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.
Kent Lage Leadership Award Overview: An annual scholarship award recognizing aspiring 4-H leaders as they embark on their college careers. Named after the late former president of the Foundation's…
Kentucky Civic Seal Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Civic Education Coalition Amount: US $100 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Civic Seal Mini-Grant…
Kevin Barkdoll Livestock Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Washington County Maryland Last Updated: June 05, 2025 Summary The Kevin Barkdoll Livestock Memorial Fund…
Kevin Murnane Coaches Grant Funder: Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association (TCCSEA), managed by Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation (TTCF) Geographic Scope: Tahoe Truckee area, California…
Key Club Leadership Development Fund Funder: Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Ohio Purpose: Support leadership development for Key Club members Status: Program exists; limited…
Key Club Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview Key Club Scholarship An opportunity offered by Redding Kiwanis…
KeyBank Shed-ucation Initiative Grant Funder: KeyBank Award Amount: $150,000 Geographic Scope: Lane County, Oregon (rural public high schools) Focus Areas: - Career Technical Education (CTE) student…
KEYS Grants Overview Program Name: Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services (KEYS) Grants Geographic Scope: Kosciusko County, Indiana Focus Areas: - Project-based learning and experiential learning…
KFF: Challenge Grants & Capacity Building Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kjellstrom Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Kjellstrom Family…
KFF: Interim Grants for Emergent Matters Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kjellstrom Family Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Kjellstrom Family Foundation, established in 2004,…
KICK Fund - Kiwanis Investing in Circle K Funder: Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Ohio Purpose: Support leadership training for the Ohio District Circle K Key Features: -…
Kids at the Bowl Organization: Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation Program Type: Youth education and engagement program Geographic Scope: Santa Barbara area Focus Areas: Music and performing arts education…
Kids Caring for the Community Program Funder: Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) Geographic Scope: Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana Award Amount: $9,000 total…
Kids Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Capital Times Kids Fund Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Kids Fund Grant is a charitable initiative dedicated to supporting…
Kids Fund- Multi-year Request of Up To $50,000 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whitefish Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2024 Summary The Kids Fund offers…
Kids Fund- One-time Request of up to $50,000 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whitefish Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Kids Fund, managed by…
Kids in Motion Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Kids in Motion Grant Program by The Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation…
Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund Overview: The RRCA has granted more than $325,000 to youth running programs since 2007. The Kids Run the Nation program is a gender-inclusive, multi-week, turnkey youth…
KidsFUNd Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kansas Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The KidsFUNd Grant, provided by the Central Kansas Community…
KidsGardening: Youth Garden Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: KidsGardening Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The KidsGardening Youth Garden Grant supports organizations in the U.S.…
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.