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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Cavaliers Community Foundation Grant Cavaliers Youth Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Cavaliers Community Foundation (CCF) is a charitable organization established in 1993 that supports local non-profits focused on youth development in Northeast Ohio.	Not published	$10K
Devil Pups Youth Program - Candidate Encampment Devil Pups Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150 The encampment is held in cooperation with the United States Marine Corps. Each geographic area is assigned a specific quota of participants.	Not published	$150
Impact Grants Spur Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Spur Community Foundation's Impact Grants support projects that are catalytic in nature and have the potential to drive substantial change within an organization or address a pressing community need.	Not published	Up to $50K
YCF: Think Big for Kids Grant Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Think Big for Kids grant, offered by the Youthbridge Community Foundation, aims to fund innovative proposals that address significant challenges faced by children and youth in the Saint Louis metropolitan area.	Not published	$25K
Project SEED Fellowship Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Project SEED Fellowship aims to provide high school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with hands-on summer research experiences in chemistry and related fields.	Not published	Up to $20K
FCU Foundation for Our Communities Grant Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan Frankenmuth Credit Union · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frankenmuth Credit Union Foundation for Our Communities was formed to provide grants to promote the betterment of local communities.	Not published	Varies
The CRAYON Fund Central Baltimore Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The CRAYON Fund (Cool Resources Accessible for Youth Opportunities in Neighborhoods), run by Central Baltimore Partnership, provides event-based micro-grants of up to $500 that support activities and projects that broaden resident…	Not published	Up to $500
HGF: Teen Education Grants The Harold Grinspoon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) offers the Teen Education Grants to support Jewish organizations in engaging teens through creative and informal educational programs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Huffman-Cornwell Foundation Grant Huffman-Cornwell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Huffman-Cornwell Foundation, established in 1960, supports projects aimed at benefiting the people of Burke County, North Carolina.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Initiatives Funding Grant The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida supports innovative programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of at-risk children and families. Established in 1989, it emphasizes prevention and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
OK DEQ: Environmental Education Grant Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality · Foundation Not published · $200 – $2K The OK DEQ Environmental Education Grant supports educators in Oklahoma by providing resources and training to enhance environmental education.	Not published	$200 – $2K
Leonette Foundation Grant Minnie B Leonette Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnie B. Leonette Family Foundation, established in 1994, focuses on innovative solutions for children and seniors in Northern Nevada. It supports projects that improve quality of life, emphasizing creativity and compassion.	Not published	Varies
Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation Grant Hillman Family Foundations · Foundation Not published · Varies The Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation Grant supports organizations that help young people in the Portland, Oregon area thrive.	Not published	Varies
Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank Competition Philanthropy Tank Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K A county-wide initiative aimed at inspiring and empowering teens to address needs within their own communities. Student participants compete by presenting creative solutions to social issues impacting the community.	Not published	Up to $15K
Arts & Youth Grant Program California Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Arts & Youth Grant Program by the California Arts Council aims to provide equitable access to arts education and experiences for young people aged 0-25 across California.	Not published	Up to $25K
Kenosha Community Foundation: Field of Interest Grants Kenosha Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kenosha Community Foundation offers Field of Interest Grants to support various philanthropic interests through specific funds.	Not published	Varies
Albert H & Jane D Nahmad Foundation Grants Albert H and Jane D Nahmad · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Albert H & Jane D Nahmad Foundation provides project-based grants to organizations focusing on youth and education in Miami-Dade County. They support innovative initiatives that aim to create a positive impact in the community.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust Grant The Robert D and Marcia H Randall · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert D. and Marcia H. Randall Charitable Trust aims to enhance the lives of people in the Pacific Northwest by funding organizations that support education, youth development, and community building.	Not published	Varies
Caught in the Act of Giving Back Awards Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education · Foundation Not published · $250 Recognize and celebrate student volunteer projects within the school district to reinforce the importance of giving back to others and inspire active community engagement Program founded in 2015 to recognize outstanding student volunteer…	Not published	$250
Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Grant Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $1M The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation provides grants for capital projects related to youth, education, health, community, recreation, and the arts in Santa Barbara's South Coast.	Not published	$10K – $1M
GTF Afterschool Program Grant Georgia Tennis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $750 The GTF Afterschool Program Grant offers schools and organizations a chance to promote tennis among children beyond standard physical education.	Not published	Up to $750
General Community Grants Sonora Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Sonora Area Foundation makes grants to worthy projects and programs serving Tuolumne County residents and organizations. Varies based on community needs and foundation priorities.	Not published	Varies
Jewish Camp Scholarships Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor · Foundation Not published · Varies Federation's Jewish Summer Camp Scholarship program provides financial assistance to local families for day and overnight Jewish camp costs.	Not published	Varies
Indigo Oak Fund: The Arts Grants The Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indigo Oak Fund is a Colorado-based foundation dedicated to empowering individuals through support for education, the arts, and social justice.	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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