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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Catalyze Investments New Profit Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K	Not published	$10K – $100K
Blue Planet Alliance Global Youth Ambassador Program Blue Planet Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blue Planet Global Youth Ambassador Program was launched during the 2022 Our Oceans Conference in Palau to honor and empower young people from ages 16 to 30 to help spread the mission of transitioning island nations and countries…	Not published	Varies
Community Values Scholarship University of Wisconsin Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K Winners included students from UW-Milwaukee, Edgewood College, UW-Stevens Point, Madison College, UW-Madison, UW-Whitewater, and UW-La Crosse working on initiatives ranging from refugee support to DACA student advocacy to veteran…	Not published	$3K
PMMI On the Rise Awards Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The PMMI On the Rise Awards recognizes young professionals in packaging and processing who display exemplary leadership qualities at PMMI member companies.	Not published	Varies
ChangeMakers Giving Circle Central Texas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A giving circle and grantmaking program for high school students, facilitated by high school students, located across Central Texas.	Not published	Varies
YSA Youth Grants (Youth Service America Partnership) Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Empowers young changemakers ages 5 to 25 to take action against childhood hunger through a partnership with Youth Service America (YSA).	Not published	Varies
Adam Thielen Youth Football Camp The Thielen Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Annual youth football camp providing one-on-one instruction, leadership development, and character building to inspire youth to reach their full potential.	Not published	Varies
Growing Youth Purpose and Compassionate Action Across Countries in Africa (Templeton Foundation Grant) Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $1.6M A three-year, $1.6 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation to foster the development of compassion and action in one million youth across countries in Africa through Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots youth program.	Not published	$25K – $1.6M
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity - Emerging Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity aims to empower community-based organizations in Western Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $30K
Schnitzer Foundation CommuniCare Grants The Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Schnitzer Foundation CommuniCare Grants aim to foster community-minded leaders among students in Oregon.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Grotto Foundation Grant Grotto Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grotto Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through community-led initiatives in Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Cyrus M. Quigley Foundation Grant Cyrus M Quigley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $8K The Cyrus M. Quigley Foundation Grant supports tax-exempt organizations that empower young people through initiatives focusing on courage, self-reliance, and service.	Not published	$1K – $8K
ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program, initiated by the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation, empowers youth in Bronx, Fresno, and San Joaquin Counties.	Not published	$3K
Olami JLaw Program Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Program for aspiring Jewish law professionals offering mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Trailblazer-in-Residence Basblue Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A residency program at BasBlue Foundation for accomplished leaders and innovators to mentor and support women and non-binary entrepreneurs.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed for newer brothers, ELI provides fundamental leadership education in a cohort-style learning model, enabling brothers to share their successes and challenges as the year progresses, creating a litany of ideas for them to build…	Not published	Varies
HKS Center for Public Leadership: George Leadership Fellowship Grant Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $12K The HKS Center for Public Leadership's George Leadership Fellowship offers financial support and leadership development for third-year students in the joint HKS/HBS program.	Not published	$12K
Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency Initiative Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency (Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund) is a special fund of Bright Promises Foundation that supports youth leadership and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Annual Service Leadership Grants Florida Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Florida Kiwanis Foundation was created in 1971 by Former Kiwanis Governor Robert Thal. Since 1971, Florida Kiwanis Foundation has been supporting Kiwanis Clubs, Divisions, and students make a real impact in the state of Florida.	Not published	Varies
Best and Brightest Management Internship Program (CO) Grant Colorado Department of Local Affairs · Foundation Not published · Varies The Best and Brightest Management Internship Program in Colorado connects high school and undergraduate students with local governments to foster future leaders in public service.	Not published	Varies
Wexner Davidson Fellowship Grant The Wexner Family Charitable Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wexner Davidson Fellowship (WDF) is a transformative leadership development program designed for Jewish communal professionals in North America aged 26-36.	Not published	Varies
Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness Fellowship Program Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Varies Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness is looking for young people between the ages of 14 and 24 who are ready to step up, bridge divides, and tackle pressing issues in their communities.	Not published	Varies
NEXT GEN Coeur d'Alene Leadership Program Coeur Dalene Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies A new leadership development and mentorship program designed to engage and empower young professionals ages 23-35, building the pipeline for North Idaho's next generation of community leaders.	Not published	Varies
One AZ community Foundation Community Impact Grant One Az Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The One AZ Community Foundation Community Impact Grant offers $5,000 to eligible nonprofits in Arizona that focus on economic empowerment, community vitality, and developing future leaders.	Not published	$5K

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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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