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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The Hope Fund United Way of Tri Vally Area · Foundation Not published · Up to $200 Eligible Activities (including but not limited to): Provide assistance for unmet needs of children, with particular emphasis on enabling low-income children to engage in enriching activities	Not published	Up to $200
Denver Children's Foundation Grants The Denver Children's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Denver Children's Foundation (DCF) has been pivotal in transforming the lives of at-risk children in Colorado for over 30 years.	Not published	Varies
Gabrielle's Wings Grant Cycle Gabrielles Wings Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K – $15K Expanding on Peace Corners — safe, welcoming spaces in schools, camps, and libraries designed to: Gabrielle's Wings works closely with partners through: As of April 3, 2026: "Check back in April for more information." The funder is…	Not published	$4K – $15K
Rural YMCA Grant Program (IA) Iowa Economic Development Authority · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Rural YMCA Grant Program in Iowa offers $250,000 to improve facility infrastructure at rural YMCA locations.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Meant to Move Athletic Grants Movemeant Inc DBA Movemeant Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K Grants help girls from underserved communities take their athletic game to the next level by providing financial support to grow mentally, physically, and emotionally in pursuit of reaching their full potential.	Rolling	$1K
CFMT Community Impact Grants The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The CFMT Community Impact Grants aim to foster a thriving and inclusive community in Middle Tennessee through unrestricted operating support for nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $30K
A Better Chicago Grantee Portfolio Program A Better Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies A Better Chicago uses a multi-step process and invests in organizations at different stages of development through multiple fund categories:	Not published	Varies
Kids FUNd (Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children) Central Kansas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kids FUNd (supported by the Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children) at the Central Kansas Community Foundation makes annual grants to local charities serving kids — spanning children's behavioral research, child welfare, parent-skills…	Not published	Varies
Steve's Foundation Grant Achelis Foundation DBA Steven B Achelis · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Steve's Foundation Grant is a small private funding opportunity providing grants between $500 and $5,000, averaging $2,600.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Fall Grant Opportunities: Arts & Culture- Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment Grant Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation offers the Genuine Leelanau Charitable Endowment Grant to support various programs benefiting children and families in Leelanau County.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Officers’ Research Grants on Reducing Inequality William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Officers’ Research Grants on Reducing Inequality support studies aimed at understanding and addressing inequalities affecting youth ages 5-25 in the U.S. This initiative funds descriptive, intervention, and measurement development…	Not published	$25K – $50K
The Service Club Alliance Grant (Noon Exchange Club) Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Service Club Alliance Grant, offered by the Midland Area Community Foundation, is designed to facilitate collaboration among Midland area service clubs.	Not published	Varies
Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant supports charitable and educational initiatives in Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas.	Not published	Varies
Trinity Trust: Community Response Grants Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Trinity Trust offers Community Response Grants to benefit Trinity County residents in California.	Not published	Up to $10K
In-Kind Support: Wawa Community Care Grant The Wawa Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wawa Foundation offers in-kind support to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations within its six-state area, focusing on health, hunger, and everyday heroes.	Not published	Varies
Learning Innovation: ITN 2026-01 Innovation Fund Grant The Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Learning Innovation: ITN 2026-01 Innovation Fund, offered by The Children's Trust, provides up to $1,000,000 to support innovative projects that address community needs in Miami-Dade County.	Not published	Up to $100K
Title I Comprehensive Youth Services Provider Contract Workforce Development Board WORK4WV Region 1 Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.2M	Not published	$1.2M
Library Grant Cycle (Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund) Community Foundation of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $16K The Library Grant Cycle, supported by the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund, aims to enhance youth access to local libraries in Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins counties.	Not published	$500 – $16K
BMX STEAM Kit Program USA BMX Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K A project-based educational program where students use BMX bikes to perform experiments and learn STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) concepts.	Not published	$2K
Siembra Latinos Fund Grants Community Foundation for Monterey County · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Siembra Latinos Fund, initiated by local Latino leaders, aims to enhance the quality of life for the Latino community in Monterey County.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Together Fund (Workforce) – We Rise Together The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies RFP: Together Fund (Workforce) – We Rise Together We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery is a coalition of public and private funders and communities accelerating equity in the Chicago region’s economic recovery so everyone who…	Not published	Varies
PCCF: Community Fund Grants Park City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In light of the widespread economic impacts of COVID-19 on nonprofits and their programs, we encourage organizations to apply for general/unrestricted support rather than a specific project._ The Community Fund supports nonprofit…	Not published	Varies
Lipscomb Family Foundation Grant Lipscomb Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lipscomb Family Foundation Grant supports youth development in the South Carolina Midlands, focusing on character building and educational opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants: Youth Justice The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants: Youth Justice aims to support nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of youth involved with the criminal and juvenile justice systems in Allegheny County.	Not published	$10K – $75K

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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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