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.
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…
Kathleen & Joseph M. Bryan Community Enrichment and Venture Grant (CEVG) Overview: CEVG began in 1967 to promote the improvement of human service delivery through innovative programs. The name was…
Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kawabe Memorial Fund Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Kawabe Memorial Fund Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on low-income…
Kay's Kamp Legacy Grant Organization: Kay's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Purpose: Continue the legacy of Kay's Kamp, Delaware's Oncology Camp, which concluded operations after 15…
KBCF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Key Biscayne Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 03, 2025 Summary The Key Biscayne Community Foundation (KBCF) is dedicated to…
KCCF: KREMC Operation Round Up Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciusko County Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The KCCF: KREMC Operation…
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kitsap Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Kitsap Community Foundation…
KCF: Competitive Grants Program - Youth Mentoring Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kitsap Community Foundation Amount: US $1,200 - US $1,400 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Kitsap Community…
Keep Going Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of Louisville Founded…
Kellenberger + Tollefson Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy Grants Geographic Scope: Arizona (statewide) Focus Areas: - Youth programs and services - Aging/seniors services - Transgender people support…
Keller Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keller Family Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Keller Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance the Greater New Orleans…
Keller Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keller Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Keller Foundation Grant, established in 1980, aims to support…
Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keweenaw Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund provides…
Kelly Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelly Family Foundation Inc. Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Kelly Family Foundation Grant is…
Kelly for Kids Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kelly for Kids Foundation Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Kelly for Kids Community Grants aim to support disadvantaged and disabled…
Kempner Fund: Core Grants: Empowered Youth Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Amount: US $20,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Harris and Eliza Kempner…
Ken Gass Community Building Awards Overview: Each year, through the Ken Gass Community Building Awards, the Board recognizes a diverse and outstanding group of individuals, businesses, and…
Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: August 26, 2025 Summary The Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Awards,…
Kenosha Community Foundation: Creativity by Kids (CBK) Small Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenosha Community Foundation Amount: US $750 - US $1,500 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Kenosha…
Kenosha Community Foundation: Field of Interest Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kenosha Community Foundation Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Kenosha Community Foundation offers Field of…
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.