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.
Juvenile Services Commission Grant Program (JS) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Amount: Up to US $115,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary…
K-12 School Grants Funder: 9/11 Day Purpose: Support service projects in observance of the 2026 September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Geographic…
K-12 Songwriting Competition Overview: The K-12 Songwriting Competition offers southern Arizona students in grades K-12 the unique opportunity to write and submit original songs as they compete for a…
Kaap Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kaap Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Kaap Charitable Trust Grant supports charitable organizations in Brown County, WI,…
Kahlert Foundation Maryland Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kahlert Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Kahlert Foundation Maryland Grant aims to enhance community well-being by…
Kahlert Foundation Utah Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kahlert Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Kahlert Foundation Utah Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Salt Lake,…
Kailey Elizabeth Jordan Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shiawassee Community Foundation Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Kailey Elizabeth Jordan Memorial Fund honors a vibrant…
Kansas City Chiefs Charity Game Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hunt Family Foundation Amount: Approximately US $75,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Kansas City Chiefs…
Kansas Volunteer Commission - Youth Civic Engagement Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Volunteer Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Kansas…
Kara Barnard Youth Literacy Grants Purpose: Provide gently used books to organizations and schools that wish to instill a love of reading among Delaware County's youth. Geographic Scope: Delaware…
Karen and Howard Carolan Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Karen and Howard Carolan…
Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Karen Colina Wilson Foundation Grant…
Karma for Cara Microgrants Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Karma For Cara Inc Co Eric Becker Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary Karma for Cara Microgrants empowers…
Kars4Kids Small Grant Program Overview: The Kars4Kids Small Grant Program supports educational initiatives across the country, allowing the funder to extend their impact to children beyond their own…
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Funder: Greater Toledo Community Foundation (Toledo, OH) Focus Areas: - Programs that enhance the lives of young people under the age of 18 in northwest Ohio -…
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Focus Areas: - Programs that enhance the lives of young people under the age of 18 in northwest Ohio - Programs that benefit youth residing in Lucas or Wood…
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Focus Areas: - Programs that enhance the lives of young people under the age of 18 in northwest Ohio - Programs that benefit youth residing in Lucas or Wood…
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Focus Areas: - Programs that enhance the lives of young people under the age of 18 in northwest Ohio - Programs that benefit youth residing in Lucas or Wood…
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Focus Areas: - Programs that enhance the lives of young people under the age of 18 in northwest Ohio - Programs that benefit youth residing in Lucas or Wood…
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Target Population: Young people under the age of 18 in northwest Ohio Geographic Scope: Lucas or Wood Counties preferred Focus Areas: - Programs that enhance the…
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.