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.
We Raise Foundation: Emerging Leader Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: We Raise Foundation Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The We Raise Foundation's Emerging Leader Grant…
West Broadway Rising Youth's Job Program Funder: West Broadway Business and Area Coalition (with state-allocated funds) Launch Date: 2026 Total Funding: $250,000 in state-allocated funds Program…
Westchester: Youth Civic Engagement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New York Community Trust Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Westchester Youth Civic Engagement…
Wexner Davidson Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wexner Family Charitable Fund Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Wexner Davidson Fellowship (WDF) is a transformative leadership…
What is Your Legacy of Change? Video Contest with Grant Prizes Status: Second annual contest (announced September 13, 2013) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: - Youth vision for community…
White House Fellows Program Funder: White House Fellows Foundation and Association Program Type: Prestigious leadership and public service fellowship Overview: Founded in 1964 by President Lyndon B.…
William Holland Scholarship Eligibility: College Unbound students who have demonstrated special leadership in their projects or in comparable activities in their communities. Award Type: Scholarship…
Windward Youth Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harold K. L. Castle Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Windward Youth Leadership Grant empowers…
Winston Under 40 Leadership Awards Funder: Greater Winston-Salem Inc. Geographic Scope: Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, North Carolina Purpose: Recognizes 20 of the community's outstanding leaders…
WKKF Community Leadership Network (CLN) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: W K Kellogg Foundation Trust T/A 5315 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Community Leadership…
Women's Fund of Essex County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essex County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund of Essex County provides…
Women's Funding Network Grants Funder: NewMexicoWomen.Org through partnership with Women's Funding Network Geographic Scope: New Mexico statewide Focus Areas: - Women's economic security and…
Women's Leadership Circle (WLC) Seed Grants Overview: Post-graduation micro-grants for women leaders in forest restoration, community development, and wildlife protection across Africa. Geographic…
Woodrow Wilson Leadership School (WWLS) Provider: Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity (Funded by Phi Kappa Psi Foundation) Location: Butler University Program Type: Five-day national leadership development…
Woody and Gayle Hunt - Aspen Institute Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Aspen Institute Inc Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Woody and Gayle Hunt - Aspen Institute Fellowship…
World Future Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: World Future Fund Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The World Future Fund Grant aims to create a sustainable future by addressing social and…
Overview Supporting positive opportunities for youth. Grants are available for programs that improve the quality of life for youth in Newaygo County. Applications are evaluated by members of the…
YEP Grants Program Name: Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP) Grants Overview: YEP Grants are part of the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy program, which teaches young people leadership skills and the…
YMCA Antonio Little Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship Geographic Scope: Rockford community, Illinois Eligibility: - Young man of color - Ages 16 to 19 - Demonstrates excellence in leadership -…
YMCA Teen Leadership Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship Geographic Scope: Rockford community, Illinois Eligibility: - Young individual (any gender) - Ages 16 to 19 - Exemplifies leadership within the…