Youth Services Grants

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 257 active youth services grants in its free grants database, drawn from state 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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Thorpe Foundation Grants: Support For Youth Grant The James R Thorpe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James R. Thorpe Foundation provides support for youth-focused organizations in Minneapolis, prioritizing those that serve low-income communities.	Not published	Varies
Northern Colorado United for Youth: Sustainable Funding Grant Northern Colorado United for Youth · Foundation Not published · Varies NOCO UNIFY is proud to be able to provide funding to a number of child-focused nonprofit organizations throughout Northern Colorado.	Not published	Varies
Elm Acres Grants Fund Projects Serving At-Risk Youth Elm Acres Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elm Acres Grants Fund supports projects benefiting at-risk youth in Southeast Kansas, encompassing Crawford, Cherokee, and Labette counties.	Not published	Varies
Dow communityGives Youth Service Program Grant Bay Area Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Bill Rowles Youth Foundation Fund The Oswald Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lend-A-Hand Grants The Adirondack Trust Company Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Title II Formula Grant (JJAC) Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy · State Not published · Varies The Title II Formula (JJAC) Grant Program is to improve outcomes for children and youth within the juvenile justice system by increasing and strengthening programs in the areas of aftercare and reentry, alternatives to detention…	Not published	Varies
Charles H. Dater Foundation Grant Charles H Dater Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Charles H. Dater Foundation (Cincinnati, OH) makes about 150 grants annually to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for programs or projects that generally focus on providing benefit to children, teens, and young adults.	Not published	$20K – $100K
Camp Initiative Grant Program The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Camp Initiative Grant Program, a collaboration between the Rasmuson Foundation and The Alaska Community Foundation, aims to enhance access to camps and youth programs in Alaska.	Not published	Up to $45K
Hazel Miller Foundation Grant Hazel Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Hazel Miller Foundation Grant supports charitable projects in South Snohomish County, focusing on education, youth services, poverty alleviation, civic services, environmental initiatives, culture, and diversity.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Ballmer Group Youth Programs Funding Young Men's Christian Association of Pierce and Kitsap Counties · Foundation Not published · $466K Committed to improving economic mobility for children and families in the United States. Focus areas include early learning, K-12 education, college and career pathways, housing, behavioral health, and criminal justice.	Not published	$466K
Carlton D. Fyler and Jenny R. Fyler Fund Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IDHS Homeless Youth Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services · Foundation Not published · $100K – $800K The IDHS Homeless Youth program provides essential services for youth aged 14-23 facing homelessness, including emergency shelter, case management, and transitional living support.	Not published	$100K – $800K
Seacoast Womens Giving Circle Grant Seacoast Womens Giving Circle · Foundation Not published · $25K We are 200 members strong and are committed to preserving the quality of life on the Seacoast. Members hail from around the world but most call the Seacoast area "home".	Not published	$25K
George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund Grant George HC Ensworth Memfund Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund Grant supports charitable organizations in Glastonbury, Connecticut, focusing on health, human services, youth services, education, and the arts.	Not published	Varies
HOKC: Good Works Program: Large Grants Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The HOKC Good Works Program provides over $2.5 million annually in grants to Kentucky nonprofits, aiding over 3.9 million individuals.	Not published	$10K
Catherine E. Chirls Fund United States Squash Racquets Assoc Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catherine E. Chirls Scholarship Fund was established to promote squash among New York City's urban youth.	Not published	Varies

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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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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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