Youth education funders tend to support either programs or people. These two do both: one funds camperships and scholarships through organizations, while the other pairs startup capital with curriculum and coaching to help organizations launch new afterschool programs.

What we know: Daycroft funds 501(c)(3) nonprofits educating young people in harmony with Christian Science teachings. Most grants go toward scholarships and camperships, with occasional special project support. First-time applicants should contact the Executive Director before applying; materials are due December 31 for January board review.

Realistic fit: Christian Science camps, schools, and youth programs with 501(c)(3) status and audited financials ready to submit.

What we know: JASA helps Jewish organizations launch weekday afternoon programs for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. The accelerator bundles a matching grant with curriculum, tools, and hands-on guidance. Over 115 organizations have applied since the program launched in 2023, with 27 sites now developing or operating programs.

Realistic fit: synagogues, JCCs, day schools, and other Jewish organizations ready to start or formalize a K-5 weekday afternoon program.

Both programs ask applicants to show they can sustain programming beyond the grant period. For Daycroft, have audited financials and your 990 ready before reaching out. For JASA, the matching structure means you'll need to demonstrate fundraising capacity alongside program design.

Kindora can help you check funder fit and find connection paths before you apply: kindora.co