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 state and 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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Gwen and Richard Bunnell Fund for Extracurricular Activities State College Area School District Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund established to support extracurricular activities within SCASD.	Not published	Varies
Friends of Outdoor Adventures Grant Program North Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Friends of Outdoor Adventures Grant Program, offered by the North Valley Community Foundation, aims to support Butte County youths facing financial barriers to engage in outdoor activities.	Not published	Up to $1K
MACI Youth Fund Grant Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The MACI Youth Fund, managed by the Albion Community Foundation, aims to enhance youth education through group-focused enrichment opportunities.	Not published	Up to $2K
Keller Foundation Grant Keller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $50K The Keller Foundation Grant, established in 1980, aims to support innovative programs for children and families, particularly in the Grand Rapids area.	Not published	$3K – $50K
Auxiliary Support Program Awards American Lawyers Alliance · Foundation Not published · $200 – $1K To support local bar association auxiliaries and their civic education and community service projects	Not published	$200 – $1K
JFGP: Partnership2Gether Grant Program Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please contact the Program Officer for more information._ Partnership2Gether (P2G) is a program of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) that provides opportunities for 500 Jewish communities worldwide to participate in cultural…	Not published	Varies
IFYE International Travel Scholarship Michigan 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship supporting international travel and exchange experiences for 4-H members through the IFYE program.	Not published	Varies
CoreCivic Foundation Grant The Corecivic Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CoreCivic Foundation Grant aims to support nonprofit organizations that help former offenders, victims of crime, and underserved youth.	Not published	Varies
Girls State American Legion · Foundation Not published · Varies ALA Girls State/Girls Nation programs provide a nonpartisan participatory program that teaches eligible high school females responsible citizenship grounded in ethics, the principles of our nation's founders and respect for God and Country.	Not published	Varies
Baxter Youth Conservation Corps (BYCC) Friends of Baxter State Park · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Wegmans - Community Giving Grant Wegmans Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Wegmans Family Foundation Inc focuses on cultivating healthy communities through support for hunger relief, health initiatives, education, and youth programs.	Not published	Varies
NYC Green Fund Treetops Grants Program City Parks Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The NYC Green Fund Treetops Grant Program provides funding for organizations with annual operating budgets between $175,000 and $2.5 million that program, steward, and advocate for parks and open spaces across NYC's five boroughs.	Not published	Up to $40K
STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K FIRST's STEM Equity Community Innovation Grants program provides funding to address inequities in access to science and technology for children around the world.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Oceanside Community Foundation Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Oceanside Community Foundation Grant supports projects aimed at preparing young people, ages 16-25, for independence by developing essential life and employment skills.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Mobilizing Young Leaders Across Washington State Allen Family Philanthropies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is launching a new initiative that will invest up to $5 million in new and existing programs in Washington state that develop youth impact through leadership training, civic engagement, and/or youth…	Not published	Varies
Parsons Foundation Grant The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and underserved communities through transformational gifts to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Shindig Grants Blue Mountain Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Be the catalyst that transforms the Blue Mountain region by growing generosity and connecting people, charitable causes, and community needs. Our vision is a more thriving, engaged, and caring Blue Mountain community.	Not published	Varies
Summer Learn & Earn Program Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $36K The Summer Learn and Earn Program is a unique opportunity for rising high school juniors and seniors to earn a stipend while taking college level courses.	Not published	Up to $36K
Strong Foundation Grant - Program Grants The Strong Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Strong Foundation Grant provides support for youth-oriented programs in Hawaii. Organizations can apply for a grant every three years, with a maximum of one grant per organization.	Not published	Varies
Community Service Program (CSP) Grant Fulton County Department of Community Development - Youth and Community Services Division · State Not published · $25K – $100K The Community Service Program (CSP) Grant, administered by the Fulton County Department of Community Development, aims to enhance the well-being of Fulton County residents through collaborative, results-driven initiatives.	Not published	$25K – $100K
First-Time Summer Camp Incentive Grants The Jewish Federation of Middlesex & Monmouth Counties a NJ Nonprofit Corp · Foundation Not published · Varies The Federation supports joyful, immersive experiences at a young age, as these have been shown to result in: Applications are being evaluated and processed on a first-come, first-served rolling basis.	Not published	Varies
Kaap Charitable Trust Grant Kaap Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kaap Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Brown County, WI, focusing on those that deliver direct services to children and young people.	Not published	Varies
Early Childhood Education Pre-Apprenticeship Program Early Connections Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A FREE opportunity designed to help high school and CTE (Career and Technical Education) students continue with higher education, access funding for the Child Development Associate (CDA) exam, and open doors to employment opportunities in…	Not published	Varies
Von Voigtlander Family Foundation Grant Von Voigtlander Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Von Voigtlander Family Foundation Grant, though currently closed, aims to support 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, primarily in Michigan.	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 3,609 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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