Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 3,740 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and 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.
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Innovations in Community-Based Crime Reduction Program Funder: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Award Amount: $1,000,000 total over three years Geographic Scope: Kensington and…
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Innovia Foundation: Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Innovia Foundation's Community Grant…
Overview Founded in 2008, and located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, RedLine Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting emerging artists and…
Inspire Change Grant Presented by: Houston Texans, in partnership with ConocoPhillips and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Overview: The Inspire Change Grant awards funds to nonprofit organizations in…
Inspire Giving Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Inspire Giving Fund Grant, established by…
Inspire Olympia Comprehensive Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Olympia Amount: Up to US $85,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary Overview Note: There is a second Inspire Olympia…
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Institute 2 Innovate (I2i) Program Capacity Building For Violence Prevention Programs NOFO (IL) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Amount: Up to US $250,000…
Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institution for Savings Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Institution…
Institutional Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William T Grant Foundation Inc Amount: US $650,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Institutional Challenge Grant aims to foster…
Instrument Grants: Empowering Immigrant Musicians in Our Community Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For The Arts Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Instrument…
International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) Status: Active, ongoing program founded in 1986 Geographic Scope: International program; open to applicants from around 50 countries including the United…
International Peace Poster Contest Geographic Scope: Texas Lions Districts Overview: Youth contest where students create posters promoting peace. Sponsored by Texas Lions as part of youth programs…
International Research Experiences for Students The International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program supports international research and research-related activities for U.S. science and…
International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Foundation: Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading Foundation Last Updated: March 08, 2026…
Internship Program Funder: New Jersey Civic Information Consortium Overview: A statewide paid internship program connecting local news organizations with students from the Consortium's six member…
Inukai Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Inukai Family Foundation Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Inukai Family Foundation, established in honor of Richard Michael “Dick”…
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.