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.
John E Langhorne Leadership Development Grants Purpose: Celebrate and continue Dr. Langhorne's legacy of cultivating leadership skills in the Iowa City Area. Support charitable programs and projects…
Jones County Young Leader Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Jones County Young Leader…
Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Orations Contest Organization: Sons of the American Revolution Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Students in grades 9-12 - Open to all high…
Judicial Fellowship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State University (CSU) Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Judicial Fellowship Program at California State University,…
Junior Board Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frieda C Fox Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Junior Board Grants by the Frieda C. Fox Family…
Junior Camp Program Type: Leadership and educational camp for junior members Geographic Scope: Iowa Location: Christian Conference Center, Newton, Iowa Administering Organization: Iowa American…
Junior Fellowship Program Overview: A character-driven leadership initiative designed to cultivate leadership in high school students through an intensive five-day boot camp followed by a nine-month…
Just Transition Leadership Program Overview: Front and Centered's initiative to equip community leaders with skills and knowledge needed to drive systemic change and advance a Just Transition across…
Justice Fellowship Organization: Operation Understanding DC (OUDC) Location: Washington DC region Program Type: Leadership development program Program Overview A 30-year old non-profit organization's…
Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Annie E Casey Foundation Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network, supported by the…
Kansas Volunteer Commission - Youth Civic Engagement Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Volunteer Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Kansas…
Karma for Cara Microgrants Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Karma For Cara Inc Co Eric Becker Amount: US $250 - US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary Karma for Cara Microgrants empowers…
Kent Lage Leadership Award Overview: An annual scholarship award recognizing aspiring 4-H leaders as they embark on their college careers. Named after the late former president of the Foundation's…
Key Club Leadership Development Fund Funder: Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Ohio Purpose: Support leadership development for Key Club members Status: Program exists; limited…
KICK Fund - Kiwanis Investing in Circle K Funder: Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Ohio Purpose: Support leadership training for the Ohio District Circle K Key Features: -…
Overview Knight Foundation is eager to support a new group of rising civic leaders ready to turn their creative ideas into action—and join a growing network of community leaders transforming Knight…
L.E.O. Program™ Overview Program Name: L.E.O. Program™ (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Opportunity) Funder: The Leonidas Foundation Geographic Scope: New Jersey high schools (currently at Don Bosco…
L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit Overview Program Name: L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit Location: Washington, D.C. Funder: The Leonidas Foundation Program Type: Multi-day transformative leadership…
Latino Board Leadership Academy (LBLA) Funder: Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley Geographic Scope: Silicon Valley (Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties) Program Type: Leadership development and…
Lawrence Township Community Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lawrence Township Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary Overview About Since…