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 state and 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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15 For 15 Program 15 and the Mahomies Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation's signature program supports 15 youth charitable initiatives across the Greater Kansas City area.	Not published	Varies
Youth Opportunities Program Grant Missouri Department of Economic Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) aims to enhance community engagement and positive development for youth under 21 years old through public-private partnerships.	Not published	Varies
Court Mitigation Grant (Removing Barriers Initiative) California Education Assistance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Jane Armfield and Hermene Eichhorn Scholarship Greensboro Symphony Guild · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Four County Community Foundation Grant Program Four County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Four County Community Foundation Grant Program supports innovative projects in education, health, and community services across several Michigan counties.	Not published	Varies
State Grant Program - Hunting Heritage and Conservation Outreach Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: For more information applying for funding through the State Grant Program, please contact our Regional Director in your State.	Not published	Varies
Detroit Parks Coalition 2026 Summer Parks Programming Grants The Kresge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Expanding Equity and Opportunity in America’s Cities The Kresge Foundation is a private, national foundation that works to expand equity and opportunities in America’s cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture…	Not published	Up to $20K
Morgan Foundation: Grant Requests Over $20,000 Burton D Morgan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The Burton D. Morgan Foundation provides grants over $20,000 to support entrepreneurship education across Northeast Ohio.	Not published	$20K
Proclaimers Gospel Quartet Fund for Christian Youth Grant Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Inc (Previously Pacf Inc) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Proclaimers Gospel Quartet Fund for Christian Youth offers financial support for Christian youth and their groups to engage in Christian service activities.	Not published	Varies
Roots & Shoots Project Grant Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Roots & Shoots Project Grant, offered by the Jane Goodall Institute, empowers U.S.-based youth to initiate community-action projects that positively impact people, animals, and the environment.	Not published	$500
UWTC: Youth and Philanthropy Grant United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth and Philanthropy Program, facilitated by the United Way of Tompkins County, empowers high school students to engage in philanthropy by assessing community needs and distributing approximately $25,000 annually to local…	Not published	Varies
James Beckum Player/Coach Scholarship Program Grant Brewers Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The James Beckum Player/Coach Scholarship Program, established by the Brewers Community Foundation, supports educational opportunities for Wisconsin youth.	Not published	$1K – $3K
The Rachel Barton Pine (RBP) Foundation’s Grant for Education and Career Rachel Barton Pine Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Rachel Barton Pine Foundation’s Grant for Education and Career supports young classical musicians aged 10 to 29 by covering costs like supplemental lessons, competition fees, and instrument maintenance.	Not published	$500 – $2K
McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants - (Fostering Communities: Pathways to Empowerment ) Mcdonalds Corporation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants aim to empower youth aged 16-24 by enhancing workforce readiness and addressing food insecurity.	Not published	$50K – $150K
BGCF365 Grants Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies BGCF365 is a giving circle made up of emerging philanthropists and civic leaders who have a desire to create change in Lexington.	Not published	Varies
Memphis Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) Community Alliance for the Homeless Inc · Foundation Not published · $3.8M The YHDP is designed to support selected communities in the development and implementation of a coordinated community approach to preventing and ending youth homelessness.	Not published	$3.8M
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) The Luzerne Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Open Competitive Grants- Community Grant Cycle Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation connects people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community. TTCF utilizes a simplified and streamlined granting process.	Not published	Varies
KICK Fund (Kiwanis Investing in Circle K) Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 Support leadership training for the Ohio District Circle K	Not published	$100
Community-Built Playspace Grants Kaboom Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community-Built Playspace Grants, funded by KaBOOM!, aim to empower communities to create kid-designed playspaces that foster health and well-being.	Not published	Varies
Faller/Brayton Endowment Parker Youth and Sports Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Limited information available on the funder's website. Contact the foundation directly for details on grant amounts, eligibility requirements, and application procedures.	Not published	Varies
Philadelphia ReCAST Grant City of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS) · State Not published · Up to $20K The Philadelphia ReCAST Grant aims to enhance resilience and equity in communities affected by civil unrest, focusing on youth and families.	Not published	Up to $20K
United Way Miami Funding - Education United Way Miami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies There is much research that demonstrates the severe risks linked to juvenile arrests that include cognitive deficits, living in poverty, being a runaway, and/or unstable housing.	Not published	Varies
Youth Giving Project One Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K A youth-led grant program that empowers young people to take on active philanthropic leadership roles in their communities.	Not published	$15K

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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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