Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 89 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,654 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,640; from 2,477 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $238.1M; across 1,654 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 256 with a published date

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Rotary Club of Ojai Community Grants Rotary Club of Ojai Educational · Foundation ~March · Varies	~March	Varies
Hot Springs Area Community Foundation: Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grant Cycle Arkansas Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · $100 – $2K The Hot Springs Area Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council Grant Cycle focuses on empowering youth in Garland County.	~March	$100 – $2K
Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest (2-Dimensional) Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S Tates Auxiliary · Foundation ~March · $37K Each year, more than 4,000 high school students from across the country participate in the VFW Auxiliary's Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest.	~March	$37K
Blossom Hill Fellowship Program Blossom Hill Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $50K The Blossom Hill Fellowship Program funds sustainable programs, products, or projects in various disciplines including education, science, technology, art and others to respond to humanitarian needs.	~March	Up to $50K
3-Dimensional Patriotic Art Contest Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S Tates Auxiliary · Foundation ~March · $6K This contest exclusively accepts three-dimensional art pieces as part of the VFW Auxiliary's patriotic art contest program. It recognizes up-and-coming artists and encourages patriotism in youth.	~March	$6K
Carolina Foothills Foundation Annual Grant Cycle Carolina Foothills Foundation · Foundation ~March · Varies The Carolina Foothills Foundation is a community-based, 501(c)(3) charitable organization formed in May 2022 after Hospice of Rutherford County/Hospice of the Carolina Foothills sold the hospice license and established the foundation with…	~March	Varies
Bridge to the Future Scholarship Tanager Place Endowment Foundation · Foundation ~March · $50K – $100K The Bridge to the Future Scholarship empowers students who have benefited from Tanager's services to pursue their educational dreams.	~March	$50K – $100K
Change Maker Scholarship Beaches Go Green Inc · Foundation ~March · $3K Beaches Go Green awards two $2,500 scholarships each calendar year to current high school seniors who are members of sanctioned Beaches Go Green Student clubs. Funds are used for continuing education (trade school, college, or university).	~March	$3K
Gamma Mu Foundation Grant Gamma Mu Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $15K The Gamma Mu Foundation, established in 1988, aims to support the LGBT community in rural and underserved areas through various grants.	~March	Up to $15K
Volcano Adventure Camp Youth Camping Grant Lassen Park Foundation · Foundation ~March · Up to $1K Grants provide funding for youth organizations and schools to bring groups to Volcano Adventure Camp at Lassen Volcanic National Park for week-long camping experiences.	~March	Up to $1K
BJWC Community Grants Barrington Junior Womens Club Inc · Foundation ~April · Varies To qualify for a grant, your organization must: Bacoa, Barrington Area Conservation Trust, Barrington Children's Choir, Barrington Giving Day, Barrington Youth and Family Services, BStrong Together, Fellowship Housing Corporation (FHS)…	~April	Varies
The Gold Beach Community Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation ~April · $500 – $3K The Gold Beach Community Fund Grant, administered by the Oregon Community Foundation, offers financial support for various projects aimed at enhancing Central Curry County.	~April	$500 – $3K
Arthur R. Dubs Foundation Responsive Grants Arthur R Dubs Foundation · Foundation ~April · From $1K The Arthur R. Dubs Foundation (Medford, OR) Responsive Grants program (its largest) funds qualified nonprofits whose programs directly benefit residents of 9 counties — Coos, Curry, Josephine, Jackson, Klamath, Lake (OR) and Del Norte…	~April	From $1K
Dubs Foundation: Responsive Grants Program Arthur R Dubs Foundation · Foundation Apr 1, 2027 · From $1K The Dubs Foundation's Responsive Grants Program aims to empower youth and promote healthy families through innovative projects in Southern Oregon and Northern California.	Apr 1, 2027	From $1K
Outstanding Prolife Youth Award Right to Life of Michigan · Foundation ~April · Varies Every spring, Right to Life of Michigan hosts its Outstanding Prolife Youth Award to recognize outstanding high school students for their involvement in the prolife movement.	~April	Varies
Bucks Innovative and Improvement Grants Foundations Community Partnership · Foundation Apr 1, 2027 · Up to $15K Bucks Innovative and Improvement Grants (BIIG) offer $10,000 to $15,000 to innovative projects enhancing the lives of children, youth, and families in Bucks County, PA.	Apr 1, 2027	Up to $15K
Alaska Native Culture Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation ~April · Varies Supports work that engages Alaska Native youth in cultural activities, including: Promote mental wellbeing and increase protective factors for youth by strengthening connection to culture and community, and fostering relationships with…	~April	Varies
ARPA Notice of Funding Availability - City of Kalamazoo Summer Program Fund Kalamazoo Youth Development Network · Foundation ~April · $20K – $75K KYD Network serves as the intermediary for sixty youth-serving organizations in Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.	~April	$20K – $75K
PACT Grants (PACT United) United Way of Acadiana Inc · Foundation ~April · Up to $100K Started in 2008, PACT United is a competitive, community-wide initiative focused on supporting community partnerships aligned with United Way of Acadiana's focus areas. Eligible organizations must be located in:	~April	Up to $100K
Freedom Fellowship Chicago Freedom School · Foundation ~April · $1K A paid 6-month intensive social justice leadership program for Black and Brown youth ages 14-17 from Chicago.	~April	$1K
Summer Youth Partnership Grants Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation ~April · US $1,000 - US $2,000 The Summer Youth Partnership Grants, funded by the Humboldt Area Foundation, support charitable organizations providing summer programs for vulnerable youth.	~April	US $1,000 - US $2,000
Anderson Children's Foundation Grants Anderson Childrens Foundation · Foundation ~April · Varies The Anderson Children's Foundation funds nonprofit programs serving children and youth in the Coachella Valley of California (health, education, recreation, arts).	~April	Varies
Community Service Scholarship Desert Financial Foundation · Foundation ~April · $3K – $5K Desert Financial Foundation launched its scholarship programs to support students seeking to better their lives through education. As of 2024, the Foundation has awarded over $1 million in scholarships since 2015.	~April	$3K – $5K
Change Ripley County Grant Ripley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation May 2, 2027 · Up to $10K The Change Ripley County Grant, initiated by the Ripley County Community Foundation, empowers local youth aged 13-23 to engage with their communities.	May 2, 2027	Up to $10K

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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 3,640 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 1,654 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, 2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,640 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 256 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, 45% fall in October–December.

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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