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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Prince Hall Award Grant Albion Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150 The Prince Hall Award, managed by the Albion Community Foundation, is designed to foster youth leadership, character, and moral development in the greater Albion area.	Not published	Up to $150
S. H. Cowell Foundation Grant S H Cowell Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The S. H. Cowell Foundation Grant focuses on supporting public and nonprofit organizations in Northern and Central California that address acute poverty and promote racial equity.	Not published	Varies
Parent Ambassador Program Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parent Ambassador Program's goal is to: This program is the first of its kind to launch in Nebraska and has received substantial support from local and national partners of NECC.	Not published	Varies
YEP Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies YEP Grants are part of the Youth Engaged in Philanthropy program, which teaches young people leadership skills and the importance of community involvement and philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Cradle to Career Giving Network Aspen Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $420K A pooled giving initiative that brings together local philanthropists to explore issues affecting youth and family outcomes.	Not published	$420K
HKS Center for Public Leadership: David M. Rubenstein Fellowship Grant Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Varies The David M. Rubenstein Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School supports first-year joint-degree students from HKS and Harvard Business School, fostering leaders equipped to tackle global challenges.	Not published	Varies
YouthRoots Routt County Grant Yampa Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The YouthRoots Routt County Grant, offered by the Yampa Valley Community Foundation, empowers high school students in Routt County to become community leaders.	Not published	Varies
Judicial Fellowship Program Grant California State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Judicial Fellowship Program at California State University, Sacramento, offers emerging professionals paid placements in California's superior courts and Judicial Council offices.	Not published	Varies
Rural Governance Fellowship First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Carolina Youth Power Fund (CYPF) Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Carolina Youth Power Fund supports youth-led and youth-focused organizations working on civic engagement, voter registration, financial literacy, environmental justice, and democracy reform.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Internship Program Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An educational program designed to deliver opportunities to young people ("Roterns") in various vocations and professional fields while developing administrative and organizational skills.	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPB) Grants Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $65K The DCF supports Youth Philanthropy Boards (YPBs) in each of Delaware's three counties.	Not published	$65K
Nonprofit Grants The Womens Fund of Herkimer & Oneida County Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $27K	Not published	Up to $27K
Leadership Accelerator Fund DT Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies DT Institute operates as both a funder and implementer. The grants made to organizations are expected to build, test, and advance bold, innovative approaches to development.	Not published	Varies
PIVOT Program (Nelson Leadership Institute) The Endowment Fund of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity · Foundation Not published · $250 PIVOT is an intensive journey for undergraduate Phi Psis built on learning the small changes leaders make that have maximum impact.	Not published	$250
(WE) Lead Fellowship Program Woodlawn United Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A 14-week community-focused leadership development program designed to address the Woodlawn Community's gap in access to leadership development opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Jeff M. Kindig Future Leaders Scholarship NSCA Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the NSCA Education Foundation's comprehensive scholarship and award programs designed to support the next generation of integration industry professionals.	Not published	Varies
Moreau Honors Leadership Grants Stonehill College Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies All Honors Scholars in the Moreau Honors Program have the opportunity to apply for Moreau Honors Leadership Grants, awarded to support student leadership, research and conference presentations.	Not published	Varies
California Senate Fellows Program Grant California State University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The California Senate Fellows Program offers a unique opportunity for individuals to immerse themselves in the legislative process.	Not published	Varies
Jimmy Clemens Youth Ambassador Award Central Ohio - Usbc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Jimmy Clemens Youth Ambassador Award (Central Ohio USBC) is a one-time $500 award deposited into the winning youth bowler's SMART account, recognizing leadership, dedication, and sportsmanship.	Not published	$500
Knight Emerging City Champions Knight Foundation CO M Scholz · Foundation Not published · Varies Knight Foundation is eager to support a new group of rising civic leaders ready to turn their creative ideas into action—and join a growing network of community leaders transforming Knight cities from the ground up.	Not published	Varies
Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards Grant Morgan Stanley Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards aim to fund innovative mental healthcare solutions for children in the U.S. This initiative invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) charities with revenues under $5 million to submit projects.	Not published	$100K
Oratorical Contest American Legion · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students.	Not published	Up to $18K
Cultivate: Women of Color Leadership Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 2013, Cultivate has and continues to build a cadre of emerging women of color leaders engaged in social, economic, and racial justice movements and whose collective voice and power can be leveraged to a shared vision of the Chicago…	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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