Youth Development & Leadership Grants

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 651 active youth development & leadership grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Service Leadership Program Training Grant Florida Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide funding for leadership and development training for Florida's Service Leadership Programs.	Not published	Varies
John E Langhorne Leadership Grant Community Foundation of Johnson County · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The John E Langhorne Leadership Grant, established by the Community Foundation of Johnson County, honors Dr. Langhorne’s legacy by funding leadership development initiatives in the Iowa City Area.	Not published	Up to $5K
Building Community Together (BCT) Community Service Projects Grant Sandusky County Communities Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K C/O Sandusky County Communities Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Emerging Leaders of Color RFP Marion County Commission on Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A request for proposals from qualified agencies to develop curriculum for the Indiana Youth Worker Well-Being Project's Emerging Leaders of Color development program.	Not published	Varies
Advancing Girls Fund Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Advancing Girls Fund is a Tides Foundation initiative that powers grantmaking for adolescent girls and young women of color and their allies, investing in spaces where they can learn, play, dream, and become powerful movement leaders.	Not published	Varies
Steve Rolland Youth Peacemaker Award Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Steve Rolland Youth Peacemaker Award Fund recognizes high school students in Duluth who exemplify community service and peacemaking qualities.	Not published	$3K
Robert Sterling Clark Foundation: Leadership For Equity Grant Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Sterling Clark Foundation's Leadership For Equity Grant focuses on investing in diverse leaders in New York City.	Not published	Varies
The Bohemian Fund Grant [previously Pharos Fund and Muse] Bohemian Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bohemian Fund believes in creating an equitable community where everyone belongs.	Not published	Varies
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Building Tomorrow Scholarship Grant One Young World · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Tomorrow Scholarship, offered by Holcim in partnership with One Young World, seeks to empower young leaders aged 18-30 who are innovating in sustainable construction and urban resilience using AI.	Not published	Varies
Intercultural Leadership Institute First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A program by First Peoples Fund focused on developing intercultural leadership among Native artists and culture bearers.	Not published	Varies
Youth Engagement Participation Program \| Cohort One California State Alliance of Ymcas · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
GOAT 23 Fellowship Program Spark SF Public Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies A groundbreaking Career Pathways program for high school students to deeply explore entrepreneurship, with a focus on first-generation and immigrant students, including newcomers and English Learners who may lack documentation for paid…	Not published	Varies
Courtney Caron-Peters Woman of Resilience Scholarship Alpha XI Delta Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship/grant opportunity providing support for leadership development and education. Endowed in 2022 by Courtney Caron-Peters (Fresno State '99), the youngest Alpha Xi Delta member to ever endow a scholarship.	Not published	Varies
Olami JBiz Mentorship Trips Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentorship and networking trips for Jewish business professionals and students interested in business careers.	Not published	Varies
Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Two Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Gathers donations for the scholarship program available to Garfield County Fair & Rodeo royalty participants.	Not published	Varies
Grand Forks: Women's Fund Grant Program Community Foundation of Grand Forks East Grand Forks and Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand Forks Women's Fund Grant Program aims to empower girls and women by providing resources that promote economic, social, and political equality.	Not published	Varies
Peter Chortek Leadership Award Grant Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Peter Chortek Leadership Award honors Jewish high school students in San Diego who demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment to community service through tikkun olam.	Not published	Up to $10K
We Raise Foundation: Emerging Leader Grant We Raise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The We Raise Foundation's Emerging Leader Grant supports early-career leaders at Christian organizations developing innovative programs addressing poverty, violence, and inequality.	Not published	$15K
Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Brave Heart Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Brave Heart empowers Native youth leaders aged 18-24 to engage in environmental justice and advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Ecolab St. Paul, MN Area NPO (Non-Profit Organizations) Grant Program Ecolab Foundation (A/K/a Ecolab Industry Foundation) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ecolab St. Paul, MN Area NPO Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) organizations that focus on youth development, community and civic engagement, environmental conservation, and arts education.	Not published	Varies
Lundquist Fellows Program Partnership for Los Angeles Schools · Foundation Not published · $500 A year-long fellowship program founded in honor of Melanie and Richard Lundquist, co-founders of the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools.	Not published	$500
Tom McNabb Young Hibernian Leadership Scholarship Ancient Order of the Hibernians in America Inc - Parent Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies Established to recognize and develop younger AOH members as leaders.	Not published	Varies
UnifiED Fellow Program Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $37K The Fellowship is an intensive leadership development program that prepares aspiring school leaders to create and lead high-performing, intentionally diverse charter schools.	Not published	$37K

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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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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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