Youth Development & Leadership Grants
Last updated October 13, 2026
Grantable tracks 651 active youth development & leadership grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 264 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 651
- from 514 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $1,896–$25K
- Total listed funding
- $25.4M
- across 264 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 3
- 53 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Youth and Philanthropy (YAP) - High School Grant Program United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation ~October · $25K YAP empowers local 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to take an active role in their community and understand the role of philanthropy in their lives. | |
| United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) Scholarship Vermont Principals Association Inc · Foundation ~October · $10K | |
| Dennis Watson Spirit of TEAM Grant Olympic Peninsula Young Mens Christian Assn · Foundation ~October · $800 – $2K The Dennis Watson Spirit of TEAM Memorial Fund was developed to honor the legacy of long-time board member Dennis Watson, a passionate believer in the power of team building. | |
| OHY's Youth Lead Project Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Nov 9, 2026 · Varies Funding opportunity for youth leadership projects through the Housing Division. | |
| Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) Scholarships Kansas FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Up to $1K The Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) is an annual event organized by the National FFA Organization in the United States. | |
| Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| Stay785 - Topeka Youth Commission Topeka Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · $2K – $10K | |
| Youth Empowered Philanthropy Grants Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · $1K – $5K Youth Empowered Philanthropy (YEP) is a transformative program offered by the Community Foundation that teaches students in grades 10-12 about charitable giving. | |
| Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship Communities United for Restorative Youth · Foundation ~December · Varies A one-year paid fellowship that amplifies the political consciousness, political power, leadership, and professional development of formerly incarcerated young adults ages 18-25 who are working to end youth criminalization. | |
| Caroline Scholars, Mount Mary University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| VICE Conference (Virginia Institute on Cooperative Education) A & N Electric Cooperative · Foundation ~December · Up to $2K The Virginia Cooperative Council sponsors an Institute on Cooperative Education (VICE), a youth leadership conference for up to 64 Virginia high school students held annually in the spring. | |
| Student Leadership Grants Dripping Springs Education Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies Student Leadership Grants empower Dripping Springs, TX students by providing them with the resources they need to inspire change and achieve their goals. | |
| Washington Leadership Conference (WLC) Scholarships Idaho FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Idaho FFA Foundation provides scholarships to support students attending the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. To support attendance at the 2025 Washington Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. | |
| Washington D.C. Youth Tour Southeastern Electric Cooperative Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies The National Rural Electric Youth Tour is an annual week-long educational event where approximately 1,800 high school students from across the United States convene in Washington, D.C. to learn about government, cooperatives, and rural… | |
| Fund for Safe Communities Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| Big Cover Up Grants United Way of the River Cities Inc · Foundation ~December · $2K – $28K Match-based grant program providing funding to student-led school projects that serve fellow students in need by providing warm winter clothing, food, hygiene items, and personal care products. | |
| Youth In Philanthropy Grant Northland Foundation · Foundation Jan 1, 2027 · Up to $1K The Youth In Philanthropy Grant, offered by the Northland Foundation, invites youth in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis Counties, as well as Superior, Wisconsin, to apply for up to $1,000. | |
| USBC National Recognition Awards for Youth Leaders Smart Bowling Scholarship Funding Corporation · Foundation ~January · Varies USBC recognizes three national awards annually to honor coaches, leaders and volunteers who teach, promote and build programs for USBC Youth. | |
| ILF Civic Fellowship Program International Leadership Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) identifies approximately 30 outstanding Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) college students annually to participate in an 8-10 week summer internship program in… | |
| Mentor Hawaii Program Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii · Foundation ~January · $300 – $325 Mentor Hawaii connects young professionals with experienced mentors in their field for professional growth, networking opportunities, and leadership development. | |
| Civic Innovation Fellowship Center for Civic Innovation Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies The Civic Innovation Fellowship is a program that provides an opportunity for community leaders to share more about their existing work, where they are trying to go, and a self-assessment on what barriers exist to getting there. | |
| Community Leadership Scholarship South Central Power Company Foundation · Foundation ~January · $1K | |
| Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA) Chortek Weisman Family Foundation · Foundation ~January · $540 – $5K Applicants must meet ALL three criteria: The Peter Chortek Leadership Award Committee is comprised of members of the Chortek family and other community leaders, including representatives of the third generation: Sammy and Shana Weisman and… | |
| Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA) Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · Foundation ~January · $540 – $5K Recognize and reward Jewish high school students in San Diego who are making a difference in their community through innovative leadership and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects. |
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Youth development & leadership grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 3 <1%
- Upcoming date published
- 53 8%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 258 40%
- No deadline published
- 337 52%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 53 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active youth development & leadership grants
- The Aspen Institute Inc 8 active
- Morasha Olami Inc 6 active
- First Alaskans Institute 5 active
- One Young World 5 active
- Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc 4 active
- Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University 4 active
514 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 651 active youth development & leadership grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 13, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About youth leadership grants
Youth leadership grants fund programs that build leadership, civic engagement, and decision-making skills in young people, often through service-learning, mentoring, and youth-led projects. Funders include national foundations such as the William T. Grant Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, along with corporate initiatives and community foundations that run youth-advised grantmaking funds. Many awards target middle and high school students and the organizations that serve them.
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Youth Leadership Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do youth development & leadership grants award?
Of the 651 youth development & leadership grants Grantable lists as of October 13, 2026, 264 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $1,896 and $25K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most youth development & leadership grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are The Aspen Institute Inc (8), Morasha Olami Inc (6), First Alaskans Institute (5), One Young World (5), and Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc (4). In all, 514 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are youth development & leadership grants due?
Of 651 grants listed, 3 accept applications on a rolling basis, 53 have a published upcoming deadline, 258 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 337 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in January–March.
What youth leadership grants are available?
Grants fund leadership training, civic-engagement and service-learning projects, youth-led community initiatives, and youth advisory programs. Some funders support organizations that build leadership skills among teens, while others, such as community-foundation youth funds, put grant decisions directly in the hands of young people. Awards range from small project grants to larger multi-year program funding.
Who funds youth leadership programs?
Funders include national foundations such as the William T. Grant Foundation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, corporate philanthropy from companies that support youth entrepreneurship and leadership, and community foundations that operate youth-led grantmaking funds. National youth-serving organizations and local foundations also fund leadership development in their regions.
Who can apply for youth leadership grants?
Most grants are awarded to schools, nonprofits, and youth-serving organizations rather than to individual students, though some programs engage youth directly as decision-makers or fellows. Applicants usually need 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor and should confirm the funder's target age range and geographic focus. Check each program's guidelines for whether youth, educators, or organizations are the intended applicants.
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