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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Generation of Environmental Leaders Program Grant Commission for Environmental Cooperation · Foundation Not published · $15K The Generation of Environmental Leaders Program (GELP) invites youth aged 18-35 from Canada, Mexico, and the United States to propose innovative solutions to environmental challenges.	Not published	$15K
Girls State American Legion · Foundation Not published · Varies ALA Girls State/Girls Nation programs provide a nonpartisan participatory program that teaches eligible high school females responsible citizenship grounded in ethics, the principles of our nation's founders and respect for God and Country.	Not published	Varies
John E Langhorne Leadership Grants Community Foundation of Johnson County · Foundation Not published · $14K Celebrate and continue Dr. Langhorne's legacy of cultivating leadership skills in the Iowa City Area. Support charitable programs and projects which offer leadership development to individuals of all ages.	Not published	$14K
Mobilizing Young Leaders Across Washington State Allen Family Philanthropies · Foundation Not published · Varies The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is launching a new initiative that will invest up to $5 million in new and existing programs in Washington state that develop youth impact through leadership training, civic engagement, and/or youth…	Not published	Varies
Notley Fellowship Notley Impact · Foundation Not published · Varies The Notley Fellowship is a two-year program that convenes impact-driven young professionals across industries through programming and projects dedicated to social impact.	Not published	Varies
Latino Board Leadership Academy (LBLA) Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive 10-week leadership training program designed to train Latinos to serve as board members of nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Dream Beyond Bars Leadership Institute Communities United for Restorative Youth · Foundation Not published · Varies A condensed organizing program that equips participants with the knowledge and skills to be leaders in the Dream Beyond Bars campaign for Alameda County to invest in alternatives to youth incarceration.	Not published	Varies
TCF: Education & Youth Grants Triangle Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Our Education and Youth impact area works with nonprofits in the Triangle serving youth ages 5-24, with a focus on youth from low-income backgrounds, youth from low-performing and/or low-resourced schools, youth with disabilities, youth…	Not published	Varies
HRE USA- Edmonds Summer Fellowship Grant Center for Transformative Action · Foundation Not published · $2K The HRE USA 2025 Edmonds Summer Fellowship honors the legacy of Kirby Edmonds by offering young leaders hands-on experience in human rights education.	Not published	$2K
Youth Civic Solutions Competition Institute for Citizens and Scholars · Foundation Not published · Varies Empower young people to become civic problem-solvers in their communities by competing to develop solutions to community challenges.	Not published	Varies
Fiscal Leadership Lab Campus Compact · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fiscal Leadership Lab brings together undergraduate students from across the country to participate in national virtual trainings and regional in-person learning opportunities over the course of six months.	Not published	Varies
Dion's Grants Dion's · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Dion's Grants focus on fostering youth development in local communities by partnering with nonprofit organizations dedicated to literacy, leadership, and responsibility.	Not published	Up to $3K
Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) Southern Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SELI is a summer fellowship program for college and graduate students committed to advancing education equity and social justice in the Southern United States.	Not published	Varies
Springboard Fellowship Hillel the Foundation for Jewish Campus Life · Foundation Not published · From $40K A two-year fellowship program for young Jewish professionals interested in becoming leaders and changemakers in Jewish life on college campuses. Fellows work with local Hillel campuses across the nation.	Not published	From $40K
Henry A Zuberano Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry A Zuberano Scholarship Fund offers financial aid to young individuals in Hawai'i seeking to develop leadership skills in government and community affairs.	Not published	Varies
CGF: Youth In Philanthropy Grant Community Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Youth in Philanthropy Grant, offered by the Community Giving Foundation, empowers over 225 high school students from various schools to act as grantmakers, allocating up to $5,000 for youth-related projects.	Not published	Up to $5K
Central America Youth Fund (CAMY Fund) Seattle International Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Alice and Richard Henriquez Memorial Fund and Youth World Awareness Program Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Alice and Richard Henriquez Memorial Fund and Youth World Awareness Program, established by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, supports young individuals (ages 14-22) from Berkshire, Columbia, northeast Dutchess, and northwest…	Not published	$500 – $2K
Summer Internship Program (SIP) First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The program is designed to help those who show a high level of community leadership and commitment to: Throughout the program, interns will examine priorities that benefit the Alaska Native family:	Not published	Varies
Posse Scholarship Foundation Program Neighborhood House Charter School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Posse Foundation program places scholars in supportive, multicultural groups of 10 scholars — Posses.	Not published	Varies
Focus On Community Understanding Service (FOCUS) - Middle School Grant Program United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation Not published · $2,000 total distributed annually FOCUS is an extension of UWTC's Youth and Philanthropy Program.	Not published	$2,000 total distributed annually
Boys State Scholarship Lake Zurich Post 964 American Legion · Foundation Not published · Varies American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students.	Not published	Varies
Joe H. Golman Leadership and Community Service Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant Dallas Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Joe H. Golman Leadership and Community Service Scholarship Fund, established by the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation, honors the legacy of community leader Joe H. Golman.	Not published	$2K
NextGen Scholarship American Society of Association Executives · Foundation Not published · Varies Young professional scholarship providing financial support to emerging association leaders.	Not published	Varies

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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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