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.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Program Type: Youth leadership development weekend experience Geographic Scope: Rotary District 7930 (Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire) Target Audience:…
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2026 Program Type: Youth leadership development program Geographic Scope: Rotary District 5790 Overview: A dynamic leadership experience for young leaders in…
ROTC Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The ROTC Scholarship, established by an anonymous donor, supports graduating…
ROTC/JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award Organization: Sons of the American Revolution Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: JROTC Bronze Medal Program: - JROTC Unit members - Provided by…
Rural Governance Fellowship Organization: First Alaskans Institute (FAI) - Indigenous Leadership Continuum (ILC) Program Purpose: Part of FAI's Indigenous Leadership Continuum, which helps develop…
Rural Vitality Grant Overview: Partnership between Fond du Lac Area Foundation, Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation, and Compeer Financial to support strength and stability of rural communities.…
Rural Youth Voter Fund Organization: Clean and Prosperous America (CaPA) Overview: A year-round power-building effort in collaboration with the Rural Democracy Initiative (RDI) and Movement Voter…
S. H. Cowell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: S H Cowell Foundation Last Updated: December 21, 2025 Summary The S. H. Cowell Foundation Grant focuses on supporting public and nonprofit…
Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Purpose: To support youth in artistic, leadership, and humanitarian efforts. Eligibility: - 501(c)(3) organizations or units of government - Must serve youth in…
San Antonio Area Foundation: Legacy Scholars Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The San Antonio Area Foundation's…
Sant La Fellows Program Status: Currently closed for applications Program Type: Year-long leadership development program Geographic Scope: South Florida (Haitian-American community) Target Audience:…
SCCU Difference Maker Scholarships Funder: Superior Choice Credit Union (Wisconsin, US) Overview: SCCU offers four $2,500 scholarships (total $10,000) to high school seniors who demonstrate…
SCF Women's Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stateline Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The SCF Women's Fund Grants aim to empower women…
Schnitzer Foundation CommuniCare Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harold & Arlene Schnitzer Care Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Schnitzer…
Schultz Engagement and Leadership Fellowship Overview: A fellowship combining efforts to engage first-year and upper-class students through peer-to-peer engagement and leadership development.…
Scott Chadwick Scholarship for Emerging Leaders Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Marietta Kiwanis Foundationinc Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary Overview We are about helping…
Scottish Rite Foundation (SRF) Grant Program - Masonic Youth Performance Grants Funder: Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. (SRF) Geographic Scope: National, state, and…
Scottish Rite Foundation Masonic Youth Performance Grants Funder: The Scottish Rite Foundation, Southern Jurisdiction, U.S.A., Inc. (SRF) Purpose: Awards grants to deserving Masonic youth…
Seattle Youth Challenge Award Organization: citiesRISE in partnership with King County's Children, Youth and Young Adults Division Geographic Scope: Seattle/King County, Washington, USA Focus Areas:…
Seeding Disruption Fellowship Funder: The Equity Lab Geographic Scope: DC, US Focus Areas: Education equity, racial equity, disruptive innovation in education Overview The Seeding Disruption…