Last updated June 12, 2026
There are currently 671 active youth leadership grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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 Leadership Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yakima Valley Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Youth Leadership Council Grant, offered…
Youth Leadership Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Humboldt Area Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Youth Leadership Fund, established by Sally and Rick…
Youth Leadership Institute Youth Fund Overview: The yli Youth Fund awards $5,000 each to youth-led projects across multiple California locations. Geographic Scope: - Long Beach - Merced - San…
Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Funding Overview: The Youth Leadership Program is a Valley United Way initiative dating back to the 1990s that gives high school seniors in the Lower Naugatuck Valley…
Youth Making Change Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fund for Santa Barbara Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Youth Making Change Grants program, offered by The…
Youth Neighborhood Association Partnership Program (YNAPP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Las Vegas Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Youth Neighborhood…
Youth of the Year Program Type: Premier, nationally recognized Boys & Girls Clubs leadership program Geographic Scope: Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica members (Santa Monica, Culver City, and…
Youth of the Year Scholarship Program Overview: Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been the Boys & Girls Clubs of America's premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of…
Youth Organizer Leadership Program Program Type: Leadership development and training program (not a grant opportunity) Overview: Young men and women come together to build leadership skills, share…
Youth Organizing RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Interact For Health Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Youth Organizing RFP aims to empower young leaders in Greater…
Youth Outdoor Equity Leadership Fund Funder: Children & Nature Network (MN, US) Overview: Mini-grants designed to connect young leaders in communities with funding opportunities to support their…
Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants Geographic Scope: New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties, Delaware Overview: The DCF supports Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPBs) in each of Delaware's three…
Youth Philanthropy Council Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Council…
Youth Philanthropy Council Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hutchinson Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Council Grants program…
Youth Philanthropy Program Grants Overview: A high school student-led grant-making program that educates students about the philanthropic process while awarding grants to support needs identified by…
Youth Philanthropy Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whatcom Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Youth Philanthropy Project Grant, offered by the…
Youth Philanthropy Service Grants Funder: Legacy Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Lake County, Indiana Award Amount: $500 per grant Purpose To support Youth Philanthropy and Civic Engagement for…
Youth Rural Community Leadership Program - Sweet Home Funder: Rural Development Initiatives (RDI), in partnership with the City of Sweet Home, Oregon Status: Program-based training opportunity (not a…
Youth Tour Essay Contest Overview: A&N Electric Cooperative sponsors local high school and home school juniors to attend the annual National Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. This…
Youth United Way RFP (Request for Proposal) Status: Launched January 19, 2017 Purpose: Support programs that address racism and/or college and career readiness through youth empowerment and community…
Youth Development & Leadership Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.