Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 3,740 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from 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.
Invest for Kids General Grant Program Funder: Invest for Kids Inc (Chicago, IL) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Mission: Foster a rich ecosystem of organizations that lift up Chicago's most in-need…
Invest For Kids Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Invest For Kids Inc Amount: US $200,000 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Invest For Kids Grant aims to support nonprofits in the Chicago area…
Investors Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Investors Foundation Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Investors Foundation Grant aims to create positive, lasting impacts in communities…
Iowa 4-H Financial Assistance Geographic Scope: Iowa Eligibility: - Any youth who can participate in Iowa State University Extension or 4-H Youth Development programs - Applies to youth registered as…
Iowa 4-H Scholarships Geographic Scope: Iowa (all 99 counties represented) Award Details: - Over 115 scholarships awarded annually - 2025 awards totaled over $121,850 - Recipients selected from…
Iowa Corn Collegiate Advisory Team (CAT) Overview: A one-year leadership development program focused on increasing college students' understanding of the corn industry. Geographic Scope: Iowa Focus…
Iowa Farm Bureau Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Iowa Farm Bureau offers sponsorships to support events and…
Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to…
Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund Funder: Joint partnership between United Way of Iredell County, Iredell County Government, and Iredell-Statesville School System Geographic Scope: Iredell…
Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Irene E And George A Davis Foundation Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation provides…
Overview Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency Initiative The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency (Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund) is a special fund of…
IronPigs Charities (IPC) Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ironpigs Charities Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The IronPigs Charities Community Grant…
IronPigs Charities (IPC) Facility Improvement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ironpigs Charities Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The IronPigs Charities Facility…
Irving J. Symons Foundation Award Program Type: Community grant program Geographic Scope: Tuolumne County, CA Award Purpose: Recognizes organizations with positive impact on the Tuolumne County…
Isaac Coleman Economic Community Investment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: County Of Buncombe Amount: US $100,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Isaac Coleman Economic…
Isanti County Opioid Grant Funder: Isanti County Amount: $90,000 Status: Awarded December 2025 Geographic Scope: Isanti County, Central Minnesota Focus Areas: - Peer recovery support - Substance use…
ISF Congressional Policy Internship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Islamic Scholarship Fund Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The ISF Congressional Policy Internship offers a unique opportunity…
Island Foundation Alternative Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Island Foundation Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Island Foundation offers Alternative Education Grants aimed at…
Island Foundation New Bedford Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Island Foundation Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Island Foundation offers grants to support community-focused projects in…
Island Health & Wellness Foundation General Grant Program Overview: The Island Health & Wellness Foundation funds health and wellness initiatives from Island-based nonprofits and community…
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.