Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated November 1, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,636 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. 1,652 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,636; from 2,476 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $228.1M; across 1,652 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 252 with a published date

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Go the Distance Grants Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Go the Distance Grants, offered by the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation, aim to enhance access to enriching activities for children and youth facing transportation barriers.	Not published	Up to $5K
Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards Grant Arizona Diamondbacks Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $250K The Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards, established by the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation, provide significant grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 to non-profit organizations in Arizona.	Not published	$25K – $250K
Saco, Maine Youth-in-the-Environment Project Partnership for Environmental Technology Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Education and training program similar to NYC project, designed to expose youth to environmental careers and work experience in a municipal setting.	Not published	Varies
Sexual Risk Avoidance Education Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $989K The Sexual Risk Avoidance Education program by the New Jersey Department of Health aims to promote the delay of sexual activity among youth, significantly reducing teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections.	Not published	$989K
Super School Scores Initiative (Bay Area) GenYOUTH Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies Community-based initiative in partnership with Oakland Unified School District, Bay Area Host Committee, and purpose-driven supporters to increase access to school meals and physical activity opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Community Grant First Care Medical Services · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas:	Rolling	Varies
Spotlight Academy Youth Theatre Program (Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Grant) Rochester Community and Technical Colleg · Foundation Not published · Varies Spotlight Academy is a dynamic 8-week youth theatre program offered by Rochester Community and Technical College for students in grades 3 through 12.	Not published	Varies
Clubs for Kids Scholarship Sponsorship Beaufort Charities Inc · Foundation Not published · $200 Support deserving children to discover the rewards and benefits of golf Beaufort Charities seeks sponsors to support children in learning golf and accessing golf clinics and instruction.	Not published	$200
United Way of South Central Nebraska Funded Partner Program United Way of South Central Nebraska Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Adams County Diversion Services, Area Substance & Alcohol Abuse Prevention (ASAAP), Catholic Social Services, Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), enCourage Advocacy Center, Hastings…	Not published	Varies
Greater Memphis Area Grants Autozone Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Greater Memphis Area Grants by AutoZone aim to support nonprofit organizations in Shelby County, Tennessee. These grants focus on improving community health, education, and development with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.	Not published	Varies
Youth Service Grant (YSG) Alpha Phi Omega Endowment Inc · Foundation Not published · $200 – $500 To provide funding for Alpha Phi Omega chapters to encourage and inspire children and young people in a socially positive manner.	Not published	$200 – $500
Stanley and Shirley Inhorn Scholarship Fund Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Stanley and Shirley Inhorn have been leaders in WYSO and the Madison arts community since 1953	Not published	Varies
AstraZeneca Young Health Programme Impact Fellowship Grant One Young World · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Young Health Programme (YHP) is a global disease prevention initiative, aiming to provide education for young people to feel empowered to make informed choices about their health and catalyse a global, youth-led advocacy movement.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Henry Hall Summer Scholars National Aquarium Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A free summer camp program for Baltimore City youth that provides hands-on learning experiences in conservation-themed environments across the United States.	Not published	Varies
Store-Based Giving Program Grant Ross Stores Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $500 The Store-Based Giving Program by Ross Stores Foundation supports socioeconomically disadvantaged youth by providing gift cards for school or professional clothing.	Not published	$300 – $500
Community Health Legacy Awards Chuckanut Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $40K	Not published	$40K
Worden Christian Youth Ministry Scholarship Grant Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Worden Christian Youth Ministry Scholarship supports full-time students entering their third or fourth year at an accredited four-year college or university, who plan to pursue a career in youth ministry.	Not published	Varies
ASCA: Cultural Collaborations Project Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Alaska State Council on the Arts offers Cultural Collaborations Project Grants, providing matching awards of up to $6,000 to support high-quality arts and cultural programs for youth in Alaska.	Not published	Up to $6K
Davis Projects for Peace The College Foundation of the University of Virginia · Foundation Not published · $10K A grassroots international development grant program administered by the Davis United World College Scholars Program. The program invites undergraduates to design and implement peace-building projects during summer break.	Not published	$10K
American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship American Legion Department of Nevada · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Scholarships for winners of The American Legion Junior Shooting Sports Championship in Precision and Sporter categories, with second-place awards.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Dream Beyond Bars Leadership Institute Communities United for Restorative Youth · Foundation Not published · Varies A condensed organizing program that equips participants with the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the Dream Beyond Bars campaign for Alameda County to invest in alternatives to youth incarceration.	Not published	Varies
EPA Youth Internship and Community Greening Grant The John Bartram Association · Foundation Not published · Varies This competitive EPA grant supports paid internship positions for young people in Southwest Philadelphia combined with direct environmental improvement projects including tree planting and installation of home garden beds.	Not published	Varies
Youth Fund for Social Change Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K A grant program supporting youth-led organizing and social change work. Crossroads Fund has announced FY25 and FY23 Youth Fund for Social Change grantees, indicating this is an annual funding opportunity.	Not published	$5K – $15K
TCF: Education & Youth Grants Triangle Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our Education and Youth impact area works with nonprofits in the Triangle serving youth ages 5-24, with a focus on youth from low-income backgrounds, youth from low-performing and/or low-resourced schools, youth with disabilities, youth…	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 3,636 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of November 1, 2026, 1,652 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, 2,476 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,636 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 252 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, 45% 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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