An interactive map, which was updated this week for half term, lists hundreds of the latest projects - from computer coding to theatre clubs - that he hopes will divert young people from crime.
Many of the activities are supported by the mayor's Young Londoners Fund, and are available across the capital, but especially in the 10 boroughs most affected by knife and violent crime, including Islington, Hackney, Croydon, Newham, Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham.
From May, the bidding will open for organisations to a share in the next wave of funding. Some £15m will be available to youth organisations, charities and schools, from the replenished £45m fund.
Saddiq Khan said: "Massive reductions in government funding have caused crippling cuts to youth services and policing and there's no denying that this has contributed to a rise in violent crime."
A statement from the mayor's office said the fund had invested £20.5m in 179 projects, benefitting more than 63,000 young people in London.
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