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 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 Council Program Geographic Focus: Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, NY (with current recruitment in Jefferson County) Purpose: A leadership and civic engagement 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 Voice in Action: Empowering Learners as Leaders Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The 'Youth Voice in Action' initiative by the…
Youth4Youth Grants Overview: A grant program designed to inspire youth-initiated projects that benefit Vermont's young people. Open to Vermont youth ages 10-22 to apply for funding to launch their…
YouthRoots Routt County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yampa Valley Community Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: July 29, 2025 Summary The YouthRoots Routt County…
YSA Summer of Service Awards Funder: Youth Service America Award Amount: $1,000 per award Program Overview Recognizes young change-makers engaged in ongoing volunteer service projects. Awards help…
YSA Youth Grants Overview: Empowers young changemakers ages 5 to 25 to take action against childhood hunger through a partnership with Youth Service America (YSA). Award Details: - Project grants for…
Zonta Club of Denver Young Women in Leadership Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Zonta Club of Denver Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The Zonta Club of Denver Young…
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Geographic Scope: Six-county greater Milwaukee metro area (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties) Target Population: Young women…
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Overview: The Zonta Club of Denver awards scholarships to young women demonstrating exceptional leadership in their schools and communities. Geographic Scope:…
Zonta Young Women in Leadership Award Overview: The Zonta Club of Denver awards this scholarship to recognize young women leaders in their school and community. Award Amount: $1,000 from Zonta Club…