Youth Development Grants in Pennsylvania

136 foundations fund youth development programs in Pennsylvania. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Open nowCloses in 0 days (Nov 12, 2026)Award: Up to $2K

Equitable & Inclusive Communities Grant

From Centre County Federation of Public Libraries

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingCapacity buildingLeadership development+3 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and units of local government serving Centre County and select surrounding counties may apply. Priority is given to projects benefiting populations facing systemic barriers.

Open nowCloses in 0 days (Nov 12, 2026)Award: Up to $2K

Equitable & Inclusive Communities Grant

From Centre Foundation

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingArts, culture, and community developmentCapacity building+4 more

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and units of local government serving Centre County and select surrounding counties are encouraged to apply. Unincorporated groups may apply through a 501(c)(3) public charity fiscal sponsor. Projects must take place in Centre County and comply with the nondiscrimination policy. Priority is given to projects serving populations facing systemic barriers.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Nov 15, 2026)

Community Impact Grants

From Usa Swimming

Competitive swimmingEquitable accessDiversity and inclusion+1 more

Who can apply: USA Swimming Year-Round member clubs may apply. Applicants must be currently registered USA Swimming year-round club members in Good Standing and intend to renew membership for the grant year.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $1K

Esperanza Hispanic Ministry Small Grant Fund

From Nueva Esperanza

Church leadership developmentYouth ministry developmentCommunity development+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants should be primarily Latino/Hispanic clergy and Hispanic-serving churches located in Philadelphia County. Churches should have budgets of $500,000 or less, demonstrate the ability to advance Esperanza’s mission of serving “the least of these,” provide or promote educational or community development opportunities, seek to develop or enhance leadership or youth ministries, and be open to collaboration with other congregations. Applicants may receive a maximum of one award per fiscal year.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

KFA — Supporting the Leaders of Tomorrow (K-12 STEM Grants)

From Kuraray Foundation of America

K-12 STEM educationYouth workforce developmentEducational program support

Who can apply: U.S. tax-exempt organizations and academic institutions; priority to projects with employee volunteer involvement and serving Kuraray communities.

Open nowCloses in 22 days (Dec 4, 2026)Award: $1K – $5K

Aratani C.A.R.E. Awards

From Aratani Foundation

Japanese American and Nikkei community advancementTraditional artsSocial sciences+12 more

Who can apply: Applicants must propose projects that benefit the Japanese American community and, preferably, enhance ties between the Japanese American and UCLA communities. Nonprofit organizations and qualified individuals may apply. Projects must be completed within 12 months or less and must not have been completed before application. Complete online applications and all required documentation are required; no partial, late, physical-mail, or email applications are accepted. Awardees must acknowledge the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as co-sponsors, and submit a final expense report, project summary, and project products by the end of the award period.

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Largest Youth Development in Pennsylvania 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
Start Early

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$36.8M

Total Assets

$124.4M

Median Grant

$223K

O99Regional
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
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$12.2M

Total Assets

$68.7M

Median Grant

$18K

O43National
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$11.2M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
TICKETS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$9.4M

Total Assets

$722K

Median Grant

$9K

O50National
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
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$21K

O032National
DURANT FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION C/O GELFANDRENNERT & FELDMAN LLC

WHITE PLAINS, NY

Annual Giving

$3.5M

Total Assets

$647K

Median Grant

—

O12National
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
1 PETER 410 INC

HEARNE, TX

Annual Giving

$2.7M

Total Assets

$78K

Median Grant

$2.7M

O20Regional
GREATER NASHVILLE FUNDING

CLARKSVILLE, TN

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$982K

Median Grant

—

O50Regional
BRISTOL BAY FOUNDATION

ANCHORAGE, AK

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$40.8M

Median Grant

$3K

O40ZRegional
Compel

Langhorne, PA

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$26K

Median Grant

—

O50Regional
The Campership Fund

Edgewater, FL

Annual Giving

$1.4M

Total Assets

$2M

Median Grant

$74K

O99National
PENNSYLVANIA PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHILDREN

HARRISBURG, PA

Annual Giving

$1.4M

Total Assets

$4.3M

Median Grant

$82K

O50ZLocal

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