Youth Development Grants in New York

199 foundations fund youth development programs in New York. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding youth development in New York that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: $3K – $20K

Boston — Renewal Grant Request (Greater Boston/MA & New England grantees)

From Bennett Family Foundation C/O Proskauer Rose Llp J Waxenberg

General operating supportYouth developmentMental health+5 more

Who can apply: Organizations in Greater Boston or New England that the foundation has supported in the recent past may apply. Normally, a follow-on request is considered when at least one year has passed since the organization's last grant cycle. Applicants should remain eligible under the foundation's general restrictions.

Open nowCloses in 8 days (Oct 5, 2026)Award: $100 – $2K

Elmo M. Royce Youth Fund

From Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes

Youth activitiesRecreationYouth development

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving youth in Schuyler County. Religious, political, pre-decision activities, deficit funding, and individual requests are generally ineligible.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)Award: $100 – $3K

Community Fund

From Greater Olean Community Foundation Dba Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation

animal welfarearts and culturecommunity and economic development+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, government entities, or school districts. Universities and religious institutions may apply when requests serve a charitable community need. Only one proposal per organization may be considered each calendar year. Grants generally do not support ongoing annual or operating needs, salaries and fringe, marketing, fundraising-event sponsorships, endowment building, political purposes, loans or assistance to individuals, or activities completed before the Foundation's decision date.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Grant Guidelines

From Pella Rolscreen Foundation C/O Pella

community developmentyoutheducation+1 more

Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit 501(c)(3) public non-profits and governmental entities in communities where Pella Corporation maintains manufacturing plants; proposals should address Foundation priorities; grants are not made to individuals except through approved scholarship programs.

Open nowCloses Nov 1, 2026Award: $1K – $10K

Education Grants

From Epperson Family Foundation Ua Dtd 9122006

educationyouth developmentK-12 education+1 more

Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or religious organization; values must align with the teachings of the Catholic Church; mission must fit one of the foundation's supported cause categories; prior grantees must submit a final grant report before reapplying.

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Largest Youth Development in New York Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$45.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$76K

O23National
NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Irving, TX

Annual Giving

$33.9M

Total Assets

$137.8M

Median Grant

$26K

O41National
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN

PORTLAND, OR

Annual Giving

$13.5M

Total Assets

$32.7M

Median Grant

$171K

O30National
Young Life

Colorado Springs, CO

Annual Giving

$12.6M

Total Assets

$440M

Median Grant

$25K

O550National
BALTIMORE CHILDREN AND YOUTH FUND INC

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$10.6M

Total Assets

$17.9M

Median Grant

$50K

O99Local
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
SOUTH WARD ALLIANCE

NEWARK, NJ

Annual Giving

$9.6M

Total Assets

$8.6M

Median Grant

$111K

O99Local
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
KING PHILANTHROPIES INC

MENLO PARK, CA

Annual Giving

$9.3M

Total Assets

$553.5M

Median Grant

$625K

O50Regional
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
HAU'OLI MAU LOA FOUNDATION

HONOLULU, HI

Annual Giving

$7.1M

Total Assets

$155.9M

Median Grant

$178K

O20Local
Madison Square Boys and Girls Club Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$5.5M

Total Assets

$4.2M

Median Grant

$5.5M

O11Local
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5.2M

Total Assets

$59M

Median Grant

$18K

O43National
BIG WIN PHILANTHROPY INC

GREENS FARMS, CT

Annual Giving

$5.1M

Total Assets

$139M

Median Grant

$31K

O50Regional
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
TICKETS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$4M

Total Assets

$722K

Median Grant

$9K

O50National
DURANT FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O GELFANDRENNERT & FELDMAN LLC

WHITE PLAINS, NY

Annual Giving

$3.8M

Total Assets

$647K

Median Grant

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O12National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$21K

O032National
NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BOULDER, CO

Annual Giving

$3.4M

Total Assets

$12.8M

Median Grant

$28K

O53National
Genesis Inspiration Foundation

Fountain Valley, CA

Annual Giving

$3.2M

Total Assets

$3.1M

Median Grant

$50K

O12National
NYC FIRST Inc

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$3.1M

Total Assets

$5.7M

Median Grant

$8K

O50Local

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