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.
Alianza Youth Leadership Program - Advocacy Council Funder: Latino Community Fund of Washington Program: Alianza Youth Leadership Program Website: latinocommunityfund.org/alianza Program Overview The…
Alianza Youth Leadership Program - Fellowships Funder: Latino Community Fund of Washington Program: Alianza Youth Leadership Program Website: latinocommunityfund.org/alianza Program Overview The…
Alice and Richard Henriquez Memorial Fund and Youth World Awareness Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,500 Last Updated: November…
Alice Huffard Richards Fund: Leadership/Civic Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Alice Huffard Richards Fund…
ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The ALL RISE Mini-Grant Program, initiated by the Aaron…
Allianz Foundation for North America Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allianz Foundation For North America Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The Allianz Foundation for…
Allison, Gail Honorary Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District (Ohio) Focus Areas: - Educational opportunities - Leadership opportunities - Student enhancement initiatives…
Alumni Leadership Awards Status: Active (2023 awards announced) Geographic Scope: Global - previous winners from Galapagos, Costa Rica, Idaho, and Canada Eligible Applicants: EPI Alumni Focus Areas:…
Anna Paulina Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Anna Paulina Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Anna Paulina Foundation, established in 1961, is dedicated…
Overview The Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Foundation (TAAOLF) was established to honor the lives of Anna and Anton Olson, Swedish pioneers and Texas farmers. TAAOLF supports an annual grant program,…
Annual Service Leadership Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The Grant Request Form must be completed within the active…
Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit (AYLS) Overview: The Appalachian Youth Leadership Summit is a leadership development program for high school students that combines self-discovery, community…
Asheville Young Woman Leadership Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Asheville Young…
Ask Big Questions Campus Hillel Grants Program Overview: Grants awarded to local Hillels that demonstrate creative and innovative implementation of the Ask Big Questions program on their campuses.…
Aspirations Incubator Planning Grant Program Type: Planning Grant Geographic Scope: Maine, United States Focus Areas: Youth development, mentoring model implementation, long-term youth development…
Aspirations Incubator Seed Grant Program Type: Seed Grant Geographic Scope: Maine, United States Focus Areas: Youth development, mentoring, experiential learning, Aspirations Incubator model…
Assembly Fellowship Program Overview: Launched in 2020, the Assembly Fellowship program serves as a window to deeper engagement with Recess and expanded creative fields, while strengthening…
Assembly Peer Leadership Program Overview: Peer Leadership is a paid program from January through August that offers opportunities for young people ages 18-26 to build upon their artmaking,…
Avalanna Routh Memorial Award Organization: Islanders Hockey Club Inc Purpose: Award given annually to a player on the Islanders team who demonstrates the value of "doing more for others than…
Baldwin Leadership Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lancaster County Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: July 06, 2025 Summary The Baldwin Leadership Program Grant offers $5,000…