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 federal 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
The Red Sox Foundation: Programmatic Requests Grant The Red SOX Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Red Sox Foundation provides programmatic grants to support non-profits focused on health, education, and recreation in New England. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, with larger requests by invitation only.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Samuel A. Green Scholarship Program Philadelphia Youth Basketball Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K	Not published	$20K
Henry Hall Summer Scholars Acrc Lessor Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A free, endowment-funded summer camp program for Baltimore City youth that provides hands-on learning experiences at conservation-themed camps across the United States.	Not published	Varies
AOAP Swim Lesson Grant Association of Aquatic Professionals · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The AOAP Swim Lesson Grant aims to enhance drowning prevention by providing financial support to aquatic facilities for swim lessons and life jackets.	Not published	Up to $500
Crystal Falls Community Foundation: Field of Interest Grants Dickinson Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crystal Falls Community Foundation is offering field of interest grants for non-profit organizations in Crystal Falls, Michigan, for 2024.	Not published	Varies
Student Enrichment Grants Zionsville Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Available to any school-sanctioned student groups at Zionsville Community Schools, Student Enrichment Grants promote activities that benefit the educational experiences of ZCS students and others.	Rolling	Varies
U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh – PAS Annual Program Statement U.S. Mission to Cambodia · Federal Forecast · $20,000 total Priority Program Areas for Embassy Phnom Penh: Protecting the environment and strengthening resolve regional issues including but not limited to Lower Mekong issues, food security, water, and energy challenges.	Forecast	$20,000 total
Green Partners Grants: Youth Environmental Education Program Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Hennepin County has three Green Partners programs: Environmental Action Program; Youth Environmental Leadership Program; and Youth Environmental Education Program.	Not published	Up to $50K
Native Voices Rising Grants Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Native Voices Rising (NVR) offers grants to empower Native-led grassroots organizations in the U.S. With over $16 million awarded since inception, NVR focuses on enhancing lives through collective action and advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Youth Foundation - General New Jersey State Golf Association Caddie Scholarship Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NJSGA Youth Foundation is a component of the organization's charitable giving, supporting youth golf development in New Jersey.	Not published	Varies
Valley Kids Foundation Grants Valley Kids Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Valley Kids Foundation Grants are designed to provide essential support to children in the Fox River Valley area of Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Adopt-A-School Program Debartolo Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The DeBartolo Family Foundation's Adopt-A-School program funds enrichment and support programs for students, faculty and staff at Title I schools.	Not published	Varies
The Green Haven Family Advocates, Geraldine “Gerri” Newman Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Green Haven Family Advocates, Geraldine “Gerri” Newman Memorial Scholarship provides financial support to students from specific high schools in Southern Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Forest Foundation: Program, Project or General Operating Support Grant Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Forest Foundation offers grants to support nonprofit organizations and citizen initiatives in Southwest Washington, especially Tacoma and Pierce County.	Not published	Varies
Fletcher-Callegari Scholarship Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Foundation Not published · Up to $80K The Fletcher-Callegari Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors as they pursue post-secondary academic goals.	Not published	Up to $80K
Late Night Grants The Wisconsin Union Association Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies WUD offers Late Night Grants to support registered student organizations that host unique and engaging alcohol-free events.	Rolling	Varies
IronPigs Charities (IPC) Community Grant Ironpigs Charities · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The IronPigs Charities Community Grant supports educational and recreational initiatives for youth in the Lehigh Valley. Established in 2007, IPC has donated over $1.2 million to local organizations.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Aaron Thomas Gelineau Fund for Educational Opportunity, managed by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, focuses on supporting Duluth nonprofits that assist underserved youth and families.	Not published	$1K
Valley Guardians Executive Leadership Coaching Program Valley Guardians Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K No child's circumstances should hold them back from success.	Not published	Up to $5K
By Youth For Youth (BYFY) - Youth Grant Program United Way of Dane County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies By Youth For Youth is a volunteer committee of Dane County high school students that make investment decisions for youth-led programming and initiatives in Dane County. Funding Priorities (vary annually; 2024 examples):	Not published	Varies
Lāna‘i Community Benefit Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Lāna‘i Community Benefit Fund Grant provides vital financial support for nonprofit organizations enhancing the lifestyle of Lāna‘i residents.	Not published	Up to $10K
Foundation-Initiated Grants John T Gorman Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John T. Gorman Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of Maine's vulnerable populations through targeted investments in education, health, and family support.	Not published	Varies
Community Investment Funds The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Investment Funds are the signature grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in which funds are invested in organizations serving the Northern Virginia community.	Not published	Varies
WPA Summer Internship Program Wisconsin Pork Association Cooperative · Foundation Not published · Varies Internship positions available for college students to expand knowledge and understanding of the swine industry through hands-on experience with WPA	Not published	Varies

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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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