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 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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Steve Gladbach Education Fund Colorado Mountain Club Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support mountain safety education and mountaineering leadership training	Not published	Varies
Youth Vision Program Lions World Vision Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Among Florida's most comprehensive vision programs, currently serving Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties.	Not published	Varies
Camp Midicha First Time Camper Grant Diabetes SOLUT1ONS · Foundation Not published · Up to $400 Assist first-time campers who do not have the financial resources to attend Camp Midicha overnight camp.	Not published	Up to $400
Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator Global Business Coalition for Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies GBC-Education's Youth Skills and Employment Accelerator is a program designed to support U.S.-based youth-serving nonprofit organizations working to address the youth employment crisis and skills gap.	Not published	Varies
Cabot Family Charitable Trust Grants The Cabot Family Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The Cabot Family Charitable Trust, established in 1942, provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Boston and surrounding areas, focusing on youth and community development.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Twin Cities Fund: Teens and Tech Program Grant Best Buy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Twin Cities Fund: Teens and Tech Program Grant, offered by the Best Buy Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Minnesota's Twin Cities area.	Not published	Varies
A Little HOPE Grants A Little Hope Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A Little HOPE, Inc. is a charitable foundation that provides grants to organizations offering bereavement support services and grief counseling for children and young adults who have lost a loved one.	Not published	Varies
Forward Turn Grant Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties · Foundation Not published · Varies Forward Turn is a youth-led grantmaking program aimed at enhancing community giving in Loudoun and Fauquier Counties. It empowers young individuals to address critical issues such as substance abuse, bullying, and mental health.	Not published	Varies
Redding Rancheria Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of the North State · Foundation Not published · Varies The Redding Rancheria Community Fund supports local initiatives aimed at benefiting Native Americans, youth, and rural populations in Shasta and Trinity counties.	Not published	Varies
CFLC: Women's Fund Grant Community Foundation of Lorain County · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women's Fund Grant, established in 1991 by the Community Foundation of Lorain County, empowers women and children through education and philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Forestry Internship Program Teravana Trust F/K/a Wellkind Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Student Enrichment Grant Program Spring Lake Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To support students to pursue innovative ideas and projects that benefit themselves and their classmates, in addition to participating in state and national opportunities like conferences or camps.	Not published	Varies
Zach Mar Twinkling Star Award (The Pure Joy Award) Diamond Head Theatre · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation Scholarship Program Grant YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation Scholarship Program offers substantial financial support to graduating high school seniors in the Dallas area.	Not published	Up to $40K
Banks Family Foundation Grants The Banks Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Create the opportunities for kids to be kids. Empower youths to become responsible adults by supporting organizations that benefit the health, education and welfare of the children of Oakland, California.	Not published	Up to $15K
The Medical Center Auxiliary Teen Scholarship Award The Medical Center Foundation Inc DBA the Northeast Georgia Health System Foun · Foundation Not published · $500 – $700 Scholarship amounts have ranged from $500-$700 based on years awarded (2014-2015 data). One scholarship is typically awarded annually to a deserving teen volunteer.	Not published	$500 – $700
Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders Una Chapman Cox Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies An enrichment and training program seeking to expand awareness and access to Foreign Service for those that express interests in diplomacy.	Not published	Varies
Charity Ball Association Annual Grant The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio provides essential funding to support the well-being of children in Bexar County. Through a rigorous selection process, they evaluate grant applications to ensure funds are allocated efficiently.	Not published	Varies
Saab Family Foundation Grant The Saab Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Saab Family Foundation Grant offers support to tax-exempt organizations in Rockingham and Hillsborough Counties in NH, as well as Essex and Middlesex Counties in MA.	Not published	Varies
49ers Foundation Oakland Request for Proposals (RFP) San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The 49ers Foundation invests in game changers who leverage educational and wellness opportunities to empower youth in underserved and under-represented Bay Area communities.	Not published	$100K – $300K
Community Mental Health Support Program (Youth-Serving Organizations) Alliant Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Research Grants for Preventing Interpersonal Violence and Suicide Among Youth and Young Adults (R01) FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Research Grants for Preventing Violence and Violence Related Injury (R01) aim to fund innovative effectiveness research addressing interpersonal violence and suicide among high-risk groups, particularly youth aged 10-24.	Not published	Up to $400K
Carolyn Fund The Foundation for Community Betterment · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $1K Honors the memory of Carolyn Curley and encourages the next generation of young philanthropists to give back to their communities.	Rolling	$250 – $1K
Lee Knight Campership Fund Mountain Endowment Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A campership program to support youth attendance at Mountain programs.	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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