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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STEM and Youth Leadership Grants HB Fuller Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Minnesota STEM and Youth Leadership Grants, offered by the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation, focus on empowering young individuals through STEM education and leadership development.	Not published	$10K – $25K
George W. Mergens Foundation Grant George W Mergens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George W. Mergens Foundation Grant supports educational and experiential opportunities for youth, continuing a legacy of over $12 million in funding.	Not published	Varies
Benjamin Asbell Youth Upsilon Lambda Phi Fraternity Award Grant The Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Benjamin Asbell Youth Award, presented by the Jewish Community Foundation, recognizes outstanding Jewish youth in high school who demonstrate leadership and serve as role models within their communities.	Not published	Varies
The Nachman Justice Award (Student Leader Scholarship) Swipe Out Hunger · Foundation Not published · $1K The Nachman Justice Award honors Marissa Nachman's leadership at Swipe Out Hunger and recognizes individual student leaders in the Swipe Out Hunger network who exemplify core values of justice, compassion, equity, accountability, and…	Not published	$1K
Lloyd Ness Family Fund Grant Noble County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lloyd Ness Family Fund Grant, established by the children of Lloyd Ness in 2019, supports charitable initiatives in Noble and Whitley Counties focusing on education, agriculture, and youth leadership.	Not published	Varies
Plant-for-the-Planet Ambassador Award Plant-for-the-Planet US · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Windward Youth Leadership Grant Harold KL Castle Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Windward Youth Leadership Grant empowers youth in Windward Oahu to engage in community service projects that foster leadership skills and community pride.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Women's Fund of Essex County Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Women’s Fund of Essex County provides grants to non-profit organizations that support at-risk women and girls in Essex County, focusing on gender-specific services.	Not published	Up to $30K
Youth Outdoor Equity Leadership Fund Children & Nature Network · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Mini-grants designed to connect young leaders in communities with funding opportunities to support their nature-based initiatives and outdoor equity work.	Not published	Up to $500
Miss Hispanic Seafair Scholarship Latino Community Fund of Washington State · Foundation Not published · Varies Hispanic Seafair started in 1980 with the intention to unite the Latino community and empower young Latinas to become leaders through education, community service and scholarship.	Not published	Varies
Tom McNabb Young Hibernian Leadership Scholarship Hibernian Charity · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship recognizing and developing young leadership within the AOH. Named after Tom McNabb, beloved deceased Secretary Emeritus and one of the youngest National Presidents.	Not published	Varies
Asheville Young Woman Leadership Award Grant The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Asheville Young Woman Leadership Award, established by Dr. Andrea Gravatt, honors exceptional high school junior women in Buncombe County who exhibit remarkable leadership and community involvement.	Not published	$1K
Civic Participation Fellowship Program - Community Service Project Funding Latino Community Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K This funding opportunity is available to fellows who complete LCF Georgia's Civic Participation Fellowship Program, a transformative three-day in-person initiative aimed at empowering Latino youth and community members.	Not published	Up to $3K
15 Forever Fund Grant Community Foundation Boulder County · Foundation Not published · Varies The 15 Forever Fund Grant, established by the Community Foundation Boulder County, empowers youth by promoting civic engagement and leadership among Boulder County residents aged 0-18.	Not published	Varies
CSFF: Youth Advocacy Project Grant Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation (CSFF) is dedicated to empowering organizations in Routt County, Colorado, through targeted funding opportunities.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Malcolm Jenkins Visionary Impact Scholarship (MJVIS) The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The MJVIS Fund was established November 16, 2023, with gifts from The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation and matching funds through the Scarlet and Gray Advantage Endowed Matching Gift Program.	Not published	Varies
The Green Fund Africa - Micro Grants Program HBCU Green Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting young climate leaders in sub-Saharan Africa by providing micro grants and resources to empower community-driven solutions for climate resilience and sustainability.	Not published	Varies
AKtion Club Leadership Development Fund Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support leadership development for AKtion Club members	Not published	Varies
The Transformative Leader Program The Equity Impact Center · Foundation Not published · $3K An 8-month leadership development and award program for social impact, social justice, and nonprofit leaders addressing systemic inequity through social, cultural, economic, or community-based solutions.	Not published	$3K
Thriving Women Grant Program Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to US $50,000 Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Self-Determination Founded in 1977, Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples emerged from Indigenous communities during the cultural, social, and political renaissance era of the ’60s and ’70s.	Not published	Up to US $50,000
EarthRights Alumni Small Grants Program Earthrights International Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide alumni of EarthRights Mekong training programs with financial support for the implementation of community-led initiatives to protect the environment and human rights.	Not published	Varies
The Philly Service Award The Philly Service Award · Foundation Not published · $100K A pioneering city-wide high school competition focused on championing community service projects led by Philadelphia's promising students.	Not published	$100K
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Prestigious, service-focused honor presented by American colleges and universities.	Not published	Varies
Alumni Leadership Awards Ecology Project International · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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