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.
Youth as Resources Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Door County Community Foundation Amount: US $200 - US $500 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Youth as Resources Grants provide financial…
Youth Award Award Amount: $50,000 minimum grant Purpose: Recognizes individuals 21 years old or younger who have made significant contributions in helping other youth. Target Applicants: Young…
Youth Civic Solutions Competition Administered by: Institute for Citizens & Scholars Purpose: Empower young people to become civic problem-solvers in their communities by competing to develop…
Youth Climate Justice Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Climate Group Inc. Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview About Us The Youth Climate Justice Fund aims to…
Youth Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Watertown Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Youth Council Grant, offered by the Watertown Area Community Foundation,…
Youth Council Grants Overview: Grants designed to inspire youth leadership, connection, and engagement in the third space (out-of-school time). Supports programs in starting or expanding youth…
Youth Council Grants Program Focus: Grants to area youth-serving organizations Mission: Promote leadership and philanthropy among young people; support local organizations serving youth Geographic…
Youth Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Youth Development Grant Program aims to empower California public libraries…
Youth Development Committee Grant Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin Focus Areas: Programs supporting development of middle and high school age youth Eligibility…
Youth Development Grant Funder: Hopkinton Country Club Charitable Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater MetroWest Boston area Focus Areas: Youth development programs that inspire young people to…
Youth Empowered Philanthropy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 12, 2025 Summary Youth Empowered…
Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) Overview: A youth-led grant program that empowers young people to incite change within their communities in the San Francisco and Bay Area. YEF has been operating since…
Youth Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patterson Family Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Patterson Family Foundation is offering funding for…
Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline Program Status: Active (referenced in Frontline Funds strategy) Geographic Scope: US South Overview: The Youth Engagement Leadership Pipeline is part of Southern…
Youth Engagement Participation Program | Cohort One Status: Completed (March 2022 - June 2022) Geographic Scope: California (three YMCAs participated: Anaheim Family YMCA, YMCA of San Joaquin County,…
Youth Engagement Participation Program | Cohort Two Status: Completed (October 2022 - April 2023) Geographic Scope: California (three YMCAs participated: Anaheim Family YMCA, Channel Islands YMCA,…
Youth for Community Improvement (YCI) Fund Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Worcester County, MA Focus Areas: Youth development, community improvement, youth…
Youth for Environmental Leadership & Learning (YELL!) Fellowship Overview: YELL! is a paid fellowship program for young people interested in social justice and environmental protection. The program…
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Overview: The Youth Advisory Council of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation awards grants to support youth-focused initiatives and community programs.…
Youth Grant Committee: Clay County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wabash Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Youth Grant Committee in Clay County…