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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Supporting Transitioning Foster Youth Grant The Victoria S and Bradley L Geist Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundation supports the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative, a Co-Investment site with the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative.	Not published	Varies
Youth Diversion Infrastructure Project (YDIP) Building Changes · Foundation Not published · Varies Focuses on supporting young people exiting the child welfare system, juvenile detention and rehabilitation centers, behavioral health facilities, and other systems of care.	Not published	Varies
Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund Grant Delta Community Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Delta Community Credit Union Philanthropic Fund Grant provides financial support to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the metro Atlanta area.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation: Community Grants Program Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation offers Community Grants to support nonprofit organizations serving Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.	Not published	Up to $20K
Kennebec Savings Bank Catalyst Grant Educare Central Maine · Foundation Not published · $10K Awards funds to nonprofits to help them launch new, innovative projects that enhance their ability to serve the community. In 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic impact, the program awarded relief funds to nonprofits demonstrating specific need.	Not published	$10K
Senator Montigny's Children's Fund Grant Southcoast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The Senator Montigny's Children's Fund aims to empower underserved youth in Greater New Bedford by providing grants between $15,000 and $50,000 for nonprofit organizations focused on youth literacy, arts, culture, and recreational…	Not published	$15K – $50K
Charlotte Martin Foundation: Youth Programs Grant Charlotte Y Martin Foundation-Ima · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Charlotte Martin Foundation prioritizes funding for rural BIPOC organizations focused on youth programs, emphasizing education, athletics, and cultural expression for ages 6-18.	Not published	Up to $20K
Best Starts for Kids Expanded Learning Initiative School's Out Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants support youth development organizations in King County. Grantees participate in Youth Program Quality Improvement model cycles throughout a three-year grant cycle.	Not published	Varies
Mary Ann Klingling Trust Fund Warren County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K Assists private (non-governmental) entities that provide services to troubled or at-risk juveniles living in Warren County, Ohio, including but not limited to providing education, maintenance and support.	Not published	$1K – $15K
WHAS Crusade for Children Grant - New Applicants The Whas Crusade for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The WHAS Crusade for Children Grant supports organizations, schools, and hospitals that assist children with special needs up to age 18 in Kentucky and southern Indiana.	Not published	Varies
IM Program Partnership Grant The Michael Phelps Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant opportunity for organizations to implement the Michael Phelps Foundation's IM Program in their communities. This is a comprehensive water safety and mental health education program.	Not published	Varies
CF Opportunity Youth Grants Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In 1943, during the darkness of World War II, a group of passionate citizens, led by Columbus businessman Harrison M. Sayre, envisioned a way to improve the well-being of the community and the quality of life in central Ohio.	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Harrison County Community Foundation Supporting Organization Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Youth Philanthropy Council Grant supports young individuals aged 13-19 in Harrison County by funding community service projects.	Not published	Up to $2K
Out-of-Home Placement--Transitioning Youth Services Maryland Department of Human Services · State Not published · Varies The program is to assist youth Out-of-Home Placement to make the transition independence and self-sufficiency . Youth must be between the ages of 14 and 21, committed to a LDSS and engaged in Transitioning Youth Preparation Services.	Not published	Varies
Woodworth Family Foundation Grant Woodworth Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1921 the Woodworth family has been working and living in the Tacoma and Pierce County community. We believe in contributing to the region that has been so important to our family’s success in business, and life.	Not published	Varies
Youth Empowerment Grants Program Believe in ME · Foundation Not published · Varies Greetings and welcome to the Believe in Me Youth Empowerment Grants Program! We're here to bring tangible change to children's lives, and we're excited that you're interested in joining hands with us.	Not published	Varies
Floyd "Vic" Hooker Youth Fund Grant Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Floyd 'Vic' Hooker Youth Fund supports youth programs in Tioga County, New York, continuing Vic Hooker's legacy. This endowment fund aims to empower local youth and provide opportunities for growth and development.	Not published	Up to $25K
Callison Foundation Grant The Callison Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Callison Foundation Grant supports small organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area focused on educational success for marginalized children, youth at-risk, and vulnerable adults.	Not published	Up to $25K
DE SOC Expansion Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
United Tompkins Impact Fund (UTIF) United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies UTIF grants are awarded on a 2-year cycle to agencies and organizations that address identified priorities to meet community needs.	Not published	Varies
Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant Human Services · State Not published · $500K – $2.5M	Not published	$500K – $2.5M
Fall Cycle: Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Youth Grant Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fall Cycle: Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Youth, through the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, aims to enhance the lives of youth in Effingham County.	Not published	Varies
Family Engagement Maryland Department of Juvenile Services · State Not published · Varies A collaborative relationship between families and the Department of Juvenile Services thoughout the youth’s involvement in the system.	Not published	Varies
Youth Community Fund (YCF) Grants The Community Fund of Bronxville Eastchester Tuckahoe Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K

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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 active listings, the leading 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 active 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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