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.
Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Randolph Hearst Foundation Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Hearst Foundation's Social…
Heart of Canal Street Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary Heart of Canal Street, established in 1994 by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino,…
Heart of Steamboat Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Heart of Steamboat…
Hearth: a liberation lab Status: Program for cohort year 2024-25 Overview: A year-long cohort program for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) community members devoted to collective…
Heavy Constructors Association Summer Internship Program Overview: A paid summer internship program for students eager to explore and gain practical experience in heavy construction. Geographic…
Heisman Trophy Youth Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Amount: US $20,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Heisman Trophy Youth…
Overview Funder: Helen Frankenthaler Foundation Award Amount: $150,000 Duration: Two years Announcement Date: October 1, 2020 Programs Supported - Teens Curate Teens (TCT) - allows students to curate…
Helen Hill Scholarship Overview: The Helen Hill Scholarship honors Mary Helen Hill (1938-2021), a kind and generous soul who believed strongly in the mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters and was…
Heller Awards for Young Artists - College Scholarships Geographic Scope: Greater Austin area, Central Texas (33+ high schools across 6 counties) Focus Areas: Musical theatre education for high school…
Heller Awards for Young Artists - Training Scholarships Geographic Scope: Greater Austin area, Central Texas Focus Areas: Musical theatre training and professional development Eligibility: High…
Hello Arts! Program Overview: Formerly known as "Broadway for a Better World," Hello Arts! provides theater experiences and associated benefits to underserved populations. The grant program awards…
Helper Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nashville Predators Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Nashville Predators Foundation, empowered by…
Helping Hands Grants Overview: The Christopher K. Jarvi Helping Hands Grants program focuses on strengthening youth, residents and community through supporting community-based organizations. Named…
Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henderson Silver Knights Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Henderson Silver Knights…
Hendrick Health Community Grants and Event Sponsorships Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hendrick Medical Center Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Hendrick Health Community Grants and Event Sponsorships…
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Arts and Music Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The…
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Equipment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The…
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Lifeguard Services grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 09, 2026…
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Play Area Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary Hennepin…
Hennepin County Youth Activities Grants - Swim Lessons Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Hennepin County Youth…
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.