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.
HIGHER Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Ohio) Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The HIGHER Fund Grants, established in 2023 by the Neil…
Highland Area Community Foundation General Grant Program Funder: Highland Area Community Foundation (HACF) Geographic Scope: Highland Community Unit School District, St. Jacob and Marine townships,…
Highland Optimist Matching Grants Funder: Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Highland, IL and surrounding community Overview: Matching grant program offered by the…
Highland Optimist Scholarship Funder: Highland Optimist Club of Optimist Int'l (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Highland, IL and surrounding community Overview: Scholarship opportunity offered by the…
Highland Street Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Highland Street Foundation Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Highland Street Foundation Grant supports critical needs for children…
Hillel International Writers Program Program Overview: A yearlong opportunity for Jewish undergraduate students interested in journalism to develop storytelling skills and write about Hillel…
Hilles Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allen Hilles Fund Amount: US $4,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Hilles Fund Grant supports programs that serve vulnerable…
Hiwela Youth Campership Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 31, 2025 Summary The Hiwela Youth Campership Grants aim to…
HJF Community Grants Program Funder: Houston Junior Forum Program Established: 2010 Geographic Scope: Houston community, TX Total Funding Provided: In excess of $1,000,000 granted to nonprofit…
HJF Community Grants Program Overview: Provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations that share a common philanthropic vision for assistance to the Houston community. Geographic Scope: Greater…
Hoaloha Ambassador Program Funder: Hawaii Global Education Foundation (HGEF) Program Status: Active (launched 2017) Geographic Scope: Hawaii to Japan exchange program Overview: HGEF launched the…
Hoaloha Friendship Program Funder: Hawaii Global Education Foundation (HGEF) Geographic Scope: Hawaii schools and groups to Japan Program Status: Active Overview: HGEF can design and plan a "Hoaloha…
Hobbs Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hobbs Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Hobbs Foundation Grant supports charitable organizations in Florida that focus on child…
Hodan Nalayeh Changemaker Award Overview: An annual award recognizing students who embody optimism, compassion, and have made substantial contributions to their school and community. The award honors…
Overview Hodges Family Foundation Welcome to the Hodges Family Foundation website. The Hodges Family Foundation was created as a 501(c)(3)organization by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hodges. The Foundation…
Holloway Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Graham and Carolyn Holloway Family Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Holloway Family Foundation, established in North…
Holthouse Foundation for Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Holthouse Foundation for Kids Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Holthouse Foundation for Kids supports organizations that empower…
Home Runs for Heroes Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: OceanFirst Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Home Runs for Heroes Grants program, in collaboration…
Homelessness Prevention & Diversion Fund (HPDF) Status: Active, ongoing program launched in 2020 Geographic Scope: Washington State (operates in 10 counties) Overview: A first-of-its-kind centralized…
Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation, founded…
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.