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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Waipahu Community Foundation Grant Waipahu Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Waipahu Community Foundation Grant supports programs that benefit Waipahu's youth, focusing on education, cultural activities, and addressing juvenile delinquency.	Not published	$5K
Seattle Mariners Community Impact Grant Mariners Care · Foundation Not published · Varies To help ensure our communities are places where everyone can thrive, we will invest in organizations, programs and partnerships focused on driving long-term, systemic change that leads to positive health outcomes for youth and accelerates…	Not published	Varies
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Grants Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Arkansas Black Hall of Fame Foundation helps provide a support system for Arkansas nonprofits working to create positive change for underserved populations.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Herb Kohl Philanthropies Homegrown Grants Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Herb Kohl Philanthropies Homegrown Grants support local initiatives aimed at strengthening communities in Wisconsin.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Children's Fresh Air Society Fund Grant Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Children's Fresh Air Society Fund Grant aims to provide disadvantaged and disabled children in the Metropolitan Baltimore area with enriching summer camp experiences.	Not published	$5K
LEE Initiative's Culinary Education Program Lee Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K A program that addresses gaps in job training and preparedness for high school students and young people in the Louisville, Kentucky community.	Not published	$5K
ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program, initiated by the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation, empowers youth in Bronx, Fresno, and San Joaquin Counties.	Not published	$3K
2026 Youth Essay Competition India Philanthropy Alliance Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A competition inviting youth to submit essays related to philanthropy, giving, and engagement with causes in India. Part of IPA's broader youth engagement and next-generation philanthropy initiatives.	Not published	Varies
NICF: Miami County Grants - Community Support Grant Northern Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NICF: Miami County Grants - Community Support Grant aims to support various community projects in Miami County, offering funding from several hundred to thousands of dollars.	Not published	Varies
Maada’ookiing Grants Northland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Maada’ookiing Grants provide up to $5,000 to support Native American-led community building initiatives. The program aims to strengthen culture and community among Native American peoples by fostering resilience and creative solutions.	Not published	Up to $5K
Amway Impact Grants Amway · Foundation Not published · Varies Amway Impact Grants support non-profit organizations in Kent County, Michigan, focusing on Health + Wellbeing and Empowerment.	Not published	Varies
Pro Bowl Community Grant NFL Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pro Bowl Community Grant, established by the NFL Foundation, aims to support Hawaiian nonprofit organizations dedicated to youth services beyond the Pro Bowl game.	Not published	Varies
Peacebuilding Grant Program Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peacebuilding Grant Program, funded by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, aims to address complex global challenges to peace and security.	Not published	Varies
Bowen Family Performing Arts Fund Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Bowen Family Performing Arts Fund Grant, established in honor of Gwen Bowen, supports low-income children in Denver by providing opportunities to learn dance, acting, and singing.	Not published	$5K – $15K
University of Illinois Research Apprentice Program (RAP) Scholarship Chicago Section of the Institute of Food · Foundation Not published · Varies CSIFT supports the Research Apprentice Program, a campus-based summer program designed to expose high school students—particularly those from ethnic minority and low socioeconomic backgrounds—to educational and professional opportunities…	Not published	Varies
James W. Schlegel Philmont Scholarship Hawk Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America Revocable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2019, the James W. Schlegel Philmont Scholarship annually supports two Hawk Mountain Council Scouts with financial aid for high adventure experiences at Philmont Scout Ranch.	Not published	Varies
Pacific Youth Foundation Grant Pacific Youth Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grant requests are exclusively by invitation and must be submitted through an electronic application.	Not published	Varies
Transition Age Youth Advocacy Grant CA Commission for Behavioral Health (CBH) · Foundation Not published · $670K – $2.0M The Transition Age Youth Advocacy Grant aims to empower young individuals aged 16-25, particularly those with serious mental health challenges, to advocate for their needs within California's behavioral health system.	Not published	$670K – $2.0M
Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency Initiative Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency (Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund) is a special fund of Bright Promises Foundation that supports youth leadership and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Tom and Helen Tonkin Foundation Grant Tom & Helen Tonkin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Prior to their deaths, Tom and Helen Tonkin created a charitable foundation, the purpose of which is to provide benefits to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, educational and religious purposes; such purposes to be directed…	Not published	Varies
YOUnite Youth Initiative (Willmar Area Community Foundation Grant) Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services Inc · Foundation Not published · $13K	Not published	$13K
Children's Future Fund Marshfield Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A Field of Interest Fund established to support programs and organizations that benefit children in the Marshfield Area Community Foundation's service area.	Not published	Varies
Operation Round Up Grant Program Clay Electric Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $15K The Clay Electric Foundation approves grants throughout the year from the Operation Round Up program. This program receives funding from unclaimed money and member contributions that are rounded up on their electric bills.	Rolling	$2K – $15K
Ackerman Scholarship Fund for The Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ackerman Scholarship Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, aims to provide financial support for members of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania pursuing higher education.	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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