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 Emerging Equity Partnership Grant John Rex Endowment is offering a three-year funding opportunity as a vehicle for capacity building across the social emotional health ecosystem, of which we…
John T. & Lois "Sonny" Velkas Child Welfare Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The John T. & Lois "Sonny" Velkas Child…
John William Jackson Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Idaho Community Foundation (ICF) Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The John William Jackson Fund, established in 2000, supports Idaho youth…
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg American Health Initiative Grant - Improv Teacher and Student Program Funder: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg American Health Initiative (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public…
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation - Environmental Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary…
Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation: Art & Music Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025…
JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stateline Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,100 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s…
Jordan Hoak Scholarship Fund Overview: The Jordan Hoak Scholarship for Service Leadership helps provide students with financial support to participate in Ozanam Center Immersion retreat experiences,…
Jordan Hoak Scholarship Fund Overview: The Jordan Hoak Scholarship for Service Leadership exists to celebrate Jordan Hoak's life and to inspire young people to bring God's light and love to…
Jose Solarez Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program created to help youth in Guadalupe, Arizona stay in school, named after Jose Solarez, a founding and long-time ABC Board member who passed…
Joseph & Vera Long Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joseph And Vera Long Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Joseph & Vera Long…
Joseph A. Beavers College Scholarship Funder: United Planning Organization (UPO) Geographic Scope: Washington, DC Overview: The Joseph A. Beavers College Scholarship fund supports outstanding DC high…
Joseph Durda Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Durda Foundation Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Joseph Durda Foundation, established in 1989, prioritizes charitable giving to…
Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Joseph Kennard Skilling Trust Grant…
Joseph M. Bryan Human Services Grant (Bryan) Overview: The Joseph M. Bryan Foundation established the grant program in 1996 to recognize Bryan's lifelong commitment to the welfare of the Greensboro…
Josh Turner Scholarship Fund for the Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund for the Arts,…
Joshua Scholarship Fund - Camp Moshava Scholarship Overview: Scholarships for Minnesota residents who wish to attend Camp Moshava Wild Rose, a religious Zionist camp in Wisconsin. Geographic Scope:…
Joshua Scholarship Fund - Camp Moshava Scholarship Overview: Provides scholarships to Minnesota residents who wish to attend Camp Moshava Wild Rose in Wisconsin, a religious Zionist camp sponsored by…
Jr. Scholars Internship Program Overview: A two-phase initiative in partnership with Youthworks and Montgomery County, providing high school students and recent graduates with foundational knowledge…
JTEEN Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater MetroWest NJ Amount: US $500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: May 09, 2025 Summary The JTEEN Grant, offered by the Jewish Community…
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.