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.
Overview Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency Initiative The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency (Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund) is a special fund of…
Iris Teen Tzedakah Geographic Scope: Greater MetroWest, NJ Focus Areas: Teen leadership, philanthropy, charitable giving Eligibility: Teens in Greater MetroWest community Program Overview: A…
Island Thrift Nida Paggao Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Institution: Oak Harbor High School Geographic Scope: Oak Harbor, WA / Whidbey Island Eligibility Requirements - Current Oak Harbor High…
Island Thrift Susan and Barry Sehlin Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Institution: Oak Harbor High School Geographic Scope: Oak Harbor, WA / Whidbey Island Eligibility Requirements - Current Oak…
Isomo Academy Program Type: Educational scholarship/fellowship program Geographic Scope: Rwanda Focus Areas: Education, talent development, leadership training Eligibility: Senior 4 students (high…
James E. Greer, Jr. Presidents' Leadership Academy Funder: Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: United States (serves ZBT fraternity chapter leaders) Focus Areas: - Leadership development -…
James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political…
Jane’s Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Russell Family Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,700 Last Updated: July 07, 2025 Summary Jane's Fellowship Program, established by The Russell…
JCFKC: J-LEAD Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The J-LEAD Grants, offered by the Jewish…
JEF General Fund Grants Purpose: Provide funding for Jewish and non-Jewish organizations that significantly benefit the Jewish community. Geographic Scope: Louisiana (applicant organization must be…
Jeff M. Kindig Future Leaders Scholarship Organization: NSCA Education Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Scholarships for emerging leaders in the commercial systems integration…
Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund Funder: The Almanor Foundation Established: Fall 2023 Geographic Scope: Plumas County, CA Focus Areas: - Support educational, artistic, and vocational initiatives -…
Jerusalem Unity Prize for Young Leadership Program Overview: Award recognizing student leaders working on their campuses to advance Jewish unity and bridge gaps within the Jewish world. Background:…
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State University (CSU) Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program at…
JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Overview: A dynamic annual program designed to engage local high school leaders in the philanthropic process. Participants become grantmakers, deciding how to…
JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program Overview: A dynamic annual program designed to engage local high school leaders in the philanthropic process. Teen participants become grantmakers,…
JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program Status: Applications for FY25-26 cohort are now closed Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area Program Overview: JCYF is a dynamic annual program designed…
JoAnn Shore Fund for Servant Leadership Purpose: Support the next generation of leaders through the power of humanitarian work, in memory of JoAnn Shore, a Mobility Worldwide volunteer and late wife…
Joe H. Golman Leadership and Community Service Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Amount: US $1,950 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary…
John E Langhorne Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Johnson County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The John E Langhorne Leadership Grant,…