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.
Overview About Jewelers for Children (JFC) was founded in 1999 by the U.S. jewelry industry with the mission of helping children in need. Since its inception, JFC has donated more than $64 million to…
Overview _NOTE: Please contact the Program Officer for more information._ Partnership2Gether Partnership2Gether (P2G) is a program of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) that provides opportunities…
JFSL: Kranzberg Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Federation of St. Louis Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kranzberg Family Foundation grants aim to support the…
Jim Desmond Grant Swim Lessons Funder: Supervisor Jim Desmond and the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Geographic Scope: San Diego County Program Focus: Subsidized swimming instruction for…
Jim Desmond Grant Swim Lessons Status: Past program (offered June-August, likely 2025 or earlier) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, CA - Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA Focus Areas: - Swim…
Jim Hoops Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program administered by the Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation to support outstanding high school students. Geographic Scope: Denver, Colorado area…
Jimmy Evert Merit Scholarship Fund Overview: Named after Chris Evert's father, Jimmy Evert, this fund grants scholarships to USTA Foundation chapters for students identified by the Foundation in…
JJF Grants for Youth Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Joseph Ford Foundation Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The JJF Grants for Youth Programs, established by the James Joseph Ford…
Overview About The Joan and Tim Fenton Foundation is a non-profit corporation established by Joan and Tim Fenton for the purpose of promoting charitable, artistic, religious, educational, literary…
Joan M Wismer Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joan M Wismer Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Joan M. Wismer Foundation, established in…
John Ben Snow Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Ben Snow Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Foundation provides funding…
John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant…
John Callen Summer Serve Scholarship Purpose: Help families provide their children with an enriching and active summer tennis experience. Ensure more children have access to quality summer tennis…
John F. Wegman Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rochester Area Community Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The John F. Wegman Fund, established in 1953,…
John H. and Wilhelmina D. Harland Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John H and Wilhelmina D Harland Charitable Foundation Inc. Amount: US $20,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: December…
John Jordan Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Jordan Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The John Jordan Foundation Grant is dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable…
John M. O'Quinn Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M Oquinn Foundation Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The John M. O'Quinn Foundation Grant, established in 1986, has contributed…
John M. Ross Foundation - Major Capital Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M. Ross Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The John M. Ross Foundation offers a Major Capital Grant to support…
John M. Ross Foundation - Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M. Ross Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The John M. Ross Foundation offers program…
John P. Previti Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John P Previti Memorial Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The John P. Previti Memorial…
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.