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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Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Grant Homer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Grant, administered by the Homer Foundation, offers funding to organizations that engage youth in vital, accessible activities within the Homer community.	Not published	Varies
Kansas Volunteer Commission - Youth Civic Engagement Mini-Grant Kansas Volunteer Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Kansas Volunteer Commission's Youth Civic Engagement Mini-Grant supports youth in grades K-12 by funding projects that promote civic engagement.	Not published	Up to $5K
Henry Luce Foundation: Luce Scholars Program Grant The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry Luce Foundation's Luce Scholars Program offers immersive professional experiences in Asia for early-career leaders. Established in 1974, it aims to deepen understanding between the U.S. and Asian cultures.	Not published	Varies
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Grant Young Heroes Project · Foundation Not published · $10K The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors 25 exceptional young leaders aged 8 to 18 from diverse backgrounds across the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$10K
Lilly Endowment's GIFT VII Community Leadership Grant Listed by Marshall County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K One-time $100,000 grant awarded to Marshall County Community Foundation to strengthen its leadership capacity and support community development initiatives through the Marshall County Crossroads team and enFocus Fellows program.	Not published	$100K
Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund Greater Worcester Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) - The Big Read Grant Albion College · Foundation Not published · $12K Bring communities together through shared reading experiences	Not published	$12K
Triangle Fund Grant The Triangle Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Triangle Fund Grant supports programs in Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler counties, aimed at fostering relationships among families, schools, and communities to benefit disadvantaged youth.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Olami JLaw Mentorship Trips Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentorship and networking trips for aspiring Jewish law professionals to connect with mentors and build careers.	Not published	Varies
Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation San Luis Obispo · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Richard J. Weyhrich Leadership Scholarship, offered by the San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, aims to support high school seniors, undergraduates, and returning students with demonstrated leadership potential.	Not published	Up to $4K
National Service-Learning Conference Shinnyo-En Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Foundation supports Shinnyo-en youth and selects grantees to participate in the National Service-Learning Conference for an exchange of best practices, leadership development, professional networking, and learning opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Together, We Rise Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Together, We Rise is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering communities affected by injustice in Oregon.	Not published	Up to $200K
Family Power Fund : Planning/New Partner Grants Headwaters Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Family Power Fund, managed by the Headwaters Foundation, empowers youth, parents, and caregivers to influence health-related policies through leadership development and advocacy.	Not published	Up to $75K
CCF: Grassroots Leadership Grants The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $7K The CCF: Grassroots Leadership Grants aim to empower Waterbury residents and local organizations by providing funding for community-driven projects.	Not published	$5K – $7K
Jones County Young Leader Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · $2K The Jones County Young Leader Scholarship offers a $2,000 award to a Jones County resident graduating in 2026 who is pursuing post-secondary education at an accredited institution.	Not published	$2K
Austin Community Foundation Hispanic Impact Fund Grant Charitable Holdings II · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hispanic Impact Fund at Austin Community Foundation is a collective-giving network that makes annual grants to nonprofits focused on the economic mobility and advancement of Hispanic Central Texans (early childhood education, health &…	Not published	Varies
UnifiED Explorer Program Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $8K The Explorer program is an entry-level leadership development initiative designed for aspiring school leaders interested in creating and leading high-quality, intentionally diverse charter schools.	Not published	$8K
Climate & Environmental Justice Fund East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund launched by EBCF to enable the donor community to participate in local efforts to protect the environment, slow climate change, and lift up the voices of East Bay's disadvantaged communities.	Not published	Varies
Olami JTech Mentorship Trips Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Mentorship and networking trips for Jewish technology professionals and students interested in tech careers.	Not published	Varies
Walking College Fellowship America Walks Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Walking College is a leadership development program designed to strengthen grassroots advocacy for safer, more accessible streets.	Not published	Varies
AIM Youth Ambassadors Program AIM Youth Mental Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Leadership program empowering young people to advocate for youth mental health in their communities.	Not published	Varies
Oregon FFA Washington Leadership Conference Scholarship Oregon FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for attendance at Washington Leadership Conference	Not published	Varies
Pink Bows Foundation Scholarship Pink Bows Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship awarded to high school students who demonstrate excellence not just in academics, but also in leadership and community service.	Not published	Varies
New Suns Fellowship Minnesota Black Collective Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The New Suns Fellowship supports the genius of Black-led change by investing in organizers and leaders engaged in community-centered civic action.	Not published	$10K

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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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