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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Oyate Leadership Network (OLN) The Tiwahe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies OLN is a facilitated learning community that welcomes Native relatives into programming emphasizing traditional ways of knowing as a guide for navigating the world and shaping leadership identities.	Not published	Varies
Chapter Leadership Training (CLT) Grants Kansas FFA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chapter Leadership Training is a two-day hands-on program held in three locations across the state each summer.	Not published	Varies
Youth Justice Leadership Institute (YJLI) National Youth Justice Network · Foundation Not published · Varies A leadership development program for youth justice advocates. The institute provides transformative leadership training and networking opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)-Continuation-Year 4 Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $159K The Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Year 4 Continuation grant aims to provide statewide leadership for student-led organizations focused on career readiness.	Not published	Up to $159K
Tong Phia Xiong & Sal Lor Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tong Phia Xiong & Sal Lor Scholarship aims to support deserving graduating high school seniors from the greater Wausau area. This scholarship emphasizes community service, cultural tolerance, and respect for elders.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Native Americans in Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · $30K A first-of-its-kind participatory grantmaking initiative that places decision-making power in youth leaders (ages 14-24).	Not published	$30K
Al Adams Young Political Leader Fellowship First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
HKS Center for Public Leadership: Gleitsman Leadership Fellowship Grant Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gleitsman Leadership Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School empowers emerging social activists with financial support for their master's program, alongside a co-curricular program enhancing leadership skills.	Not published	Varies
Collaborative Grants Leander Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $5K LEEF's Collaborative Grants program supports teams of passionate educators from across Leander ISD who work together across campuses, grade levels, and departments to design innovative solutions that directly impact students.	Not published	$300 – $5K
SMF: Hatfield Fellowship Program Grant Spirit Mountain Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Hatfield Fellowship Program, established by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, offers a unique nine-month internship for a Native American to work in the Washington, D.C. office of an Oregon congressional…	Not published	Up to $100K
Alianza Youth Leadership Program - Advocacy Council Latino Community Fund of Washington State · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alianza Advocacy Council (AAC) is a group of youth dedicated to advocating for their communities across Washington State. Advocacy Council's Resources for Substance Use (2021-2022 Cohort)	Not published	Varies
Alice Huffard Richards Fund: Leadership/Civic Engagement Grant Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alice Huffard Richards Fund offers Civic & Community Leadership Grants aimed at enhancing life in Carroll, Haralson, and Heard Counties in Georgia.	Not published	Varies
L.E.O. Summer Leadership Summit (Washington, D.C.) Leonidas Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Each summer, The Leonidas Foundation hosts an extraordinary, multi-day leadership retreat in Washington, D.C. for over 30 selected high school juniors and seniors from the L.E.O. Program.	Not published	Varies
ALA Foundation Mission Endowment Fund American Legion Auxiliary Fndn · Foundation Not published · Varies The ALA Foundation Mission Endowment Fund is a permanent fund that holds principal in perpetuity and pays out investment earnings each year to support ALA programs. This model ensures sustainable, long-term funding for priority initiatives.	Not published	Varies
MCCF: Youth Advisory Council Grant Manistee County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Advisory Council Grant by the Manistee County Community Foundation supports initiatives that address the needs of local youth.	Not published	Varies
OJCF: The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation (OJCYF) Grant Oregon Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Jewish Community Youth Foundation (OJCYF), a program of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF), empowers Jewish high school students to live their values through philanthropy and leadership.	Not published	Varies
Dell Aspire Scholars Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dell Aspire Scholars program provides support for Indian students transitioning from classroom learning to real-world professional opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Dell Young Leaders Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2010, the Dell Young Leaders program has empowered over 2,000 South African students with comprehensive scholarships and life-changing support to succeed in university and secure meaningful careers.	Not published	Varies
Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program Grant District of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Intensive Mentoring for Oasis Youth Leadership Program, initiated by the District of Columbia's Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, aims to empower at-risk youth from communities plagued by violence.	Not published	Up to $500K
The Mom Fund Greater Seattle Business Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship and support fund created in 2022 by a group of GSBA Board Members (past and present) with a shared vision of nurturing GSBA Rising Leaders.	Not published	Varies
Peer Coaching Program Progressive Leadership Initiative Education Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A six-session, circular, deep leadership development program bringing together diverse leaders.	Not published	Varies
National Days of Service Funding: ServeOhio Day Grant ServeOhio · Foundation Not published · Varies ServeOhio offers grants for community service projects tied to National Days of Service, including Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and ServeOhio Day.	Not published	Varies
Mark Dreibelbis Scholarship North Carolina High School Athletic Association Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Mark Dreibelbis Scholarship provides scholarship support to outstanding student-athletes who have displayed exceptional leadership. This is a newly established scholarship, with inaugural recipients announced in 2022.	Not published	$3K
Leadership Manitowoc County Program The Chamber of Manitowoc County Inc · Foundation Not published · $349 – $1K	Not published	$349 – $1K

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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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