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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The John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Grant Weingart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program, named after a civil rights leader, supports emerging movement leaders in Southern California.	Not published	Up to $25K
Olami JLaw Fellowship Morasha Olami Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fellowship program for aspiring Jewish law professionals seeking advanced mentorship and career development.	Not published	Varies
Aim for Education Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show · Foundation Not published · $20K AIM FOR EDUCATION is a merit-based scholarship program for Texas 4-H & FFA members, offering a means to earn a portion of $20,000 in scholarships and gain valuable life-skills including self-discipline, work ethic and fair play.	Not published	$20K
TRANSform Culture Fellowship Grant The Pride Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The TRANSform Culture Fellowship, supported by the Pride Foundation, is dedicated to uplifting Transgender, Two-Spirit, Nonbinary, and Intersex (2STNBI) individuals in the Northwest.	Not published	$15K
Leaders of Tomorrow Program Foundations in Education Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A unique program under the Bishop's Scholarship Fund that provides need-based scholarships to students in Catholic elementary schools identified by their principals as having strong academic standing, good character, and leadership…	Not published	Varies
The Truman Scholarship Grant Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation Development Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Truman Scholarship, established by the Truman Foundation, supports college juniors committed to public service. It offers up to $30,000 for graduate studies, alongside mentoring and career development opportunities.	Not published	Up to $30K
Black Seeds School: Cohort 6 Imagine Black Futures · Foundation Not published · $2K The Black Seeds School is a five-day intensive training cohort designed to build the capacity of Black movement organizers, activists, and strategists. It contributes to building the critical mass required to sustain social movements.	Not published	$2K
Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grant Rural Maryland Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Maryland Agricultural Education and Rural Development Assistance Fund (MAERDAF) Grant supports rural-serving nonprofits and community colleges in enhancing agricultural education, economic development, and community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Baldwin Leadership Program Grant Lancaster County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Baldwin Leadership Program Grant offers $5,000 to support personal growth and leadership development through a unique 18-month program.	Not published	$5K
Service Learning Through Sports Micro-Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis._ As proud recipients of a grant from The Allstate Foundation, the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program supports youth committed to improving youth sports.	Not published	Varies
The Artemis Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artemis Fund Grant, managed by high school students at Kentucky Country Day School, supports local organizations promoting youth development in Louisville.	Not published	Varies
James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The James G. Fulton and J. Steele Gow Political Internship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh Foundation, offers scholarships for undergraduate students from Western Pennsylvania.	Not published	Varies
Fellowship Programs National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership · Foundation Not published · Varies Structured programs empowering youth, students, and veterans to grow as values-driven civic leaders through training, community engagement, and mentorship rooted in Medal of Honor values.	Not published	Varies
GCCF: Youth Action Council Grant Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) promotes and enables philanthropic giving to enrich and improve the lives of people in our county. The Foundation is concerned about the community as a whole.	Not published	Varies
R.O.S.E. Foundation Scholar Scholarship Grant The R.O.S.E. Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The R.O.S.E. Foundation Scholar Scholarship is designed to support graduating high school seniors in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania, who have a minimum GPA of 3.2 and demonstrate exceptional community service involvement.	Not published	Varies
Natasha Stevens Legacy Fund (Dr. Natasha Stevens Microgrant for Girl Rising Student Ambassadors) Girl Rising · Foundation Not published · $500 In honor of Dr. Natasha Stevens, Girl Rising provides annual microgrants to students and student groups working to raise awareness in their communities about girls' education and gender equity.	Not published	$500
ROTC Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of West Texas · Foundation Not published · Varies The ROTC Scholarship, established by an anonymous donor, supports graduating seniors from Lubbock County High Schools who are involved in their school's ROTC program.	Not published	Varies
Futures Cup Brand Ambassador Application Bella Vista Village Property Owners Assoc · Foundation Not published · Varies If selected as a Futures Cup Brand Ambassador, recipients must:	Not published	Varies
Leadership Coeur d'Alene Program Coeur Dalene Chamber of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Varies A year-long leadership development program delivered by the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber that provides exclusive access to community leaders from diverse key industries and an in-depth immersion into North Idaho's industry, community…	Not published	Varies
Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards Greater Winston-Salem Inc Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes 20 of the community's outstanding leaders under 40 annually. Recipients are excelling in their field, contributing to the community, and demonstrating strong leadership for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County.	Not published	Varies
Pūkoʻa Fellows Program Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pūkoʻa Fellows Program, launched by the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) at the Aspen Institute, is a 12-week virtual initiative aimed at Pasifika students in the diaspora.	Not published	Varies
Diversity Grant Program - Girls Initiative Grant US Lacrosse Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of USA Lacrosse's Diversity and Inclusion National Grant Program, which aims to encourage and empower the development of lacrosse participation in underrepresented communities.	Not published	Varies
GPOA Foundation Grant The Gpoa Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The GPOA Foundation is a grant-making, independent foundation which supports programs that serve children in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.	Not published	Varies
Mirai Generations Leadership Program (MGLP) Sakura Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A leadership development program for emerging leaders in the Japanese American community.	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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