Youth Development & Leadership Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Freedom 250: Kazakhstan Youth Leadership Camp The U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan announces an open competition to implement a youth leadership camp in summer 2026, exclusively targeting FLEX program…
Freedom 250: Kazakhstan Youth Leadership Camp Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US Dept. of State: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs Amount: US $40,000 - US $80,000 Last Updated: March…
Freedom Fellowship Overview: A paid 6-month intensive social justice leadership program for Black and Brown youth ages 14-17 from Chicago. The program brings together 25 young people from across the…
Fund for Safe Communities Grants Status: Will invite organizations to apply in Winter 2025-2026 Geographic Scope: Minneapolis area Focus Areas: - Meaningful actions to address and prevent violence -…
Future Rising Fellowship Program Overview: An opportunity for young leaders to develop storytelling skills and create impact through narrative-driven work. Age Range: 17-25 years old Focus Areas: -…
Future Youth Involvement (FYI) Fund Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tuscola County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $250 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Future Youth Involvement…
Futures Cup Brand Ambassador Application Funder: Bella Vista Property Owners Association Geographic Scope: Bella Vista, AR area Focus Areas: Golf youth development and leadership through the Futures…
FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invite proposals for a cooperative agreement to implement the FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth…
FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand The Office of Citizen Exchanges in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites proposals for the FY 2026 Leaders Lead…
FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship) The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of Academic Exchange Programs,…
Garfield County Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Funder: Two Rivers Community Foundation (CO, US) Purpose: Gathers donations for the scholarship program available to Garfield County Fair & Rodeo royalty…
Overview Youth Action Council Grant The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) promotes and enables philanthropic giving to enrich and improve the lives of people in our county. The Foundation is…
GE Scholar-Leaders Program Funder: GE Foundation Program Overview: A regional leadership development program for underrepresented students in Central Europe, designed to provide confidence and skills…
Generation of Environmental Leaders Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commission for Environmental Cooperation Amount: C $15,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Generation of…
George Family Foundation: Authentic Leadership Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: George Family Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The George Family Foundation's Authentic Leadership…
George W. Mergens Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George W. Mergens Foundation Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The George W. Mergens Foundation Grant supports educational and…
GFF Civil Society and Youth-Led Organizations Grants Organization: Population Action International (PAI) in partnership with Global Financing Facility (GFF) Status: Active with multiple rounds. First…
Gilbert J. Spiegel Memorial Fund Overview: A permanent restricted endowment of the Jewish Fund for the Future Focus Areas: Leadership development programs approved by the Jewish Federation of…
Gilboa MBI Scholarship Fund Overview: Scholarship fund specifically supporting Gilboa campers participating in Machaneh Bonim Israel (MBI) program for teens entering 11th grade. Designed to support…
Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award Program Type: Recognition award and fellowship stipend Description: Established in 2018 by the Southern Education Foundation in honor of Ginny Looney, a long-time…