Youth Services Grants
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 257 active youth services grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 124 list an award amount, with a median of $20K.
- Grants tracked
- 257
- from 221 funders
- Median award
- $20K
- middle half $5,000–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $28.5M
- across 124 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 6
- 9 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Optimizing Behavioral Sleep Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults (R34 Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 22, 2026 · $1,500,000 total The National Institute of Mental Health intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for pilot research to adapt, optimize, and test behavioral interventions that address common sleep problems in… | |
| Helping Hands Grants (Christopher K. Jarvi) Anaheim Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · $500 – $3K The Christopher K. Jarvi Helping Hands Grants program focuses on strengthening youth, residents and community through supporting community-based organizations. | |
| Youth Grant Program Vystar Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · Up to $20K Grant decisions made by Foundation staff and Board of Directors based on: VyStar Foundation is the philanthropic arm of VyStar Credit Union, established in 2021 as a 501(c)(3) charity. | |
| New Mexico Children's Foundation Annual Grant Program New Mexico Childrens Foundation · Foundation ~January · Up to $10K New Mexico Children's Foundation provides annual grants to small, community-based nonprofit organizations serving children in New Mexico. The program is now in its 31st year of operation. | |
| Upstream Fund (via Adirondack Community Foundation's Generous Acts) Hudson Headwaters Health Network · Foundation ~February · Varies A special donor-restricted fund that supports community-based projects addressing food insecurity, housing insecurity, transportation, and other socioeconomic issues that impact health and wellbeing. | |
| Youth Grant Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation ~February · Varies The Youth Grant program features a Youth Grant Committee made up of students from local schools who work together to assess the needs of their peers and award grants to address those needs. | |
| Youth Cabinet Grants The United Way Inc · Foundation ~March · Up to $3K | |
| Sustainers Grant The Junior League of Reading PA Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies | |
| CCRES Community Grants CCRES · Foundation ~March · $1K – $5K The CCRES Board of Directors established the following funding priorities: CCRES does NOT consider inquiries from or for: | |
| OTF: Youth Innovations Scale Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The OTF Youth Innovations Scale Grant supports youth-led initiatives aiming to enhance or expand programs with a positive impact on young people. | |
| Youth Mental Health Providers Recruit, Retain, Rest and Recuperation (4R) Grant Program Santa Barbara Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Youth Mental Health Providers Recruit, Retain, Rest and Recuperation (4R) Grant Program, established by Carrie Towbes in partnership with the Santa Barbara Foundation, aims to support mental health providers working with youth in Santa… | |
| Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Out-of-School Time - Summer Fun and Learning Grants Max and Marian Farash Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies Enriching children's lives today for a brighter tomorrow. Ensuring youth are ready to learn by supporting innovative, high-quality out-of-school time (OST) programs in Monroe and Ontario counties. | |
| Reconstruct Challenge: Thriving Youth Access Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M Venture philanthropy initiative supporting organizations that strengthen systems for youth aging out of foster care. | |
| Lee County Youth Services, Inc. (LCYS) Grant Keokuk Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Lee County Youth Services, Inc. (LCYS) Grant aims to support 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Lee County, Iowa, focusing on youth programs. | |
| Big Bald Dave Adventure Scholarship Yellowstone Club Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies One scholarship awarded for a summer trip focused on outdoor adventure and service to others. | |
| Clipper Ship Foundation Grant Clipper Ship Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Clipper Ship Foundation (Milton, MA) funds 501(c)(3)s serving Greater Boston / Lawrence / Brockton in three focus areas: foster care, opportunity youth, and housing & shelter. | |
| City of Aurora Grant Program Dearborn Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support not-for-profit organizations for projects that directly benefit residents of the City of Aurora. | |
| Treatment and Recovery Services for Youth, Young Adults, and Families Grant
FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Treatment and Recovery Services for Youth, Young Adults, and Families program aims to improve comprehensive treatment and recovery support for youth aged 12-17 and young adults aged 18-25 facing substance use disorders, alongside… | |
| MCAF Youth Advisory Grant Cadillac Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The MCAF Youth Advisory Grant supports innovative projects for youth aged 0-18 in Missaukee County, prioritizing non-profits that address specific community needs. | |
| Gender-Specific Services Grant New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K The Gender-Specific Services Grant, offered by the New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety, aims to support programs that address the unique challenges faced by girls and gender-expansive youth. | |
| White Foundation Grants Thomas H White Fdn Ta · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to contact our office for further clarification of the Foundation’s grantmaking policies. | |
| Young Women's Initiative Washington Area Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Cummings $30 Million Grant Program Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K – $1M The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program will allocate $30 million to 150 local nonprofits in the Greater Boston area in 2026. | |
| Preparation for Adult Living (TX) Grant Texas Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $696K The State of Texas, by and through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) on behalf of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Child Protective Services (CPS) Program seeks Applicants to provide… |
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Youth services grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 6 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 9 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 47 18%
- No deadline published
- 195 76%
Only 9 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open youth services grants
- Maryland Department of Juvenile Services 5 open
- Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc 3 open
- Toledo Community Foundation Inc 3 open
- Cadillac Area Community Foundation 2 open
- California State Library 2 open
- Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc 2 open
221 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 257 active youth services grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About youth services grants
Youth services grants fund organizations that provide direct support to young people, including counseling, mentoring, juvenile justice diversion, workforce readiness, and basic-needs services. Federal funding comes largely through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and other agencies, while foundations such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the William T. Grant Foundation, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invest in youth-serving systems and research. Community foundations and corporate funders support local service delivery.
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Youth Services Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do youth services grants award?
Of the 257 youth services grants Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 124 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $20K, and the middle half fall between $5,000 and $100K. The largest is $5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most youth services grants?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (5), Baltimore Children and Youth Fund Inc (3), Toledo Community Foundation Inc (3), Cadillac Area Community Foundation (2), and California State Library (2). In all, 221 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are youth services grants due?
Of 257 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 9 have a published upcoming deadline, 47 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 195 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for youth services?
Grants support a wide range of services including mentoring, gang and delinquency prevention, substance-use and mental-health treatment for youth, truancy reduction, and workforce development. OJJDP funds many of these areas at the federal level, and national foundations fund both direct service and systems-improvement work. Award sizes range from small community grants to large multi-year federal awards.
Who funds youth services organizations?
Major funders include OJJDP and other federal agencies, plus foundations such as the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the William T. Grant Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Local community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs are frequently the best fit for smaller, community-based youth-service providers.
How do youth-services nonprofits find the right grants?
Start by matching your services to funder priorities, such as juvenile justice, mental health, or youth development, and confirm geographic eligibility. Most foundation grants require 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor; federal grants are posted on Grants.gov. Searching a grant database by cause area and population served helps narrow opportunities that fund your specific service model.
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