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.
Boys State Scholarship Overview: American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for high school students. It is a participatory…
BRAID (Bridgebuilders Relating Across Interfaith Differences) Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Interfaith America Amount: More than US $3,000 Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The BRAID…
Brave Heart Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Aspen Institute Inc Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Brave Heart Fellowship, initiated by the Center for Native American Youth at…
Break the Hate Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: One Young World Amount: £5,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Break the Hate Challenge invites young leaders aged 18-35 to combat…
Bridge Builders Program Name: Bridge Builders - Building Bridges, Building Leaders Overview: Grants for youth-led service projects that empower young people to tackle big challenges through community…
Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Earth Island Institute Inc Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Brower Youth Awards for…
Bucks County (BC) Cares Youth Council Overview: A leadership development program designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to learn how to sit on a Board of Directors and become…
Build Investments Award Amount: $1.5 million multi-year unrestricted grants Support Includes: - Multi-year unrestricted grants ($1.5 million) - Deep strategic advisory support - Dedicated New Profit…
Building Community Together Community Service Projects Grant Funder: Sandusky County Communities Foundation (SCCF) Geographic Scope: Sandusky County, Ohio Program Purpose: BCT is a youth-led…
Building Tomorrow Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: One Young World Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Building Tomorrow Scholarship, offered by Holcim in partnership with One Young…
Burke Scholars, Marquette University Award Type: Four-year undergraduate scholarship Award Amount: Full tuition scholarship; scholarship recipients may also receive a stipend for living expenses…
Bush Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bush Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Bush Fellowship empowers individuals across various sectors to amplify…
By Youth For Youth (BYFY) - Youth Grant Program Geographic Scope: Dane County, Wisconsin Program Description: By Youth For Youth is a volunteer committee of Dane County high school students that make…
C. Francis Driscoll Citizenship and Public Affairs Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary…
California Senate Fellows Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State University (CSU) Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The California Senate Fellows Program offers a unique opportunity…
Call for Kindness Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Riley's Way Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Call for Kindness Grant, offered by Riley's Way Foundation,…
Cardinal Health Foundation and United Way Student Success Grants Funder: Cardinal Health Foundation in partnership with United Way of Central Ohio Purpose: To support student success through…
Cardinal Opportunities Mentoring Program Overview: For more than 20 years, the Cardinal Opportunities Mentoring Program has supported more than 100 high school students in the District by matching…
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)-Continuation-Year 4 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: Up…
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)-Continuation-Year 4 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: Up to US…