Youth Development & Leadership Grants

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 651 active youth development & leadership grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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US Senator Chris Van Hollen's Fall Internship Program The Patuxent Partnership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide unique educational and professional development opportunities for students in Senator Van Hollen's Capitol Hill, Rockville and Baltimore offices. Internships are available in three locations:	Not published	Varies
W.I.L.D. (Wilderness Investing in Leadership Development) Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The W.I.L.D. Scholarship, offered by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, supports graduating seniors from designated high schools in several counties.	Not published	Varies
Scottish Rite Foundation Masonic Youth Performance Grants The Supreme Council 33 ANC&ACCEPTED Scottish Rite of Freemasonry S Jr · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Awards grants to deserving Masonic youth organizations to support critical programs and initiatives. Applicants must be from ONE of the following Masonic youth organizations:	Not published	$1K – $10K
President's Leadership Class East Central University Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K	Not published	$2K – $5K
Youth for Environmental Leadership & Learning (YELL!) Fellowship Center for Earth Energy and Democracy · Foundation Not published · $500 YELL! is a paid fellowship program for young people interested in social justice and environmental protection. The program empowers youth of color to make a difference in their communities through learning and hands-on community projects.	Not published	$500
Rotary Club of Wausau Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Rotary Club of Wausau Scholarship provides significant financial support to deserving students in north central Wisconsin. Administered by the Community Foundation, it awards up to five scholarships of $1,000 each annually.	Not published	$1K
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An intensive leadership development program for young people to develop skills, build confidence, and make connections with leaders in their community and around the world.	Not published	Varies
CFRRR: Youth In Philanthropy Grant Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region's Youth in Philanthropy Grant empowers local youth by providing them with decision-making authority and funding to tackle pressing issues in their communities.	Not published	$10K
Leadership Internships & Educational Opportunities Kappa Delta Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kappa Delta Foundation provides funding for Kappa Delta collegians to participate in leadership training and educational internships during the summer.	Not published	Varies
Young Women's Initiative Washington Area Women's Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Remembering Our Sisters Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Remembering Our Sisters program empowers Indigenous women and femme-identifying youth, aged 18-24, to advocate against the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and…	Not published	Varies
Rotary Peace Fellowships Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fully funded academic fellowships for professionals to study at Rotary Peace Centers.	Not published	Varies
Live Like Sam and Cole Sport PCHS Community Scholarship Live Like Sam Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Recognize high school seniors who demonstrate character and live by Live Like Sam C.A.R.E. principles (Community, Athletics, Responsibility, Education).	Not published	$1K
Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation: Community Leadership Fund Grant Felix E Martin Jr Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Felix E. Martin Jr. Foundation Community Leadership Fund provides essential support for leadership development in Muhlenberg County, KY. It aims to empower individuals and groups seeking innovative solutions to local challenges.	Not published	Varies
Helene D. Stoneman Scholarship and Civic Leadership Program Youthbuild Global Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Helene D. Stoneman Scholarship and Civic Leadership Program provides awards to outstanding YouthBuild graduates across the U.S. who have been recognized for excellence in civic engagement, community leadership and academic achievement…	Not published	$1K
Seeding Disruption Fellowship Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seeding Disruption Fellowship is a fellowship program offered by The Equity Lab designed to support emerging leaders working to disrupt and transform education systems.	Not published	Varies
Rosenberg Foundation Grants Rosenberg Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Rosenberg Foundation is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers to equity and opportunity for Californians. Through its grantmaking, it focuses on areas such as leadership development, criminal justice reform, and immigrant rights.	Not published	Up to $100K
Hispanic Impact Fund Grants Austin Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Hispanic Impact Fund Grants, managed by the Austin Community Foundation, aim to enhance economic mobility for Hispanic Central Texans.	Not published	Up to $50K
CF Summer Fellowship Program Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $7K The Summer Fellowship Program helps build the organizational capacity of Franklin County nonprofits by facilitating a powerful partnership between the nonprofits and students interested in the nonprofit sector.	Not published	$7K
Youth Grow Program Growing Gardens · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth Grow uses positive experiences in school gardens to help young people gain new perspectives on food, health, and the world around them. The program operates across multiple school levels with age-appropriate programming.	Not published	Varies
Student Leadership Accelerator (SLA) Program The Amalfi Jets Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · College scholarships for top 3 fundraisers The Student Leadership Accelerator (SLA) Program is the leading philanthropic leadership program for high-school students and emerging young leaders.	Not published	College scholarships for top 3 fundraisers
Urban Youth Ministry Certification Program Hispanic Ministry Center · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K	Not published	$2K – $2K
FDL and Dodge County Rural Vitality Grants Fond Du Lac Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fond du Lac Area Foundation and Beaver Dam Area Community Foundation are honored to partner with Compeer Financial to support rural vitality in our communities.	Not published	Varies
Gilbert J. Spiegel Memorial Fund Jewish Federation of Delaware Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A permanent restricted endowment of the Jewish Fund for the Future	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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