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.
Korum for Kids Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Korum for Kids Foundation Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The Korum for Kids Foundation Grant supports initiatives that enhance the…
Kosair Kids Experience Fund Organization: Kosair for Kids Overview: The Kosair Kids Experience Fund provides experiences and one-of-a-kind outings for children of all abilities to safely participate…
Overview Kosasa Foundation Mission In Hawai\`i, the health and resilience of our environment is inextricably linked to our wellbeing as a community and uniqueness as a place. We invest in efforts to…
Kosasa Foundation Opportunity Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosasa Foundation Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Kosasa Foundation Opportunity Youth Grant…
Koshland Young Leader Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Francisco Foundation Amount: US $14,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Koshland Young Leader Awards, established in 1999…
Kowalski Robinson Youth Inspire Scholarship Funder: AthLife Foundation Inc (NY, US) Overview: The AthLife Foundation's national network established this scholarship fund in spring 2014 for deserving…
Kraken Unity Fund - Heroes of the Deep Overview: The Kraken Unity Fund was created by the Seattle Kraken, One Roof Foundation, and funding from the ownership group led by David Bonderman and Samantha…
Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant, established by the Wichita Falls…
KRESA's CareerNOW Program - Culinary Skills Pre-Apprenticeship Overview: A free culinary skills pre-apprenticeship program for young adults, offered through Kalamazoo RESA's CareerNOW program in…
KS AmeriCorps Operational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Volunteer Commission Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The KS AmeriCorps Operational Grant, managed by the Kansas Volunteer…
KT Mini-Grant Program Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Northeast Kingdom (NEK) Vermont area and surrounding communities Focus Areas: - Recreation and outdoor access - Health and…
L.E.O. Program™ Overview Program Name: L.E.O. Program™ (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Opportunity) Funder: The Leonidas Foundation Geographic Scope: New Jersey high schools (currently at Don Bosco…
L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit Overview Program Name: L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit Location: Washington, D.C. Funder: The Leonidas Foundation Program Type: Multi-day transformative leadership…
L+EARN Internship Overview: A paid, 12-week part-time internship at the Project Lemonade Store where youth gain hands-on job experience, career confidence, and develop essential employment skills.…
LA Cocina Culinary Youth Training Program Type: Free workforce development and culinary training program Geographic Scope: Los Angeles, CA (under-resourced communities) Target Audience: Young people…
LA Dodgers Foundation: Annual Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $240,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Los Angeles Dodgers…
La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The La Jolla Kiwanis Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing community…
LA84 Foundation Grant - Large Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: LA84 Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The LA84 Foundation Grant supports youth development…
Lafayette Nature Center Program Scholarships Funder: Thorne Ecological Institute Geographic Scope: Lafayette, CO / Boulder County area Overview: Thorne offers scholarships to low and middle-income…
Lahoma Routt Youth Ministry Fund Overview: Grant opportunity supporting youth ministry initiatives in the Central Kentucky region. Geographic Scope: Central Kentucky Community Foundation service area…
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.