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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Alaska Airlines Foundation Corporate Giving - Nonprofit Fundraiser Sponsorships Alaska Airlines Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Baltimore Philanthropy Tank Competition Philanthropy Tank Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K An expansion of the Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank model to Baltimore. The competition invites students to present creative solutions to social issues impacting the Baltimore community.	Not published	Up to $15K
Native Nation Rebuilders Program Native Governance Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-year, cohort-based leadership training experience for Indigenous changemakers designed to strengthen Native leadership and equip participants with Indigenized tools and frameworks to help rebuild their nations.	Not published	Varies
Doris Hardinger Roome Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Doris Hardinger Roome Scholarship Fund, established in honor of Doris Hardinger Roome, supports undergraduate and graduate students in Hawaii who demonstrate leadership and community service.	Not published	Varies
Aspirations Incubator Planning Grant Rural Youth Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to help organizations assess their readiness to adopt an Aspirations Incubator long-term youth development and mentoring model that partners with local middle and high schools.	Not published	Varies
Chamiza Foundation Grant Chamiza Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Chamiza Foundation Grant supports the preservation and revitalization of Pueblo culture through targeted grantmaking.	Not published	$3K – $15K
ILF Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) International Leadership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Leadership Academy is a summer program designed to cultivate the next generation of young civic leaders through intensive seminars, lectures, hands-on projects, and a community impact project.	Not published	Varies
Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants Planet Women · Foundation Not published · $3K Post-graduation micro-grants for women leaders in forest restoration, community development, and wildlife protection across Africa.	Not published	$3K
Hispanic Seafair Ambassador Scholarship Latino Community Fund of Washington State · Foundation Not published · Varies In an effort to provide more scholarship and increase community presence at Seafair and community events year-round, Hispanic Seafair and LCF created the Hispanic Seafair Ambassador scholarship to grant to a second young Latina alongside…	Not published	Varies
GFF Civil Society and Youth-Led Organizations Grants Population Action International · Foundation Not published · Up to $970K Partner Countries and Organizations (First Round Recipients):	Not published	Up to $970K
C. Francis Driscoll Citizenship and Public Affairs Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The C. Francis Driscoll Citizenship and Public Affairs Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students from New London, CT, who demonstrate loyalty to their school and community.	Not published	Up to $500
National Leaders Collective (NLC) Fellowship Programs Students for Life of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Students for Life of America offers eight yearlong fellowships through the National Leaders Collective (NLC) to equip and educate fellows to lead the pro-life movement.	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Program Grants Bexley Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K A high school student-led grant-making program that educates students about the philanthropic process while awarding grants to support needs identified by Bexley staff and students.	Not published	$3K – $5K
West Broadway Rising Youth's Job Program West Broadway Area Coalition · Foundation Not published · $250K Connects young people to meaningful career pathways, equips them with skills and experience, and matches them with local WBC member businesses for paid internships	Not published	$250K
Act Six College Scholarship Program Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A full-need, full-tuition college scholarship program for high school students in Urban Ventures' service area in South Minneapolis.	Not published	Varies
Champions for Change Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Champions for Change program, initiated by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, empowers Native youth through leadership opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Youth Leadership Camp Powder River Energy Corporationfoundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Powder River Energy Corporation co-sponsors local high school students to attend the "Youth Leadership Camp" in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The week is completely funded, including:	Not published	Varies
Just Transition Leadership Program Front and Centered · Foundation Not published · Varies Front and Centered's initiative to equip community leaders with skills and knowledge needed to drive systemic change and advance a Just Transition across Washington State.	Not published	Varies
Lawrence Township Community Foundation Scholarship Grant Lawrence Township Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Since awarding our first grants in 2002, the Lawrence Township Community Foundation (LTCF) has provided over $1,400,000 in grant funding for more than 50 local nonprofit organizations who serve the people of Lawrence Township.	Not published	$500
The Organizing Accelerator Groundwork Action Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A first-of-its-kind partnership between Groundwork Fund and the NAACP.	Not published	Varies
Holthouse Foundation for Kids Grant The Holthouse Foundation for Kids · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holthouse Foundation for Kids supports organizations that empower at-risk youth through character education, life skills, and entrepreneurship.	Not published	Varies
Professional Coaching for Movement Leaders Progressive Leadership Initiative Education Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Jerusalem Unity Prize for Young Leadership Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life · Foundation Not published · $5K Award recognizing student leaders working on their campuses to advance Jewish unity and bridge gaps within the Jewish world.	Not published	$5K
Young Philanthropists Grant Program New Canaan Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Young Philanthropists Grant Program, hosted by the New Canaan Community Foundation, empowers high school students to engage in philanthropy by exploring local issues and making impact through grantmaking.	Not published	$1K – $3K

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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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