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.
Greater Memphis Area Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Autozone Foundation Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The Greater Memphis Area Grants by AutoZone aim to support nonprofit organizations in…
Greater Merrimack Valley Efforts Horne Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Horne Family Charitable Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The…
Green Ambitions Program: Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future Status: Applications open Geographic Scope: Sacramento region Focus Areas: Green jobs, green technology, workforce development,…
Overview Apply for the Exelon Foundation Green Lab Grant The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago is proud to partner with the Exelon Foundation in championing science learning for high school…
Green Partners Grants: Environmental Action Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Green…
Green Partners Grants: Youth Environmental Education Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary…
Green Partners Grants: Youth Environmental Leadership Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary…
Greenbush Area Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Northwest Minnesota Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Greenbush Area Community Fund offers…
Greenville Youth Advisory Council (GYAC) Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greenville Area Community Foundation Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Greenville Youth Advisory Council (GYAC)…
Gresham - Community Enhancement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Gresham Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Gresham Community Enhancement Grant, initiated in 2017, supports various projects…
Grief Reach Cycle 3- Capacity Building $15,000 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Grief Reach Cycle…
Grief Reach Grants: Community Education Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG) Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Grief Reach Grants:…
Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grigg Lewis Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Grigg-Lewis Foundation Grant supports projects benefiting residents of Eastern…
Grotto Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grotto Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Grotto Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the well-being of individuals and families…
Groundwaves Hip-Hop Mentorship Program Status: Active, ongoing annual program Geographic Scope: Northwest Arkansas (Springdale, AR), with sister programs in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Fort Collins, Colorado…
GROW Decatur County Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The GROW Decatur County…
Growing Healthy Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Summary The Growing Healthy Kids Grant, funded…
Growing the Body of Christ Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siebert Lutheran Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Growing the Body of Christ Grants, offered by the Siebert Lutheran…
Growing Youth Purpose and Compassionate Action Across Countries in Africa Program Overview: A three-year, $1.6 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to foster the development of compassion…
Growth Opportunities (GO MKE) Overview: Growth Opportunities (GO MKE) provides services to youth and young adults aged 15-18 who are at high risk of involvement in violence. The program builds…
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.