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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Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Orations Contest The Sar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Edward H. Daveis Benevolent Fund Grant supports early childhood and youth leadership initiatives in Greater Portland.	Not published	Up to $10K
Pueblo Youth Action Council Grant Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Pueblo Youth Action Council Grant, established in 2021 by the Caring for Colorado Foundation, supports youth-led initiatives in Pueblo County.	Not published	Varies
Holle Family Foundation Grant Holle Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Holle Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofits in central Alabama that address societal needs, promote leadership, and celebrate culture.	Not published	Varies
PBnJ Youth Philanthrophy Board Grants Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque · Foundation Not published · Varies As youth leaders, our mission is to empower community members to pursue philanthropic qualities and leadership skills to ensure the quality of life of those in the community and others around them.	Not published	Varies
2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity Grant CA Volunteers · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2026 #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Funding Opportunity aims to engage California college students in impactful civic service while supporting their educational journeys.	Not published	Varies
National PTA's Youth Council Grants and Awards The Endowment Fund of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants and awards through the National PTA Youth Council.	Not published	Varies
SFFI: Capacity Building Grants Schlecht Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We are here to be transformational - not transactional. We are looking for instigators; people and organizations bringing fresh ideas and approaches to the complex issues facing our communities in Dane County and rural Wisconsin.	Not published	Varies
Cardinal Opportunities Mentoring Program Upper Dublin Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies For more than 20 years, the Cardinal Opportunities Mentoring Program has supported more than 100 high school students in the District by matching them with community volunteers who help prepare students for high school, post-secondary…	Not published	Varies
Future Rising Fellowship Program Girl Rising · Foundation Not published · Varies An opportunity for young leaders to develop storytelling skills and create impact through narrative-driven work.	Not published	Varies
Youth as Resources Grants Door County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 – $500 The Youth as Resources Grants provide financial support to youth-led projects that aim to serve or educate the community in Door County. Grants typically range from $200 to $500, with exceptional projects potentially receiving more.	Not published	$200 – $500
William Holland Scholarship College Unbound · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program Grant California State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program at California State University, Sacramento offers a unique opportunity for emerging professionals to engage in state policy-making.	Not published	Varies
JewishColumbus Youth Foundation (JCYF) Program Columbus Jewish Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K JCYF is a dynamic annual program designed to engage local high school leaders in the philanthropic process.	Not published	$10K
Schultz Engagement and Leadership Fellowship Berkeley Hillel · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship combining efforts to engage first-year and upper-class students through peer-to-peer engagement and leadership development.	Not published	Varies
Girls' Ultimate Movement (GUM) Ultimate Players Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Outreach program designed to increase girls' participation in ultimate while emphasizing the sport's values like fair play, equity and inclusiveness to empower and support girls as both athletes and leaders in society.	Not published	Varies
Robert E. Yoblonsky Student Leadership Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the Robert E. The next deadline for this grant is Sat, 20 Mar 2027.	Not published	Varies
Youth and Adult Grant Programs Adolph Coors Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $175K The Adolph Coors Foundation's Youth and Adult Grant Programs support initiatives that promote self-reliance and integrity among Coloradans.	Not published	$5K – $175K
Give Back Scholars Advisory Board (GSAB) Give Something Back A NJ Nonprofit Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mississippi Women in the Lead Women's Foundation of Mississippi · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
CFSM Youth Leadership Grants Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The CFSM Youth Leadership Grants support youth-led programs that empower young people to take leadership roles within their communities in southeast Michigan.	Not published	$3K – $20K
Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award Billie Jean King Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award celebrates and honors high school and college-aged youth who are using the power of sport as a catalyst for change and making a positive impact on society.	Not published	$10K
The William and Geraldine Curry Scholarship for Academic and Community Leadership The Black Belt Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To combat the plight of dwindling communities and youth who seek their future elsewhere, rather than strengthening the ranks of hometown leaders and game changers in the Alabama Black Belt.	Not published	Varies
NoCap Fellowship Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The NoCap Fellowship is one of Southern Vision Alliance's "frontline funds" designed to direct resources to innovative, bold grassroots efforts led by directly impacted communities.	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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