Grants for Youth Programs, After-School, and Out-of-School-Time Nonprofits
Federal, state, and foundation grants for youth development organizations, after-school programs, summer programs, mentoring, and youth leadership initiatives.
Federal youth funding flows mainly through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school programs), the Department of Justice OJJDP (juvenile justice and mentoring), and the Department of Health and Human Services (positive youth development).
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Model Cities Initiative (MCI)
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)Up to $1000MopenModel Cities Initiative (MCI) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This initiative directs federal funding to transform public safety in ...
State Infrastructure Fund (SIF)
NEO PhilanthropyUp to $40MopenThe State Infrastructure Fund (SIF) is a grant from NEO Philanthropy that funds nonpartisan organizations building permanent civic engagement and voti...
Youth Reinvestment Grant Program
California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)Up to $37MopenYouth Reinvestment Grant Program is sponsored by California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The YRG Program aims to divert youth at r...
FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO
Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentUp to $25MDeadline: Aug 26, 2026openAward range: $2,500 - $25,000,000 Eligibility: Eligible project applicants for the CoC Program Competition are found at 24 CFR 578.15 and include non...
FY 2026 Continuum of Care Competition and Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grants NOFO
Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentUp to $25MDeadline: Aug 26, 2026openThe Continuum of Care (CoC) Program is designed to:promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness;provide funding for efforts ...
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Youth Mental Health & Well-Being Grants
Arthur M. Blank Family FoundationUp to $25MopenArthur M. Blank Family Foundation Youth Mental Health & Well-Being Grants is sponsored by Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. Invests in nonprofits acr...
Grant from the Ionic Center for the Creation of a Culture and Youth Center
Up to $24MDeadline: Dec 31, 2029openThe Ionic Center is going to host outside the church of St.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program
Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentUp to $21MopenWorkforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Program is sponsored by Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Provi...
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Predict Mental Health Risk among Youth Presenting to Rural Primary Care Clinics
Up to $15MDeadline: Sep 9, 2029openThis study, in response to RFA-MH-25-195, aims to enhance, deploy, and rigorously validate the Duke Predictive Model of Adolescent Mental Health (Duke...
Youth Homelessness NOFO for FY2024 and FY2025
Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentUp to $15MDeadline: Aug 10, 2026open1. NOFO HighlightsThe Youth Homelessness NOFO provides competitive awards to eligible applicants under two different programs-Youth Homelessness Syste...
HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) FY2024
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)Up to $15MopenFunds communities to develop and implement coordinated community approaches to prevent and end youth homelessness, focusing on innovative and tailored...
Support Services System (SSS) of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
Up to $11MDeadline: Dec 31, 2029openThe Support Services System (SSS) / School Management System (SMS) is an integrated electronic information management and automation system for school...
Disability Innovation Fund: Creating a 21st Century Workforce (84.421F)
U.S. Department of EducationUp to $10MopenDisability Innovation Fund: Creating a 21st Century Workforce (84.421F) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education. Supports projects that enhance c...
Talent Search Program
U.S. Department of Education (administered by U.S. Department of Labor)Up to $10MopenTalent Search Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Education (administered by U.S. Department of Labor). Identifies qualified individuals from d...
Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program (84.424J)
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education)Up to $9.0MopenSupports state‑led initiatives that help youth explore and develop career pathways through education and workforce development. Match reasons: Matche...
Teacher and School Leader Incentive Program (84.374A)
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Elementary and Secondary Education)Up to $8.5MopenFunds projects improving teacher and school leader effectiveness to enhance youth educational outcomes. Match reasons: Matches your focus: youth
Apprenticeship Building America
U.S. Department of LaborUp to $8.0MopenApprenticeship Building America is sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor. Supports the development and expansion of apprenticeship programs to build a...
Maternal Mental Health Equity Fund
Perigee Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Community Health Acceleration Partnership (CHAP), Maritz Family Foundation, and Roots & Wings FoundationUp to $5.0MopenMaternal Mental Health Equity Fund is sponsored by Perigee Fund, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Community Health Acceleration Partnership (CHAP), Maritz Fam...
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI)Up to $5.0MopenLand and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The LWCF safeguards natural areas, water resources, and...
Foundation Grant Program
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationUp to $5.0MopenFoundation Grant Program is a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation that supports nonprofits in Western New York and Southeast Michigan workin...
Common questions about grants for youth development programs
What federal grants fund after-school programs?
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program is the largest federal funder of after-school and summer learning, administered by state education agencies after a federal allocation. Other federal sources include the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative, AmeriCorps after-school programs, and USDA's Summer Food Service Program for meals.
Are there foundation grants for youth development?
Many. The Wallace Foundation has been a major after-school funder for two decades. The William T. Grant Foundation funds youth-development research. The Annie E. Casey Foundation funds youth-in-foster-care work. The Ford Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, the Heinz Endowments, the Pinkerton Foundation (NYC-focused), and many community foundations operate youth-program funding lines.
What grants exist for youth mentoring?
Mentoring-specific federal funding flows through OJJDP's Mentoring Opportunities for Youth Initiative. Foundation funders include the William T. Grant Foundation, the Edna McConnell Clark Foundation, and many community foundations. The MENTOR National Mentoring Partnership operates technical-assistance grants for mentoring programs.
Are there grants for summer programs specifically?
Yes. Summer programs can access 21st CCLC funds (which support summer programming in addition to after-school), USDA Summer Food Service Program for meals, the Wallace Foundation Summer Learning Initiative, and city-specific summer-youth-employment programs that pass federal CSBG dollars through.
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