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.
JDF: FIRST Tech Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Deere Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The John Deere FIRST Tech Challenge…
Jean Trimble Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Amount: $500 Funder: Greensboro Symphony Guild Eligibility: - Actively enrolled GSYO (Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra) student Selection Process: -…
JEF General Fund Grants Organization: Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana Purpose: Provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Focus…
JEF General Fund Grants Overview: JEF General Fund Grants provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Geographic Scope: Louisiana…
Jefferson Public Citizens Grant Overview: A grant program supporting student-led initiatives focused on public service and civic engagement in the Charlottesville area. Geographic Scope:…
Jefferson R. Voss Education Fund Overview: Zebra Youth's education fund provides financial support to fill gaps in educational funding for youth members. Geographic Scope: Orange County, Florida…
Jenna Westerholm Pediatric Help$ Program Purpose: Pediatric Patient Financial Assistance for sarcoma patients undergoing treatment Eligibility - Age: Under 22 years old - Treatment Status: Currently…
Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund Funder: The Almanor Foundation Established: Fall 2023 Geographic Scope: Plumas County, CA Focus Areas: - Support educational, artistic, and vocational initiatives -…
Jerry Garcia Award Purpose: In memory of Grateful Dead guitarist and founding Rex board member Jerry Garcia, this award is designed to honor and support individuals and groups that work to encourage…
Overview Our Mission To assist, support, promote, and advance charitable, philanthropic, religious, educational, patriotic, health, and social purposes and objectives, to advance and promote human…
Jetton Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: More than US $20,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Jetton Charitable Fund Grant aims to enhance youth…
Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Jewelers Mutual Impact Fund Grant aims to empower…
Jewish Camp Scholarship Funder: Canton Jewish Community Federation Geographic Scope: Canton, OH area Contact Information: - Canton Jewish Community Federation - 432 30th St NW - Canton, OH 44709 -…
Jewish Camp Scholarship Funder: Mobile Area Jewish Federation Inc (AL, US) Purpose: Support area youth to explore their Jewish roots through Jewish camp experiences. Geographic Scope: Mobile and…
Jewish Camp Scholarships Overview: Federation's Jewish Summer Camp Scholarship program provides financial assistance to local families for day and overnight Jewish camp costs. Award Purpose: To help…
Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven: Programmatic Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Inc. Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Jewish Federation of Greater…
Jewish Summer Camperships Funder: Jewish Federation of Central New York Geographic Scope: Central New York Focus Areas: Jewish summer camp experiences for children Status: Program mentioned in…
Jewish Youth Fund Overview: The Jewish Youth Fund provides grants to support youth-focused initiatives and organizations. Geographic Scope: Oregon (based on funder location) Focus Areas: Youth…
JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program Status: Applications for FY25-26 cohort are now closed Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area Program Overview: JCYF is a dynamic annual program designed…
JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program Overview: A dynamic annual program designed to engage local high school leaders in the philanthropic process. Teen participants become grantmakers,…
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.