Youth Development & Leadership Grants

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 651 active youth development & leadership grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and 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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Youth Grant Committee: Clay County Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Youth Grant Committee in Clay County aims to enhance youth engagement in community service and leadership.	Not published	Up to $500
Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship Icivics Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Bridge Builders Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to 25 grants per year Grants for youth-led service projects that empower young people to tackle big challenges through community service and demonstrate peace, justice and kindness through creative ideas and social entrepreneurial skills.	Not published	Up to 25 grants per year
New Leaders Membership Hellenic Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Membership program for emerging leaders in the Greek diaspora and Philhellene community	Not published	Varies
Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for Young Leadership Magnes Museum Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes an outstanding young leader in the local Jewish community who demonstrates innovative and creative leadership.	Not published	Varies
Scottish Rite Foundation (SRF) Grant Program - Masonic Youth Performance Grants The Scottish Rite Foundation Southern Jurisdiction USA Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Grants may be applied for in the following areas: The Supreme Council will select awardees based on: A grant completion report must be submitted to the Scottish Rite Foundation by February 1, 2027. This report should include:	Not published	$1K – $10K
Seattle Youth Challenge Award Citiesrise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Allianz Foundation for North America Grant Allianz Foundation for North America · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Allianz Foundation for North America aims to empower young people by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Youth Grant Committee: Vigo County Wabash Valley Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Youth Grant Committee in Vigo County, part of the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, aims to cultivate philanthropic leadership among local youth.	Not published	Up to $500
Infinite Paths to Peace (IPTP) Leadership Retreat Series Shinnyo-En Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A 10-year overnight retreat series that supported the personal and spiritual growth of Shinnyo-en youth across six Shinnyo-en USA and Hawaii Temple communities, helping them develop leadership, deepen engagement with peers, and strengthen…	Not published	Varies
Presidential Scholars Award Potsdam College Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Students who have demonstrated exceptional talents and leadership skills may apply for grant money to fund special projects. Funding requests are reviewed quarterly in March, June, September, and December.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Pork Leaders Carolina North Carolina Pork Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Educates students and prepares them for career opportunities and leadership roles in the pork industry; prepares young adults to become ambassadors for the industry.	Not published	Varies
Trusteed Foundations Funds Grant Truist Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Trusteed Foundations Funds provide essential grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations in the metropolitan Atlanta area.	Not published	Varies
Midland Area Youth Action Council Grants Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Midland Area Community Foundation offers the Midland County Youth Action Council Grants, designed to empower local youth through funding requests up to $10,000.	Not published	Up to $10K
Island Thrift Susan and Barry Sehlin Scholarship Island Thrift · Foundation Not published · $1K Applications are made through Oak Harbor High School's scholarship application process and are reviewed by partners at the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation.	Not published	$1K
Dorothy & Richard Barr Westmoreland County High School Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and as of 2022 is the 18th largest of more than 750 similar foundations across the United States.	Not published	Varies
Developing Agency, Identity, and Belonging In Young People Grants The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Developing Agency, Identity, and Belonging In Young People Grants aim to empower BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and other marginalized youth by creating safe spaces that foster community and belonging.	Not published	Varies
Cultivate: Leadership Program Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A leadership development program. Also referenced as "Cultivate: Women of Color Program" - supporting leadership development for women of color engaged in racial, social, and economic justice work.	Not published	Varies
Nan Campbell Scholarship Bellevue Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship awards $1,000 annually to four Sammamish High School students who embody the leadership spirit of Nan Campbell.	Not published	$1K
Maine Merits Scholarship Program - Ray Gagnon Community Service & Leadership Scholarship Peopleschoice Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship honors high school seniors and college students who embody a community-driven spirit through exceptional volunteerism, community building, or youth leadership.	Not published	$1K
Vogt Educational and Leadership Scholars The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
dsm-firmenich Progress Foundation Scholarship Grant One Young World · Foundation Not published · Varies What is a One Young World Scholarship? One Young World scholarships open doors for extraordinary young changemakers to join the One Young World Summit and global Community, fully funded.	Not published	Varies
Advancing Youth Activism and Engagement FY2023 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · $50,000 total A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to advance youth activism and engagement. Please follow all instructions below.	Forecast	$50,000 total
Youth Council Grant Watertown Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Council Grant, offered by the Watertown Area Community Foundation, supports local youth in making impactful contributions to their 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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