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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Mary Gibbs Scholarship Fund Raising Men Lawn Care Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K A scholarship fund created in honor of Mrs. Mary Gibbs, a longtime community member and beloved figure in the Raising Men Lawn Care Service organization since 2016.	Not published	$1K
Youth Making Change Grants Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Youth Making Change Grants program, offered by The Fund for Santa Barbara, empowers youth aged 12-24 to lead projects that address social issues in Santa Barbara County.	Not published	Up to $3K
Don and Jean Sloan Youth Service Scholarship Youth Volunteer Corps · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship is awarded through Youth Volunteer Corps Headquarters to recognize and support outstanding young volunteers.	Not published	$1K
VOICES of Philanthropy Grant Program Dekalb County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The VOICES of Philanthropy Grant Program, established in 1998 by the Community Foundation of DeKalb County, empowers youth from local high schools to engage in philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Leadership Fort Wayne (LFW) Greater Fort Wayne Metro Chamber Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Premier leadership development program that builds leadership skills and increases community awareness to drive positive change. Established in 1983, the program has served over 1,400 individuals since inception.	Not published	Varies
Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline is part of Southern Vision Alliance's suite of "frontline funds" supporting grassroots efforts led by directly impacted communities. It focuses on building leadership capacity among young people.	Not published	Varies
LEAD Program African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Leadership experience intensive for new and emerging African American leaders to shape Wisconsin's executive workforce Ossie Kendrix: okendrix@aaccwisconsin.org	Not published	Varies
50by250 Lead Organizers Grants Youth Service America · Foundation Not published · Varies We’re on a mission to make working together for the common good the common expectation and common experience of every young person.	Not published	Varies
National PTA's Youth Council Grants National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants supporting the National PTA Youth Council initiatives.	Not published	Varies
First Tee College Scholarship Program Aiken Junior Golf Foundation DBA FIRST TEE OF AIKEN SC · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive scholarship and mentorship program for First Tee alumni pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Leadership Grant South Central Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leadership Grant from the South Central Community Foundation supports local leadership programs in Barber, Comanche, and Harper County.	Not published	Varies
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Technology Student Association (TSA)-Continuation-Year 4 Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $159K The Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Technology Student Association (TSA) Continuation-Year 4 grant aims to empower student-led organizations by providing statewide leadership and fostering career readiness.	Not published	Up to $159K
New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Greater New Britain · Foundation Not published · $500 – $30K The New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, supports graduating seniors from local high schools, especially INTERACT Club members.	Not published	$500 – $30K
International Convention Educational Programming Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies For over 100 years, the International Convention has provided brothers a chance to meet and celebrate their brotherhood while adding to their personal and professional development.	Not published	Varies
Leadership Knox Scholarship Knox County Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship program supporting leadership development in Knox County.	Not published	Varies
Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership Grant Earth Island Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership honors young leaders aged 13 to 22 in North America who excel in environmental initiatives.	Not published	$3K
Founding Forward Program Illinois Amvets Service Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1987, AMVETS has offered this unique educational experience at Founding Forward (formerly known as Freedom's Foundation) in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, to give young people a better appreciation of their freedoms granted by the…	Not published	Varies
Centre PACT Grants Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K A hands-on philanthropy program for high school students in Centre County.	Not published	$500 – $5K
PA Fair Fund - County FFA Funds Reimbursement Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) · Foundation Not published · Varies The PA Fair Fund - County FFA Funds Reimbursement Program supports Pennsylvania's county FFA organizations by reimbursing a portion of their annual expenses for leadership development activities.	Not published	Varies
Zonta Club of Denver Young Women in Leadership Award Grant Zonta Club of Denver · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Zonta Club of Denver Young Women in Leadership Award recognizes and supports young women committed to volunteerism and leadership.	Not published	Up to $6K
Build Investments New Profit Inc · Foundation Not published · $1.5M	Not published	$1.5M
First Nations Futures Program (FNFP) First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Cohort members are active leaders who are: Fellows are selected based on their unique work and connection with:	Not published	Varies
Sunrise Grants James B McClatchy Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10M	Not published	$10M
Margaret M. and Harley H. Wachs Youth Leadership Fund Grant East Tennessee Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $600 The Margaret M. and Harley H. Wachs Youth Leadership Fund Grant, established in 2001, aims to empower young people in Johnson County by providing travel and leadership opportunities.	Not published	$300 – $600

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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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