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.
LCF: Youth Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lenawee Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Lenawee Community Foundation offers Youth Grants for local…
LEAD Internship Program Funder: The CAFE Group Program Type: Leadership development and paid internship program Geographic Scope: Chicagoland (Chicago area) Program Description: LEAD connects college…
Leadership Award Funder: The Life Center Foundation, Inc. Location: Santa Fe, NM, USA Founded: 1982 Overview The Life Center Foundation offers annual Leadership Awards to support significant…
Leadership Coaching Curriculum Research Collaborative Organization: Progressive Leadership Initiative Education Fund Inc (PLIEF) Focus Areas: Youth leadership development, youth civic leadership,…
Leadership Vestavia Hills (LVH) High School Scholarships Status: Active scholarship program Administrator: Mercy Deliverance Ministries in partnership with Leadership Vestavia Hills Geographic Scope:…
LEAH Knox Scholars Program - NIH Science Education Partnership Award Funder: National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Award Date: September 2017 Award…
LEAH Project - Project Innovation Grant Funder: NBC10 Boston, Telemundo Boston, NECN, and NBCUniversal Foundation Award Date: May 2019 Program Purpose: Recognizes non-profit organizations using…
LEAP (Learning Experience & Adventure Program) Overview: LEAP is a FREE virtual program for middle school students (ages approximately 11-14) who are deaf or hard of hearing and use listening and…
Learn to Compete Leagues Overview: Final component of the Learn to Play program, connecting youth skills to fun competition through weekly playing opportunities. Geographic Scope: United States…
Learn to Play Clinics Overview: Introductory clinics that help local disc organizations introduce and teach ultimate to youth ages 7-15, with connection to local playing opportunities. Geographic…
Learn24 OST Scholarship Program Overview: The Learn24 OST (Out-of-School-Time) Youth Scholarship Program provides funding to help students and their families—especially those with specific…
Learner Voice Grants Funder: The Attainment Network Amount: $2,500 per grant Geographic Scope: Colorado (urban and rural communities) Program Purpose: Mini-grants awarded annually to organizations…
Learning Communities for School Success Program (CA) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Education Amount: US $30,000 - US $2,000,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The…
Learning Dollars Program Overview: RESCHOOL's Learning Dollars program provides flexible funding to families to access resources and experiences that keep children engaged in fun, enriching, and…
Learning Innovation: ITN 2026-01 Innovation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Children's Trust Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Learning Innovation: ITN…
Lee County Youth Services, Inc. (LCYS) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keokuk Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Lee County Youth Services, Inc.…
LEE Initiative's Culinary Education Program Overview: A program that addresses gaps in job training and preparedness for high school students and young people in the Louisville, Kentucky community.…
Lee Knight Campership Fund Overview: A campership program to support youth attendance at Mountain programs. Geographic Scope: Not specified in available content Focus Areas: Youth camp…
Legacy Grant Overview: Grant program supporting a specific legacy project or initiative. Recent grantee: Bellwether Housing - Arbora Court. Geographic Scope King County, WA and Washington State…
Legacy Grant Program Overview Purpose: Allow donors to invest in DCF's exhaustive charity review process while supporting causes they care about and receiving tax benefits Program Structure: -…
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.