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 state and 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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Community Foundation for Oak Park General Fund Grants Community Foundation for Oak Park · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Community Foundation for Oak Park (California) issues grants from its general fund and its special funds; general fund grants 'are usually $500 or less' because the general fund must also support Foundation operations.	Rolling	Up to $500
I-CASH Agricultural Injury Prevention Youth Grant University of Iowa · Foundation Not published · $800 The I-CASH Agricultural Youth Grants empower Iowa youth to promote farm safety and health within their communities.	Not published	$800
Polinger Family Foundation Grants - Jewish Life Howard and Geraldine Polinger Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Polinger Family Foundation supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life for families and communities through Jewish life engagement.	Not published	Varies
PAF Family Scholarship Professional Athletes Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K One-time scholarship for children of NFLPA former players who plan to compete in collegiate athletics.	Not published	$3K
Find Your Light Grant Find Your Light Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Find Your Light Foundation is committed to providing every child with access to quality arts education.	Not published	$5K – $15K
David and Carol Keeffe Youth Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The David and Carol Keeffe Youth Fund aims to enhance youth outcomes from birth through career readiness, directly benefiting the quality of life and economy in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.	Not published	Up to $3K
Ulster County Community Grant Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley (CFHV) empowers individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to fulfill their philanthropic goals through the establishment of charitable funds…	Not published	$3K – $20K
Space Camp Scholarship Grant Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mission: In partnership with our community, we ignite positive change and create a legacy of impact.	Not published	Varies
LASC Foundation: Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area Grants Light a Single Candle Foundation NFP · Foundation Not published · Varies The LASC Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area focusing on poverty relief through targeted partnerships.	Not published	Varies
First Tee College Scholarship Program Arizona Golf and Life Skills Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Tee College Scholarship Program is designed to provide further support, life skill development, and mentorship of alumni through their higher education journey.	Not published	Varies
HJF Community Grants Program Houston Junior Forum Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Trust Management Services Grant - Portland Metro Region Braemar Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Trust Management Services Grant in the Portland Metro Region invites applications focused on education, community service, arts and culture, youth activities, and historical preservation.	Not published	Up to $15K
GMAR Youth Foundation Grant Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The GMAR Youth Foundation Grant, managed by the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®, aims to enhance the welfare of children and young people up to 25 years old.	Not published	Varies
Domestic, Sexual, & Gender Based Violence Prevention Mini-Grant City of Boston · State Not published · Up to $10K The City of Boston's Domestic, Sexual, & Gender Based Violence Prevention Mini-Grant seeks to empower young men to be part of the solution against violence.	Not published	Up to $10K
Steven G. King Play Environments Scholarship Grant Landscape Architecture Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Steven G. King Play Environments Scholarship honors students in landscape architecture who show exceptional potential in designing play environments.	Not published	$5K
CT Youth Employment Program Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A short-term summer work experience program for eligible youth aged 14-24 years old in the Eastern Connecticut region.	Not published	Varies
The Trailblazer Scholarship Valley Guardians Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Selected participants receive access to:	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program Oregon Medical Education Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K	Rolling	Up to $5K
Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund Grant Odell RS & HP Fund Tua-Main · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Robert Stewart Odell and Helen Pfeiffer Odell Fund, established in 1967, supports charitable causes focused on education and programs for at-risk youth in the San Francisco Bay Area. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt to apply.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Boreal Waters Community Foundation: Wetherby Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Wetherby Fund, managed by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, aims to support underprivileged children in Duluth, MN, and Superior, WI.	Not published	$1K – $5K
NAILBA Charitable Foundation Grant Nailba Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The program must have the support of a NAILBA member agency or corporate partner._ The NAILBA Charitable Foundation is more dedicated than ever to providing grant funding to small, well-run charities that may not otherwise have…	Not published	Varies
Service Learning Through Sports Micro-Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis._ As proud recipients of a grant from The Allstate Foundation, the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program supports youth committed to improving youth sports.	Not published	Varies
The Artemis Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artemis Fund Grant, managed by high school students at Kentucky Country Day School, supports local organizations promoting youth development in Louisville.	Not published	Varies
Learner Voice Grants The Attainment Network · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K

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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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