Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 30, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,640 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 89 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,654 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,640; from 2,477 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $238.1M; across 1,654 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 256 with a published date

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Accelerate Your Impact Reisenbach Philanthropies Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Accelerate Your Impact™ is a venture philanthropy program that seeds high-potential pilot programs within established, successful nonprofits that tackle identified and underserved needs in New York City.	~May	Varies
Amplify Your Impact Reisenbach Philanthropies Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Amplify Your Impact™ is an initiative that provides high-potential new programs in New York City with funding and intensive support.	~May	Varies
Kent Lage Leadership Award Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Inc · Foundation ~May · $500 – $2K An annual scholarship award recognizing aspiring 4-H leaders as they embark on their college careers. Named after the late former president of the Foundation's Board of Trustees, Kent Lage.	~May	$500 – $2K
Foss Foundation Grant June & Julian Foss Foundation · Foundation ~May · Up to $5K The June & Julian Foss Foundation, established in 1997, prioritizes support for children and young adults, especially those facing mental illness or physical disabilities.	~May	Up to $5K
Live Like John Service and Leadership Institute John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation · Foundation ~June · Varies	~June	Varies
Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~June · Varies The Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant (Berrien Community Foundation, MI) supports projects or programs for St. Joseph or Benton Harbor, MI youth (programs at a Howard facility viewed favorably but not required); deadline June 30.	~June	Varies
Carolyn's Kids Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~July · Varies Carolyn's Kids (a partnership between the Hanson Family Foundation and Berrien Community Foundation, MI) supports new or existing programs that improve the lives of children and youth in the Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Stevensville, MI…	~July	Varies
Carolyn’s Kids Grant Berrien Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~July · $50K The Carolyn’s Kids Grant, offered by the Berrien Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of children in Benton Harbor, St. Joseph, and Stevensville.	~July	$50K
The Lilja Family Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation ~July · $2K – $10K The Lilja Family Fund Grant, managed by the Oregon Community Foundation, supports communities in south Douglas County, offering approximately $40,000 annually for competitive grants.	~July	$2K – $10K
International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) American Association of Teachers of Germaninc · Foundation ~July · Varies	~July	Varies
Whittenberger Foundation Grants Claude R & Ethel B Whittenberger · Foundation Aug 15, 2027 · Varies The Claude R. & Ethel B. Whittenberger Foundation (Caldwell, ID) makes annual grants to qualified public institutions and 501(c) tax-exempt organizations to improve the quality of life for children and young people.	Aug 15, 2027	Varies
Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Capital Improvement Grant Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation · Foundation ~September · ~$1.5M-$2M total awarded across ~35 grants/year The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation makes about 35 grants a year totaling approximately $1.5-2 million for capital improvements by 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in South Santa Barbara County, California (from Carpinteria, Summerland, and…	~September	~$1.5M-$2M total awarded across ~35 grants/year
Hesed Foundation Grant Hesed Foundation Inc · Foundation ~September · $3K – $20K The Hesed Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives that promote social justice through Tzedakah and gemilut hasadim, which emphasize justice and loving kindness.	~September	$3K – $20K
Coleman County Foundation Grant Community Foundation of Abilene · Foundation ~October · $1K – $15K The Coleman County Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and government agencies in addressing immediate community needs.	~October	$1K – $15K
A.C. Ratshesky Foundation Grant: Active Learning Ac Ratshesky Foundation · Foundation ~October · $10K – $25K The A.C. Ratshesky Foundation Grant focuses on supporting economically disadvantaged individuals and families through active learning programs for preteens and teens.	~October	$10K – $25K
USA Diving Developmental Grant USA Diving Inc · Foundation ~October · $5K – $10K Provides financial grants to develop programs for disadvantaged youth and to grow the sport of diving.	~October	$5K – $10K
Michigan Baseball Foundation Annual Grant Program Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · $2K – $81K Funding decisions are determined by one or more of the following guidelines: MBF owns and operates Dow Diamond, home of the Great Lakes Loons, a Single-A partner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.	~November	$2K – $81K
U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement U.S. Mission to Tunisia · Federal Open · $500 – $25K U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY TO LIBYA, PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Embassy to Libya PAS Annual Program Statement Funding Opportunity Number: PAS Tripoli FY2024 CFDA…	Open	$500 – $25K
Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The PhiDEL program offers local students financial support and hands-on professional experience in real estate and economic development fields.	Not published	Up to $5K
Jenna Westerholm Pediatric Help$ Program Northwest Sarcoma Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Pediatric Patient Financial Assistance for sarcoma patients undergoing treatment Established by Chris and Michele Westerholm who lost their daughter, Jenna Westerholm, to Sarcoma in 2009. Patients can utilize the grant to assist with:	Not published	Varies
Greenbush Area Community Fund Grant Northwest Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Greenbush Area Community Fund offers grants up to $2,500 to nonprofit and public entities in the Greenbush area, supporting programs that enhance education, economic development, aesthetic improvements, and enrichment for youth and…	Not published	Up to $3K
J.R. Simplot Company Foundation Grant Simplot Company Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The J.R. Simplot Company Foundation Grant supports U.S. non-profit organizations focused on art, education, youth, community, and global food and agriculture.	Not published	Varies
OTF: Youth Innovations Scale Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The OTF Youth Innovations Scale Grant supports youth-led initiatives aiming to enhance or expand programs with a positive impact on young people.	Not published	Up to $150K
Crail-Johnson Foundation - Education Grants The Crail-Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Crail-Johnson Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of economically and socially disadvantaged children and youth through education and community programs in Los Angeles.	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 3,640 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 30, 2026, 1,654 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, 2,477 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,640 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 256 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, 45% fall in October–December.

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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