Last updated June 19, 2026
There are currently 3,742 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.
GOAT 23 Fellowship Program Overview: A groundbreaking Career Pathways program for high school students to deeply explore entrepreneurship, with a focus on first-generation and immigrant students,…
Goldman Foundation: Youth Development Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John & Marcia Goldman Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The John & Marcia Goldman Foundation supports youth…
Golf Fore Kids Grants Funder: United Way of Story County Inc (IA, US) Geographic Scope: Story County, Iowa Focus Areas: - Human services programs and initiatives - Programs benefiting children in…
Golfers Charitable Association Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Golfers Charitable Association Inc. Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The Golfers’ Charitable Foundation, founded by Baltimore business…
Good Works Donation Program Funder: Northeast Agribusiness & Feed Alliance Inc. (NEAFA) Overview: The Good Works Program awards grants to worthy causes that promote the advancement of the animal…
Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust…
Google Digital Divide Grant Funder: Google Award Amount: $2 million (one-time grant) Award Date: September 25, 2025 Description: Transformative funding to expand access to technology, education, and…
Overview Gordon Elwood Foundation Grant Grants are awarded in alignment with the Foundation's mission of investing in the youth, individuals, families and communities of Southern Oregon. Grants…
Gordon Thornhill Excellence in Youth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2024 Summary The Gordon…
Governor's Volunteer Awards Administrator: OneStar Foundation in partnership with the Office of the Texas Governor Geographic Scope: Texas statewide Overview: The Governor's Volunteer Awards…
Overview _NOTE:_ * _The GPOA Foundation makes grant decisions two times each year (February and August). Applicants must first submit a Concept Paper and may be invited to submit a full proposal.…
Grace Bersted Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grace Bersted Foundation Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Grace Bersted Foundation Grant supports quality educational, human services,…
Grace Kelly Scholarship Overview: The Grace Kelly Scholarship program assists extraordinary aspiring theater artists at the high school level with financial support and mentorship to develop their…
Grace Russell Scholarship Overview: Supports current Chattanooga Youth Symphony members who plan to attend the Sewanee Summer Music Festival. Award Details: - Tuition scholarship for Sewanee Summer…
Graduate Parade Overview: The Graduate Parade is an annual celebration and tradition for high school graduates in San Leandro. Description: High school students near graduation re-visit their former…
Grand Junction Kiwanis Foundation Grants Status: Currently accepting applications for the 2025 year (as of 2026-04-03) Geographic Scope: Grand Junction, Colorado area Focus Areas: Projects that…
Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation Grants Geographic Scope: West Michigan, with grant proceeds to be used predominately within Kent County Eligible Applicants: Qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt…
Granger Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Granger Foundation Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Granger Foundation, established in 1978, is dedicated to improving the quality of life…
Grant Application Funder: Scott Kirschenmann Family Foundation Geographic Scope: Kern County, CA Focus Areas: Secondary and post-secondary education programs; workforce development; youth education…
Grant for Community Fund of McDowell County - Arts, Education, Economic Development, etc. Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Amount: US $700 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The…
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.