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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Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Greenville Youth Advisory Council (GYAC) Grant Cycle Greenville Area Community Fnd · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greenville Youth Advisory Council (GYAC) Grant Cycle, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, empowers local youth through philanthropy, having established an endowment exceeding $1 million.	Not published	Varies
Arena Youth Enrichment Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies Established by the Town Toyota Center, the Arena Youth Enrichment Fund provides youth the opportunity to Learn to Skate and/or attend a show who might not otherwise be able.	Not published	Varies
BCYF: Grassroots Fund Grant Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The BCYF: Grassroots Fund aims to provide $50,000 annual grants for five years to twelve eligible Baltimore-based nonprofit organizations serving youth under 24.	Not published	Up to $250K
Kiwanis Club of Lincoln Community Grants Lincoln Kiwanis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Award grants as part of the annual budget process to support projects and programs that align with Kiwanis objectives and improve the lives of youth in the community.	Not published	Varies
Underground Schools in Afghanistan Ideas Beyond Borders Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2021, when the Taliban barred girls and women from continuing education beyond primary school, Ideas Beyond Borders has supported the development of a decentralized network of secret underground schools to provide education to Afghan…	Not published	Varies
Terjenian-Thomas Summer Internship Program (Washington, DC) Armenian Assembly of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides opportunities for college students to intern in Washington, DC with placements in Congressional offices and Armenian American organizations.	Not published	Varies
LCF: Youth Grants Lenawee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Lenawee Community Foundation offers Youth Grants for local projects in Lenawee County, providing up to $2,000 to nonprofit organizations. These grants aim to build youth assets and enhance community engagement.	Not published	Up to $3K
Supporting Healthy Minds and Youth Resiliency Grants The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies At the Foundation, we recognize the critical need to honor young people and offer spaces that support ongoing growth and development in the face of various forms of discrimination.	Not published	Varies
Summer Intensives Scholarship Broadway Sacramento Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ocotillo Wind Education Fund Grant Ocotillo Wind Imperial Valley Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ocotillo Wind Education Fund, part of the Ocotillo Wind Community Benefits Program, is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities in the Imperial Valley.	Not published	Up to $10K
CRDA Community Development Grants Casino Reinvestment Development Authority · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The CRDA Community Development Grants aim to enhance Atlantic City through targeted support for community initiatives.	Not published	Up to $30K
Play It Forward City of Oaks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial assistance program that helps local residents participate in Raleigh's exercise, recreation, and sports programs by removing financial barriers.	Not published	Varies
Call for Proposals – Workshops to Stop the Spread of mis/disinformation U.S. Mission to Cambodia · Federal Forecast · Up to $20K This is a Public Affairs Section’s small grant opportunity, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.	Forecast	Up to $20K
Talent ID Camps Ultimate Players Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Camps designed to help young athletes take their game to the next level and learn how the best players approach the sport, with opportunity to connect with U.S. National Team coaches and compete with athletes from ultimate communities…	Not published	Varies
Alabama National Fair Non-Profit Grants Alabama National Fair & Ag Expo · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year, the Alabama National Fair puts money back into the community via grants to charities that serve children throughout the River Region.	Not published	Varies
Confidence U Grants Kappa Delta Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $7K – $13K Confidence U Grants provide funding for confidence-building programming on college campuses.	Not published	$7K – $13K
Bate Foundation Grant The Harold H Bate Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harold H. Bate Foundation provides financial support to enhance education, youth, recreation, and quality of life in Craven, Pamlico, and Jones Counties, as well as East Carolina University.	Not published	Varies
Delta County & Delta County Youth Advisory Committee Grants Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Delta County & Delta County Youth Advisory Committee Grants aim to enhance the quality of life for residents in Delta County, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $2K
Noah’s Gift Grant Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi manages 314 donor-established funds and has disbursed over $48 million to support more than 1,000 charitable organizations and activities…	Not published	Varies
Bainbridge Community Foundation Youth Experience Support Fund (YES Fund) Bainbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The YES Fund provides financial assistance to Bainbridge Island young people who lack resources to meet basic needs, achieve academic success, or pursue extracurricular activities (sports equipment, music/dance lessons, swimming, skiing…	Rolling	Varies
10 for 12 Program Love 4 One Another Charities DBA LIVE4LOVE Charities · Foundation Not published · $10K The 10 for 12 Program honors one changemaker each month with a $10,000 gift to fuel their impact. The program spotlights organizations and individuals who uplift their communities through creativity, compassion, and purpose.	Not published	$10K
OJJDP FY25 Nonparticipating States: Connecticut, Texas, and Wyoming Grant US DOJ: Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.0M The OJJDP FY25 Nonparticipating States initiative offers funding to local public and private non-profit agencies in Connecticut, Texas, and Wyoming.	Not published	Up to $1.0M
Youth In Action Ambassador Program Humaniti Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A program calling on dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join as youth ambassadors focused on youth empowerment, leadership, and advocacy. The foundation supports various initiatives including:	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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