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 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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Washington State Complex Needs Funding - Child Care Mental Health Support YMCA Snohomish Qalicb · Foundation Not published · $1.3M This funding supports 18 School-Age Care (SAC) sites in providing comprehensive support for children with complex needs, including mental health services, adaptive resources, and specialized staff.	Not published	$1.3M
Trail Blazers LIVE Grant Trail Blazers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Trail Blazers LIVE Grant, presented by Avangrid Renewables, aims to empower organizations in Oregon and SW Washington that connect youth to environmental education and employment.	Not published	Up to $50K
Girls Flag Football Starter Kit Grant RCX Sports Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The RCX Sports Foundation is distributing 1,000 girls flag football starter kits nationwide to organizations ready to launch or expand girls flag football programs.	Not published	Varies
General Fund Grant Program Cambridge Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The General Fund supports various miscellaneous grant requests, special Cambridge School District programs, and the Southern WI Regional Food Pantry.	Not published	Varies
Teichert Foundation Grant Teichert Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Teichert Foundation Grant supports organizations in California that enhance community welfare through civic improvement, culture, education, and environmental sustainability.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth The Tyner Family Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Discovery Awards Tulsa Performing Arts Center Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Columbia Basin Foundation Grants Columbia Basin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A gathering place for charitable generosity. To inspire and strengthen charitable giving that enriches the quality of life in our vibrant CBF communities.	Not published	Varies
Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Foundation Community Grants Lakewoodrocky River Rotary · Foundation Not published · $61K	Not published	$61K
CAAL Ignite Fund Coalition of Asian American Leaders · Foundation Not published · Varies CAA Ignite awards grants across three categories:	Not published	Varies
Taylor Foundation Grants The Taylor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Taylor Foundation, established in 2012, is committed to supporting 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that align with its mission of promoting family values, healthcare, and education.	Not published	Varies
Youth Workforce Development Services Responding to Identified Service Needs and Gaps Grant San Diego Workforce Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · $4M The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) strives to create a thriving region that offers all San Diegans opportunities for economic mobility.	Not published	$4M
WSSA Graduate Student Travel Award Weed Science Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports graduate student travel to WSSA annual meetings.	Not published	Varies
George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Grant The George F & Sybil H Fuller · Foundation Not published · Varies The George F. and Sybil H. Fuller Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Worcester and Boylston, Massachusetts, focusing on youth services for ages 0-22.	Not published	Varies
HJF Community Grants Program Houston Junior Forum Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations that share a common philanthropic vision for assistance to the Houston community.	Not published	Varies
CalEdAssist Grant to Bay Area Girls Club California Education Assistance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports the Bay Area Girls Club's College Bound Program, which provides college preparation and support services for girls.	Not published	Varies
National Days of Service Funding: ServeOhio Day Grant ServeOhio · Foundation Not published · Varies ServeOhio offers grants for community service projects tied to National Days of Service, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and ServeOhio Day.	Not published	Varies
Community enhancement grants: Metro Central Enhancement Grants Metro · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Metro Central Enhancement Grants aim to support community projects along the Willamette River, focusing on underserved populations, environmental quality, and recreational opportunities.	Not published	Up to $50K
Teen Trendsetters Program Grants The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Teen Trendsetters pairs high school volunteers with struggling readers in early elementary grades (1st, 2nd, 3rd) who are reading approximately six months or more behind grade level.	Not published	Varies
MBF Grants to Community Partners Montgomery Bar Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation Grant The Greater Cincinnati Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Daniel and Susan Pfau Foundation, established in 1994, focuses on enhancing education, health, cultural experiences, and social welfare for youth with disabilities and economic challenges in the Greater Cincinnati area.	Not published	Varies
Reach Grants United States Sailing Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reach Grants program provides financial support to sailing programs working with schools to implement the REACH (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Environmental Stewardship) program and test curriculum.	Not published	Varies
Marin Intergenerational Pop-Up Giving Circle Colen Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A single-session giving circle that brought together teens and their mothers to make grants to Israeli shared society organizations.	Not published	Varies
Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids, and Seniors Grant (NY BRICKS) (NY) New York State Dormitory Authority · Foundation Not published · $250K – $15M The NY BRICKS Initiative aims to enhance community well-being by funding the design, construction, and renovation of Community Centers throughout New York.	Not published	$250K – $15M

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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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