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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Emerging Leaders Program Emgage Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Emerging Leaders Program seeks to mentor the next generation of Muslim American civic leaders by connecting them to and training them with expert practitioners in the field.	Not published	Varies
BRAID (Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences) Fellowship Grant Interfaith America · Foundation Not published · $3K The BRAID Fellowship, initiated by Interfaith America, addresses rising prejudice in higher education by fostering a national network of undergraduate student leaders.	Not published	$3K
Future Youth Involvement (FYI) Fund Mini Grant Tuscola County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250 The Future Youth Involvement (FYI) Fund Mini Grant, managed by the Tuscola County Community Foundation, empowers school-sanctioned student organizations to engage in philanthropy and leadership.	Not published	Up to $250
Claire M. Hubbard Young Leaders in Conservation Fellowship Program Grant The Nature Conservancy · Foundation Not published · Up to $27K The Claire M. Hubbard Young Leaders in Conservation Fellowship Program, hosted by The Nature Conservancy in Nebraska, offers a year-long opportunity for recent college graduates in conservation fields.	Not published	Up to $27K
Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network Grant Annie E Casey Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Juvenile Justice Applied Leadership Network, supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, fosters collaboration among teams of juvenile justice leaders to improve outcomes for at-risk youth.	Not published	Varies
Chicago Commitment: Advancing Leadership Grant John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chicago Commitment: Advancing Leadership Grant aims to support diverse leaders from historically marginalized communities, fostering equity and inclusion in civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Seeding Justice General Grantmaking Program Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · $10K – $15K Seeding Justice's primary grantmaking program that uses participatory grantmaking (PGM) to support social change organizing.	Not published	$10K – $15K
David and Donna Batelaan Fund: Service Leadership Programs - Builders Club, Key Clubs and Circle K Clubs Grant Florida Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Florida Kiwanis Foundation was created in 1971 by Former Kiwanis Governor Robert Thal. Since 1971, Florida Kiwanis Foundation has been supporting Kiwanis Clubs, Divisions, and students make a real impact in the state of Florida.	Not published	Up to $1K
Junior Fellowship Program National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership · Foundation Not published · Varies A character-driven leadership initiative designed to cultivate leadership in high school students through an intensive five-day boot camp followed by a nine-month fellowship.	Not published	Varies
Youth Leadership Council (YLC) Grant Program Yakima Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K A grant program administered by local high school students who select and recommend organizations to receive funding. Five organizations selected, each receiving $20,000:	Not published	$20K – $100K
NorthStar Liberatory Training Collective Chicago Freedom School · Foundation Not published · $1K Since 2019, the NorthStar Liberatory Training Collective has prepared BIPOC young adults ages 17-24 to develop and implement healing-centered and trauma-informed practices within learning spaces such as public schools and youth…	Not published	$1K
Community Fellows Program Institute for Nonprofit Practice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fully funded, academic-year fellowship for high-potential, emerging nonprofit and community leaders with emphasis on social justice, community organizing, and building social capital and influence.	Not published	Varies
Interfaith Leadership Fund Interfaith America · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Girls Giving Grants (G3) Impact Austin Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K Girls Giving Grants (G3), a youth initiative of Impact Austin, empowers young women in grades 8-12 to make a difference through grantmaking.	Not published	$8K
The Mom Fund The GSBA Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund created in 2022 by a group of GSBA Board Members (past and present) with a shared mission to nurture GSBA rising leaders. To nurture and support GSBA rising leaders through financial and mentorship support.	Not published	Varies
AI for Good Scholarship Grant One Young World · Foundation Not published · Varies The AI for Good Scholarship enables five exceptional young leaders to attend the One Young World Summit 2025 in Munich at no cost, including travel and accommodation.	Not published	Varies
Stoneleigh Fellowship Grant Stoneleigh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K – $450K The Stoneleigh Fellowship offers visionary leaders funding to transform systems serving youth, focusing on innovative research and policy changes.	Not published	$200K – $450K
Assembly Fellowship Program Recess Activities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in 2020, the Assembly Fellowship program serves as a window to deeper engagement with Recess and expanded creative fields, while strengthening self-determination, advocacy, and self-actualization.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Leader Fellowship Stoneleigh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Organizations submit an application form and a two-page summary describing the project they are interested in pursuing with an Emerging Leader Fellow. See Letter of Inquiry deadline above.	Not published	Varies
Boys State American Legion · Foundation Not published · Varies Boys State is a program developed by the American Legion to provide qualified male high school juniors with a practical government course.	Not published	Varies
Family Power Fund : Project Grants Headwaters Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $125K The Family Power Fund by Headwaters Foundation supports nonprofits that empower families to lead health policy advocacy in Western Montana.	Not published	Up to $125K
Unidas Youth Leadership Program - Teen Philanthropy Grants The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · $5K Unidas is an award-winning after-school teen program that teaches high school-aged young women and gender-expansive teens about leadership, philanthropy, and social justice.	Not published	$5K
NYC Fund for Girls and Young Women New York Women's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The first of its kind in the United States, the NYC Fund for Girls and Young Women pools resources to invest in nonprofit efforts that promote the well-being and leadership of young women as change agents.	Not published	Varies
Interfaith Innovation Fellowship Grant Interfaith America · Foundation Not published · $5K The Interfaith Innovation Fellowship, offered by Interfaith America, empowers leaders to develop interfaith projects that address community needs.	Not published	$5K

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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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