Youth Development & Leadership Grants

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 651 active youth development & leadership grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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68 Ventures Bowl STEM Scholarship Mobile Alabama Bowl Inc · Foundation ~September · $1K – $1K	~September	$1K – $1K
68 Ventures Bowl Leadership Scholarship Mobile Alabama Bowl Inc · Foundation ~September · $500 – $1K	~September	$500 – $1K
North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program Grant Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program aims to develop community leaders in the region, having graduated over 500 participants since 2004.	Not published	Varies
Rosie’s Striving for a Better Future Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rosie’s Striving for a Better Future Scholarship offers financial support to students in north central Wisconsin, aiming to enhance their educational pursuits at various institutions.	Not published	Varies
Iowa Corn I-LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program Iowa Corn Grower's Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-year intensive leadership development program for industry professionals and farmers to increase knowledge and understanding of the corn industry. This is Class 11 of the program.	Not published	Varies
St. Patrick Centre Ambassador Program Hibernian Charity · Foundation Not published · Varies Young Ambassador Program partnership between the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America and the Saint Patrick Centre in County Down, Northern Ireland.	Not published	Varies
Missional Residencies Quadw Missional Outreach · Foundation Not published · Varies A 9-12 month long-term program designed to support spiritual growth, help discover calling, and practice the way of Jesus through community service and leadership development.	Not published	Varies
African American Foundation of Bartholomew County Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To enhance the quality of life for the African American community, and therefore the broader community.	Not published	Varies
Youth Leadership Council Grant Yakima Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Youth Leadership Council Grant, offered by the Yakima Valley Community Foundation, empowers high school students to drive positive change through philanthropy and leadership.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Youth Award World of Children Inc · Foundation Not published · From $50B Recognizes individuals 21 years old or younger who have made significant contributions in helping other youth.	Not published	From $50B
Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Program Northern New York Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Program, established by the Northern New York Community Foundation, empowers youth by engaging them in philanthropy and community development.	Not published	Up to $25K
Island Thrift Nida Paggao Scholarship Island Thrift · Foundation Not published · $1K Applications are made through Oak Harbor High School's scholarship application process and are reviewed by partners at the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation.	Not published	$1K
Banks Baldwin Foundation Grant The Banks Baldwin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Banks Baldwin Foundation, established in 1994, supports community initiatives that enhance education and the arts, promote self-sufficiency, and foster leadership among youth.	Not published	Varies
TeenWorks Grant Program United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley · Foundation Not published · $1,000 Support youth-led community service and volunteer initiatives TeenWorks™ is a youth engagement program that provides grants to support students in leading community service projects and volunteer initiatives within their schools and…	Not published	$1,000
Sant La Fellows Program Haitian Neighborhood Center Sant LA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Identify, prepare, and support the next generation of civic, academic, business and political leaders in the Haitian-American community.	Not published	Varies
First Tee College Scholarship Program Wichita Kids Golf Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A comprehensive scholarship and mentorship program for First Tee alumni pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program (YNAPP) Grant City of Las Vegas · State Not published · Up to $2K The Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program (YNAPP) provides grants up to $2,000 for youth aged 8 to 18 in Las Vegas to design and implement service learning projects in their neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $2K
Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG) Community Foundation of the Quincy Area · Foundation Not published · Varies My Community Foundation (also known as The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities it serves by…	Not published	Varies
Bernau Family Foundation Grant Bernau Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bernau Family Foundation Grant aims to enhance individual lives and foster positive leadership through funding initiatives that provide long-term solutions.	Not published	Varies
Squared Fellows Program San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Richmond Forum Speech & Debate Initiative The Richmond Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies A community initiative launched in 2018 by The Richmond Forum to bring speech and debate programs to the region's public schools. The initiative provides grants to school districts to start and support competitive debate and speech teams.	Not published	Varies
VFIC Women's Leadership Development Summit Va Foundation for Independent Colleges · Foundation Not published · Varies To provide women and leaders of all ages, backgrounds, and professions the opportunity to practice the socialization of leadership—sharing ideas, developing strategies, encouraging growth, and instilling confidence.	Not published	Varies
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic - Jubilee Trust Fund Grant Synod of the Mid-Atlantic · Foundation Not published · Varies The Synod of the Mid-Atlantic's Jubilee Trust Fund supports mission projects aimed at enhancing African-American leadership within congregations.	Not published	Varies
The Nexus Fellowship Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nexus Fellowship is a fellowship program offered by The Equity Lab designed to support leaders working on education equity and racial justice issues.	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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