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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Avalanna Routh Memorial Award Islanders Hockey Club Inc DBA-New England Huskies Jr Hockey Team · Foundation Not published · Varies Award given annually to a player on the Islanders team who demonstrates the value of "doing more for others than yourself," inspired by Avalanna Routh's legacy.	Not published	Varies
Give Like Sam Grant Live Like Sam Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $750 Provide resources for young, community-minded individuals and groups to plan and carry out meaningful service projects to benefit Summit County communities.	Not published	$100 – $750
Roots & Shoots International Youth Connections (Disney Conservation Fund) Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jane Goodall Institute-USA works with the Disney Conservation Fund to provide additional funding to international offices within the JGI family to expand the Roots & Shoots network globally. 1120 20th St. NW #520s, Washington, DC 20036	Not published	Varies
Marilyn and Morton Werner Egality Scholarship Fund Grant The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Marilyn and Morton Werner Egality Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of its namesakes by supporting students committed to civic engagement and systemic change.	Not published	Varies
Olami Campus Ambassador Program Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A paid leadership position for Jewish college students who are passionate about Jewish identity and excel at engaging with peers. Ambassadors work to recruit and motivate fellow students while building leadership skills.	Not published	Varies
Black Seeds School: Cohort 7 Imagine Black Futures · Foundation Not published · Varies The Black Seeds School is a five-day intensive training cohort designed to build the capacity of Black movement organizers, activists, and strategists. It contributes to building the critical mass required to sustain social movements.	Not published	Varies
Creating New Economies Fund (CNEF) Grant Legacy Philanthropy Works · Foundation Not published · $8K – $12K The Creating New Economies Fund (CNEF) Grant offers support for innovative projects that enhance community resources in rural areas.	Not published	$8K – $12K
Engaging Next Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control RFA Grant District of Columbia Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $150K – $300K The Engaging Next Gen Action Youth in Tobacco Control RFA aims to prevent youth tobacco use by funding peer-led programs that develop skills and engage youth.	Not published	$150K – $300K
Youth Organizing RFP Grant Interact for Health · Foundation Not published · $50K The Youth Organizing RFP aims to empower young leaders in Greater Cincinnati by funding nonprofits to develop sustainable, youth-led programs.	Not published	$50K
CBCF Walmart Emerging Leaders Internship Grant Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The CBCF Walmart Emerging Leaders Internship aims to empower young leaders through hands-on experience in public policy.	Not published	$4K
Social Impact Fellowship The Equity Impact Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A program that supports equity-centered leaders through structured learning and peer connection. Fellows build leadership capacity and cross-sector relationships to advance lasting social impact.	Not published	Varies
CBCF State Farm Communications Internship Grant Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K The CBCF State Farm Communications Internship offers recent graduates a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in press and media relations on Capitol Hill.	Not published	$4K
Bush Fellowship Grant The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Bush Fellowship empowers individuals across various sectors to amplify their leadership and drive community change. Offering up to $150,000 over two years, it supports personal growth and networking for selected Fellows.	Not published	Up to $150K
George Family Foundation: Authentic Leadership Grants George Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George Family Foundation's Authentic Leadership Grants aim to foster transformative leadership by supporting organizations that align with their mission.	Not published	Varies
Aspirations Incubator Seed Grant Rural Youth Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support to organizations implementing their Aspirations Incubator model, ensuring consistent stability throughout the implementation process.	Not published	Varies
Youth Advocates of the Year Awards Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
LEAD Grant Program Orcas Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The LEAD Grant Program is a grant opportunity available to nonprofits on Orcas Island. The program is mentioned in the OICF navigation menu and website structure.	Not published	Varies
Community & Civic Leadership – Collective Power & Policy Change Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K As our region’s community foundation, The Chicago Community Trust is a platform for change that connects philanthropy to impact.	Not published	$25K – $75K
Young Leadership Award Jewish Federation of El Paso and Las Cruces · Foundation Not published · Varies Award recognizing young leaders in the Jewish community (specific details about award amount and eligibility criteria not provided in available content).	Not published	Varies
Break the Hate Challenge Grant One Young World · Foundation Not published · £5,000 The Break the Hate Challenge invites young leaders aged 18-35 to combat intolerance in their communities.	Not published	£5,000
Regional Officer Institutes (ROI) Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Centering around Executive Board-level leadership opportunities for the brothers who serve their chapters, this long-standing program provides in-person workshops to Chapter Officers.	Not published	Varies
Give 365 Memphis Grants Community Foundation of Greater Memphis Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Give 365 Memphis Grants provide annual funding to support nonprofits in the greater Memphis area, focusing on a yearly theme.	Not published	$5K
Cardinal Health Foundation Student Success Grants United Way of Central Ohio Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K To support student success through youth-serving organizations in central Ohio	Not published	$150K
Community Foundation of Westmoreland - Visionaries Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, founded in 1995, promotes philanthropy and community spirit.	Not published	$6K

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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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