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Grants for Youth Programs and Youth-Serving Organizations

Youth-serving organizations can access dedicated grant funding from federal agencies, state departments of education, and private foundations. Programs fund after-school activities, mentoring, STEM education, arts enrichment, workforce readiness, and youth development initiatives.

Top Grants for Youth Programs

12 grants relevant to youth programs

12 grants on this page, worth up to $8.0M combined.

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program Round 2Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation$750K - $4.5MOct 13, 2026
BJS FY 2026 State Justice Statistics Program for Statistical Analysis CentersBureau of Justice StatisticsUp to $225KOct 13, 2026
BJA FY 2026 Invited to Apply- Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance Program (RISS Support)Bureau of Justice AssistanceUp to $350KOct 13, 2026
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation ProgramForest ServiceUp to $600KOct 13, 2026
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026Fish and Wildlife Service$2K - $500KOct 13, 2026
Family Support ProgramsDepartment of Human Services (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania)VariesOct 13, 2026
Assay Validation of High Quality Markers for Clinical Studies in Cancer (UH2/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)National Institutes of HealthVariesOct 14, 2026
OVC FY 2026 Improving Outcomes for Child and Youth Victims of Human TraffickingOffice for Victims of CrimeUp to $1.6MOct 14, 2026
DoW Melanoma Research Program Team Science AwardDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACAVariesOct 14, 2026
DoW Melanoma Research Program Idea AwardDefense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACAVariesOct 14, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions: Grants for Youth Programs

What are the largest federal grant programs for youth?
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program provides over $1.3 billion annually for after-school and summer programs. The Corporation for National and Community Service funds AmeriCorps programs serving youth. OJJDP provides juvenile justice and youth mentoring grants.
Can small youth nonprofits get grant funding?
Yes. Community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs frequently fund local youth organizations with grants from $1,000 to $25,000. State departments of education distribute federal pass-through funds for youth programming. Building a track record with smaller grants opens doors to larger federal programs.
What outcomes do youth program funders expect?
Common metrics include: academic improvement (grades, test scores), attendance and engagement rates, social-emotional development measures, youth retention in programming, and post-program outcomes (graduation, employment). Collect baseline data before your program starts and track progress consistently.

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