Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,636 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 86 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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Focus On Community Understanding Service (FOCUS) - Middle School Grant Program United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2,000 total distributed annually FOCUS is an extension of UWTC's Youth and Philanthropy Program.	Not published	$2,000 total distributed annually
Summer Reading Grants Dollar General Literacy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Keeping students engaged in reading throughout the summer.	Not published	Varies
PA Agriculture and Youth Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The PA Agriculture and Youth Program Grant offers funding to youth-centered organizations and projects that promote agricultural, leadership, and vocational skills.	Not published	Up to $25K
Boys State Scholarship Lake Zurich Post 964 American Legion · Foundation Not published · Varies American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.	Not published	Varies
Cooperative Internship Program Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation · Foundation Not published · $48K Placement program for collegiate students in paid internships with Windham County businesses. The program is available to all collegiate students regardless of affiliation with the Six Colleges.	Not published	$48K
Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant, established by the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation, honors the memory of 12-year-old Kramer Barnard.	Not published	Varies
Bath Community Fund Grant Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bath Community Fund Grant, established in 2014, aims to enhance the beauty and legacy of Bath Township.	Not published	Varies
Martis Camp Foundation Grants Martis Camp Community Foundation DBA Martis Camp Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies MCF Community Grants are evaluated based on their alignment with the mission of the MCF and awarded annually by November 1st. Grants are awarded in four focus areas: Education, Youth Development, Human Services, Recreation and Environment.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants United Way of Matanuska-Susitna · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K UWMS provides support for programs and services in the Mat-Su valley that contribute to community's health, wellness, safety and development.	Not published	Up to $10K
John M. Ross Foundation - Major Capital Grant John M Ross Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John M. Ross Foundation offers a Major Capital Grant to support tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations on Hawaii's Big Island.	Not published	Varies
ALDI Community Gift Card Program Grant Aldi Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $1K The ALDI Community Gift Card Program provides financial support ranging from $100 to $1,000 to eligible nonprofits and schools that focus on after-school and out-of-school youth programs, as well as food banks.	Not published	$100 – $1K
4-H Mini Grants Michigan 4-H Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Annual mini grants awarded in four categories to support local 4-H program initiatives.	Not published	$10K
Wide Wide World Fund Grant: Programmatic Funding Yolo Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The mission of Yolo Community Foundation is to inspire and support giving and to provide philanthropic leadership in our community.	Not published	Up to $20K
H.U.G.S. Program (Helping Us Give to Society) Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $9K Pioneer Electric's community grant program funded through the recycling of materials like steel, aluminum, and copper taken out of service due to repair or rebuild.	Rolling	$2K – $9K
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Funding for Youth and Youthful Offenders Kids Forward Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K – $450K	Not published	$150K – $450K
Increasing Access to Out-of-School Learning Opportunities The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all.	Not published	Varies
Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Corporate Depository Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Community Safety & Healing Fund Grant, initiated by the Community Foundation of Louisville, aims to combat community violence by supporting organizations focused on at-risk Black males aged 15-24 who are not in school or employed.	Not published	Up to $100K
Innovation Hub Ideas Beyond Borders Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Ideas Beyond Borders' Innovation Hub offers small grants to people with bold ideas without the bureaucracy, corruption, and red tape typical of traditional grant processes.	Rolling	Varies
Community Achievement Scholarship Butler Rural Electric Coop Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Dock Village Youth Fund Living Branches · Foundation Not published · Varies Established to enhance the lives of Dock Village youth and encourage academic success. Provides academic scholarships and incentives to reward and encourage students.	Not published	Varies
Christian Financial Credit Union Outreach & Impact Foundation Grants Christian Financial Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Foundation supports nonprofits aligned with these priorities: The Foundation is focused on the communities served by Christian Financial Credit Union, including: As of Spring 2024, the Foundation has awarded $107,200 to area nonprofits.	Not published	$500 – $10K
CCF: Women and Girls - Women's Fund Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Connecticut Community Foundation's Women's Fund Grant aims to empower girls and young women by fostering self-esteem, resilience, and advocacy through targeted programs.	Not published	Up to $10K
Webber Family Foundation: Capacity Building Grants The Webber Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Webber Family Foundation's Capacity Building Grants aim to enhance the capabilities of organizations serving low-income youth in Austin, TX, focusing on education and arts.	Not published	Up to $25K
Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Grant Dunspaugh Dalton Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation Grant supports nonprofits focused on charitable, educational, and cultural initiatives primarily in Miami-Dade County, Florida, and Monterey County, California.	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 October 31, 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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