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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Teen Engagement and Wellness Initiative Jewish Federation of Orange County · Foundation Not published · $240K A multi-year strategic philanthropy initiative designed to incubate and strengthen Jewish tween and teen programs in Orange County.	Not published	$240K
Well-Being Fund Providence Student Union · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Well-Being Fund is designed to help connect students with emergency funds to address their urgent needs.	Rolling	Varies
OPRFCF Community Grants Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Promote a community of safety and belonging and positive health across west Cook County.	Not published	Varies
Arnall Community Funds Lawton Community Foundation Affiliated Fund of the Occf Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arnall Community Funds, part of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, award grants to local nonprofits providing services to people in the justice and foster care systems, and those experiencing homelessness.	Not published	Varies
Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Capital Grants - Jobs The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg · Foundation Not published · Varies This program was created to provide support to small nonprofits with an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less that provide direct services to low-income individuals and families in Baltimore City.	Not published	Varies
Golfers Charitable Association Grant Golfers' Charitable Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Golfers’ Charitable Foundation, founded by Baltimore business volunteers, focuses on supporting children and youth through education and health initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Littler Youth Fund Program/Project Grants Weld Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Littler Youth Fund provides grants to support youth programs and projects in Weld County, aiming to positively impact local youth aged 0-18.	Not published	Up to $20K
Youth Impact Grant Jackson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Youth Impact Grant, administered by the Jackson Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee, aims to support youth-focused initiatives in Jackson County, Michigan.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Care Fund The Pride Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Pride Foundation's Community Care Fund provides critical funding to organizations building stronger, safer communities for LGBTQ+ youth, adults, and families.	Not published	$10K
Fall Grant Opportunities: Youth- Grand Traverse Families in Action for Youth Endowment Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Grand Traverse Families in Action for Youth Endowment offers various grant opportunities aimed at supporting youth in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau counties.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Northern Trust Foundation Grant Northern Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K If you are deemed eligible for a grant after completing the Letter of Inquiry, you will receive an email inviting you to submit an application (Full Proposal) online.	Not published	$10K – $50K
GHACF: Youth Grant Program Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The GHACF Youth Grant Program, supported by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, provides annual funding for programs that empower and educate young people in the Tri-Cities and West Michigan area.	Not published	Varies
Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation: Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation provides grants to support transitioning foster youth in Hawaii.	Not published	$10K – $75K
PEEP Afterschool Program National Energy Education Development Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NEED launched PEEP Afterschool working with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. This annual program brings the best of NEED's curriculum and student leadership development together.	Not published	Varies
GLCF: Youth Philanthropy Council Grant - Wells Fargo Youth Philanthropy Award Listed by Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Youth Philanthropy Council Grant, funded by the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, empowers high school students to engage in philanthropy by allocating $10,000 to local charitable organizations that support youth needs.	Not published	$10K
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth The Oswald Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fund for Sandwich Grant The Cape Cod Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Fund for Sandwich Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for Sandwich, MA residents through grants for initiatives addressing community challenges.	Not published	Up to $5K
Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Grant The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, established in 2001 by Mark and Jim Wahlberg, aims to support youth service programs that eliminate barriers to success for inner city youth.	Not published	Varies
Pop-Up Libraries at Community Meal Sites' Grant Program California State Library · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pop-Up Libraries at Community Meal Sites grant program enables California public libraries to provide enriching literary resources at community meal sites during summer.	Not published	Varies
Family Unification Program Foster Youth to Independence RFP Grant King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · Up to $400K The Family Unification Program Foster Youth to Independence RFP aims to provide housing assistance to young adults aged 18-24 who have exited or will soon exit foster care.	Not published	Up to $400K
YAC Grants Fremont Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting positive opportunities for youth. Grants are available for programs that improve the quality of life for youth in Newaygo County.	Not published	Varies
WAVE Seafarer Readiness Program The Youth Marine Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Free maritime workforce training program that prepares socially and economically disadvantaged adult jobseekers to enter careers in Washington State Ferries and the maritime industry.	Not published	Varies
L+EARN Internship Project Lemonade Inc · Foundation Rolling · $16 – $4K A paid, 12-week part-time internship at the Project Lemonade Store where youth gain hands-on job experience, career confidence, and develop essential employment skills.	Rolling	$16 – $4K
Pacific Youth Foundation Grant Pacific Youth Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Grant requests are exclusively by invitation and must be submitted through an electronic application.	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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