Last updated June 20, 2026
There are currently 3,740 active grants for youth programs in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
JTMF Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jtmf Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The JTMF Foundation Grant focuses on improving the lives of individuals in need, particularly in…
JUF: Springboard - PD Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish United Fund Of Metropolitan Chicago Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The JUF: Springboard - PD Grant offers funding…
Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillman Family Foundations Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Juliet Ashby Hillman Foundation Grant supports organizations that…
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Juneau Community Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Student…
Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain Partner Organization: JA Rocky Mountain Purpose: Inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy Focus Areas: - Youth education and career…
Junior Board Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frieda C Fox Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Junior Board Grants by the Frieda C. Fox Family…
Junior Board of Rock Island Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moline Regional Community Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary Overview About Moline Regional Community Foundation Founded in…
Junior Fed Beef Challenge Overview: A program designed to encourage young people to gain practical experience in feeding commercial beef cattle, with emphasis on proper animal husbandry and financial…
Junior Fellowship Program Overview: A character-driven leadership initiative designed to cultivate leadership in high school students through an intensive five-day boot camp followed by a nine-month…
Junior Force Dance Program Scholarship Funder: Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation Program Overview: The Washington Commanders Charitable Foundation offers scholarships to ensure equal…
Junior Gardener Program Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Clemente Garden Club Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Junior Gardener Program Grants, offered by the San…
Junior League of Detroit Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Junior League of Detroit Incorporated Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Junior League of Detroit Grant aims…
Junior League of Phoenix Foundation Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Junior League of Phoenix Foundation (JLPF) Geographic Scope: Maricopa County, Arizona / Phoenix Valley area Mission: The JLPF fosters…
Overview Junior Ranger Angler Grant The Junior Ranger Angler program, where anyone young at heart can earn their Junior Ranger Angler badge, inspires young people to catch their first fish and…
Junior Sailing Scholarship Program Overview: The Sailing Foundation of Barnegat Bay (formerly Island Heights Sailing Foundation) offers a one-time needs-based scholarship for junior sailors ages 8-14…
Justin J. Watt Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Justin J. Watt Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Justin J. Watt Foundation Grant supports after-school athletic opportunities…
Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Annie E Casey Foundation Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network, supported by the…
Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and Support Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-80-1269 - Program: Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and Support -…
Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Program Grants Funder: Office of Justice Assistance (OJA) Status: Grant opportunity announced March 17, 2009 Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Funding…
Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse and/or Mental Health Program Grants Funder: Office of Justice Assistance (OJA) Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Establish and/or maintain programs to…
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.