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 federal 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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ECF of Boeing Washington: Puget Sound Grant Employees Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Employees Community Fund of Boeing Puget Sound (ECF) is a pooled fund consisting of recurring payroll contributions from generous Boeing employees. ECF is managed by a Board of Trustees made up of eight employees elected by the donors.	Not published	Up to $40K
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation Solar Toledo Neighborhood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Roger Kresge Foundation Grant Roger Kresge Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roger Kresge Foundation Grant supports the physical, mental, and educational development of children and young adults. It is available to organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, primarily serving Broome County, New York.	Not published	Varies
Algalita Wayfinder Society Mini-Grants Algalita Marine Research and Education · Foundation Not published · From $15K Algalita Marine Research and Education, through its Wayfinder Society program, awards annual mini-grants for projects tackling plastic pollution and related environmental issues.	Not published	From $15K
NCPGA Foundation Grant Program for Member Golf Programs Northern California PGA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Funds educational and career opportunities through programs operated by NCPGA members that meet the foundation's mission statement and make a positive difference and impact for good in communities.	Not published	Up to $1K
Venango Area Community Foundation Discretionary Grants Bridge Builders Community Foundations FKA Venango Area Comm Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Venango Area Community Foundation Discretionary Grants support transformative programs and projects in Venango County.	Not published	$2K
Innovative Program Grants Michigan College Access Network · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Innovative Program Grants fund programming that increases college readiness, enrollment, and completion in communities across the state.	Not published	Up to $10K
KT Mini-Grant Program Kingdom Trail Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $28K The Kingdom Trails Association administers an annual competitive mini-grant program that awards funds to local projects and organizations in the Northeast Kingdom.	Not published	$25K – $28K
Lions Non-Profit Grant Application San Diego Lions Welfare Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Downtown San Diego Lions Club Welfare Foundation provides grant funding to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations serving San Diego City or San Diego County residents.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Grief Reach Cycle 3- Capacity Building $15,000 Grant National Alliance for Childrens Grief · Foundation Not published · $15K The Grief Reach Cycle 3 grant offers $15,000 to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits dedicated to supporting grieving children and youth.	Not published	$15K
Diversity Grant Program - BRIDGE Grant US Lacrosse Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which provides funding to qualified organizations that initiate or continue programs and projects that promote lacrosse participation and education.	Not published	Varies
2026 Campbell/Converse Grant Application United Way of Natrona County · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fiscal Leadership Lab Campus Compact · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fiscal Leadership Lab brings together undergraduate students from across the country to participate in national virtual trainings and regional in-person learning opportunities over the course of six months.	Not published	Varies
Toledo Rotary Club Foundation The Stranahan Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CANVAS Be The Good Fund Grant Canvas, Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The CANVAS Be The Good Fund Grant is an employee-driven initiative by Canvas, Inc. aimed at supporting impactful programs focused on women, children, veterans, and education.	Not published	Varies
Dion's Grants Dion's · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Dion's Grants focus on fostering youth development in local communities by partnering with nonprofit organizations dedicated to literacy, leadership, and responsibility.	Not published	Up to $3K
Alternatives to Secure Detention for Juvenile Status Offenders (Formula Grant program) Kids Forward Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $215K	Not published	$215K
Rural Community Health Fund (RCHF) Greater Fayette Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Summer Opportunity Scholarships Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships to provide summer opportunities for children and youth. Part of the Foundation's signature programs designed to build pathways for career-trades and escalate financial literacy.	Not published	Varies
Eller's Piece of the Puzzle Fund Millcreek Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies To provide financial support to students participating in camps, clubs, sports, YMCA memberships, and other out-of-school activities that foster peer connections and personal development.	Rolling	Varies
Aquatic Stewardship Grant Ohio Department of Natural Resources · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Aquatic Stewardship Grant Program, managed by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, aims to enhance aquatic stewardship through engaging educational experiences.	Not published	Up to $8K
Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Grant Knox County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Youth Philanthropy Initiative offers competitive grants to organizations. Up to $8,500 is awarded by YPI members annually through its competitive grants program.	Not published	Up to $2K
KFF: Challenge Grants & Capacity Building Grants The Kjellstrom Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Kjellstrom Family Foundation, established in 2004, offers challenge grants and capacity building grants to support local charities in Northern Illinois.	Not published	Up to $50K
Meet the Corner Program FY2024 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · Up to $27K The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Meet the Corner program.	Forecast	Up to $27K

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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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