storytelling projects globally, particularly in regions where resources for LGBTQ+ communities are scarce or competition for…
Global Impact Program Overview: International program supporting literacy, education projects, and community development globally through partnerships with local organizations and franchisees.…
Global Resilience Fund for Girls and Young Women Status: Closed (received 600+ applications during active period) Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: - Support for girls' and young women's…
Global Talent Network: NATIONS Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Global Talent Network Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Global Talent Network's…
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Young Heroes Project Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors 25…
GLOW and GLOW Action Fund Full Name: Greenmount Life Opportunity & Wellness Overview: GLOW is a collaborative, multi-year initiative focused on improving the quality of life for all residents by…
GM Genius Fantasy Football Scholarship Competition Overview: GM Genius is a scholarship competition and digital learning platform developed by How I Decide Foundation that teaches critical thinking…
GMAR Youth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The GMAR Youth Foundation Grant, managed by the Greater Milwaukee…
Go Outside Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Amount: US $100 - US $1,500 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Go Outside Fund aims to connect…
Go the Distance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Summary The Go the Distance Grants, offered by the…
Goals + Assists Scholarship Organization: Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education Geographic Scope: Greater Philadelphia Region Program Description: Postsecondary scholarship program for high school…
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.