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.
TeenWorks™ Grant Program Geographic Scope: Greater Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania (Lehigh, Northampton, and Carbon Counties) Administering Organization: United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Purpose:…
The Artemis Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Artemis Fund Grant, managed by high school students at Kentucky…
Overview Focus Areas Bohemian Fund believes in creating an equitable community where everyone belongs. We make grants to organizations that build equity into their work in three areas: Ensure All…
The CRAYON Fund Full Name: Cool Resources Accessible for Youth Opportunities in Neighborhoods Overview: The CRAYON Fund provides event-based micro-grants that support activities and projects that…
The Green Fund Africa - Micro Grants Program Overview: Supporting young climate leaders in sub-Saharan Africa by providing micro grants and resources to empower community-driven solutions for climate…
The John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weingart Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The John W. Mack Movement…
The Mom Fund Overview: Scholarship and support fund created in 2022 by a group of GSBA Board Members (past and present) with a shared vision of nurturing GSBA Rising Leaders. Geographic Scope:…
The Mom Fund Overview: A fund created in 2022 by a group of GSBA Board Members (past and present) with a shared mission to nurture GSBA rising leaders. Founded: 2022 Purpose: To nurture and support…
The Nachman Justice Award Overview: 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…
The National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women's Initiatives Funder: New York Women's Foundation Inc (lead/participating organization) Overview: A dynamic national effort by leading women's…
The Nexus Fellowship Funder: The Equity Lab Geographic Scope: DC, US Focus Areas: Education equity, racial equity, leadership development Overview The Nexus Fellowship is a fellowship program offered…
The Organizing Accelerator Status: Active Geographic Scope: Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, West Virginia (Groundwork states) Overview: A first-of-its-kind partnership between Groundwork Fund and the…
The Pattis Family Foundation Summer Leadership Program Program Type: Paid summer internship for college students Sponsors: The Pattis Family Foundation (primary), Ora Kathleen-Flynn Family Foundation…
The Philly Service Award Overview: A pioneering city-wide high school competition focused on championing community service projects led by Philadelphia's promising students. Key Information - Total…
The purpose of this program is to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service projects. Rather than providing monetary awards, this program…
The Rising Wildlife Leaders - Amazonia Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wildlife Conservation Network Inc Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Rising Wildlife…
The Transformative Leader Program Overview: An 8-month leadership development and award program for social impact, social justice, and nonprofit leaders addressing systemic inequity through social,…
The Truman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT FUND Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Truman Scholarship,…
The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant, established by Mildred Whipple in…
The William and Geraldine Curry Scholarship for Academic and Community Leadership Established by: Dr. Arthur Dunning and Karen Baynes-Dunning Leadership: Dr. Dunning and Mr. Taylor Jones serve as…