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 state 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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Susan Fratkin Scholarship Coalition for Academic Scientific Computation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Susan Fratkin Scholarship supports Code@TACC (Texas Advanced Computing Center) alumni in pursuing higher education and career goals in STEM fields.	Not published	Varies
Small Grant Program Georgia's Own Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Grants for local nonprofits that fall within Georgia's Own Foundation's mission of empowering local youth.	Not published	Up to $5K
Be Great Graduate! Robert Vasen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive set of services designed to help lower-income youth stay on track and finish high school. The Robert Vasen Foundation is the founding partner of this initiative in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club of Bellevue.	Not published	Varies
Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the lives of farmers' communities across Missouri.	Not published	Varies
Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI) National Youth Justice Network · Foundation Not published · Varies A leadership development program for youth justice advocates. The institute provides transformative leadership training and networking opportunities.	Not published	Varies
YES Medal Award with Grant Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists · Foundation Not published · $10K Annual award honoring an individual for exceptional leadership and advocacy in engaging youth and the public in doing environmental science. Award is accompanied by a $10,000 grant to a nonprofit of the winner's choosing.	Not published	$10K
VFW Student Fellowship Grant Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States · Foundation Not published · Varies The VFW Student Fellowship, hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Student Veterans of America, empowers student veterans to advocate for their community on Capitol Hill.	Not published	Varies
Oshkosh Mid-Morning Kiwanis Foundation Grant Oshkosh Mid Morning Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Scottish Rite Foundation Appendant Bodies Achievement Grants The Supreme Council 33 ANC&ACCEPTED Scottish Rite of Freemasonry S Jr · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Awards grants to deserving applicants from recognized Masonic appendant bodies to support critical programs and initiatives.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Cooperative Bank Of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust Grant Cape & Coast Bank Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Charitable Foundation Trust (The Coop Foundation) is to cultivate vibrant and thriving communities.	Not published	Varies
Black Hawk County Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Black Hawk County Grants aim to enhance community welfare through funding initiatives that address local needs. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 and support various sectors including arts, education, and health.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Best Starts for Kids: Capital Program (Priority 1) Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $5M Pre-Proposals are mandatory for all applicants and will determine applicant eligibility. Pre-Proposals will be reviewed for project eligibility and alignment with minimum qualifications.	Not published	Up to $5M
Women's Fund Success Grants Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Women's Fund Success Grants, established by the Community Foundation of Central Illinois, aim to empower women and children in central Illinois.	Not published	Up to $5K
Building Futures (High School Youth) Employ Milwaukee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Building Futures is a career development program for high school youth that matches participants with career mentors and provides services tailored to individual career journeys.	Not published	Varies
GCCF: Grant Requests Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) is dedicated to enhancing community welfare by funding diverse programs in arts, education, health, and more.	Not published	Varies
H Hovnanian Family Foundation Grant The H Hovnanian Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The H. Hovnanian Family Foundation Grant supports the Armenian community in Armenia and the U.S., focusing on Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey.	Not published	Up to $10K
Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Native Americans in Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · $30K A first-of-its-kind participatory grantmaking initiative that places decision-making power in youth leaders (ages 14-24).	Not published	$30K
Nelson Foundation: Core Grant Program Grace S and W Linton Nelson · Foundation Not published · $60K The Nelson Foundation's Core Grant Program offers multi-year, general operating support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Region, focusing on racial equity and social justice.	Not published	$60K
Rotary Foundation- District Grants The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rotary Foundation's District Grants support small-scale, short-term projects that benefit local and international communities.	Not published	Varies
The Moore Community Fund Grant Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Moore Community Fund Grant, established by the Moore Family, supports projects enhancing community quality of life, especially those benefiting youth and outdoor activities.	Not published	Up to $2K
Winona County Community Resiliency Grant United Way of Southeast Minnesota · Foundation Not published · Varies Programs that serve populations disproportionately experiencing community needs and/or disproportionately impacted by disparities in:	Not published	Varies
Cara Becker ROAR for Autism Youth Fundraising Award Karma for Cara Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual award recognizing youth who demonstrate exceptional fundraising dedication for the ROAR for Autism event.	Not published	Varies
Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Grant Goodwin Family Memorial Tua · Foundation Not published · $10K – $35K The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Grant supports the moral, physical, and intellectual development of needy males under 21 in California. Established by Mabel Frankie Goodwin, the trust focuses on education, health, and human services.	Not published	$10K – $35K
Iowa 4-H Scholarships Iowa 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · $122K	Not published	$122K

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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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