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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SCF Women's Fund Grants The Stateline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The SCF Women's Fund Grants aim to empower women and girls in the Beloit and Stateline area by addressing critical needs through innovative funding solutions.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Youth Philanthropy Service Grants Legacy Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 To support Youth Philanthropy and Civic Engagement for 6th-12th grade students in Lake County. The goal of these grants is to leverage the strengths of youth to affect change in their communities.	Rolling	$500
Eli B. Michel neverlostneverlate Wilderness Scholarship Whitley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A wilderness scholarship established to honor the legacy of Eli B. Michel, a Whitley County native and accomplished outdoor adventurer who died in a mountaineering accident in 2023.	Not published	Varies
Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund Grant Sturgis Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund, part of the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, supports youth-focused projects in the Sturgis area.	Not published	Varies
National Latino Leadership Symposium 2026 Lideramos · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Latino Leadership Symposium is an annual gathering that uplifts Latino leadership talent and possibilities. National thought leaders and change agents inspire and motivate participants.	Not published	Varies
Serve to Lead Scholarship International Assoc of Lions Clubs · Foundation Not published · Varies The Serve to Lead Scholarship is awarded by the Lubbock Lions Club to recognize and support outstanding youth who demonstrate a commitment to community service, leadership, and the Lions Club mission of serving others.	Not published	Varies
Hurford Youth Fellows National Endowment for Democracy · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program offered by the National Endowment for Democracy focused on youth.	Not published	Varies
Ikaze Refugee Impact Scholarship (IRIS) BRIDGE2RWANDA Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies IRIS is a partnership between Isomo and Agahozo Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) dedicated to expanding opportunities for resilient, high-achieving refugee students.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening the Campus Community Grant Interfaith America · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until the close of the application period or until all funds are allocated, whichever comes first._ In the weeks and months following the 2024 election, it is more important than ever…	Not published	Varies
James E. Greer, Jr. Presidents' Leadership Academy Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Chapter presidents attend an intensive leadership development program that challenges them to create positive change in their chapters and communities.	Not published	Varies
Miriam Singer Sulman Young Leadership Award Jewish Federation of Madison Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes future Jewish leadership and provides funding to attend the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly.	Not published	Varies
Youth Philanthropy Project Grant Whatcom Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Youth Philanthropy Project Grant, offered by the Whatcom Community Foundation, empowers high school students to become community leaders.	Not published	Up to $5K
Youth Philanthropy Council Grants Hutchinson Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to US $1,000 The Youth Philanthropy Council Grants program empowers Reno County students to engage in philanthropy, allowing them to identify needs, review proposals, and make funding decisions.	Not published	Up to US $1,000
Congressional Leadership Academy & Shadow Day Program National Foster Youth Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies A 10-month leadership experience that connects foster youth to decision-makers and members of Congress.	Not published	Varies
Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A youth-led grant program that empowers young people to incite change within their communities in the San Francisco and Bay Area. YEF has been operating since 2010 and has awarded millions of dollars to youth-initiated projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Venture Philanthropy Grants Program Phoenix Benefit Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Phoenix Club of Nashville has been making grants to nonprofits since 2001 through its Venture Philanthropy program.	Not published	Varies
Youth4Youth Grants Vermont Afterschool Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $3K 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 own community-based projects.	Not published	$100 – $3K
Karma for Cara Microgrants Grant Karma for Cara Inc · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K Karma for Cara Microgrants empowers students aged 18 and under to bring their service project ideas to life with funding up to $1,000.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Green Partners Grants: Youth Environmental Leadership Program Minnesota State Government - Hennepin County · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Hennepin County has three Green Partners programs: Environmental Action Program; Youth Environmental Leadership Program; and Youth Environmental Education Program.	Not published	Up to $50K
NWND Fund for Girls Grant Minot Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The NWND Fund for Girls, established by the Minot Area Community Foundation, aims to empower young women in Northwest North Dakota. This grant supports programs that foster leadership, life skills, and strong values among girls.	Not published	Varies
Success Bound Leadership Scholarships Partner-Perth Amboy Redevelopment Team for Neighborhood Enterprise & Revita · Foundation Not published · Varies Removes financial barriers to participation in a college-based summer leadership academy designed for high school students in the Gateway Neighborhood.	Not published	Varies
Doug Baldwin Student Scholarship Program Bloodworks · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership between Bloodworks Northwest, the Family First Community Center Foundation, Doug Baldwin, Boon Boona Coffee, and Arts Unlimited of Renton to provide students with opportunities to cultivate leadership skills, bolster the…	Not published	Varies
Young Leaders Program New England Grassroots Environment Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support efforts with significant leadership by organizers under 25 years old.	Not published	Varies
NextGen Grantmakers Deaconess Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The NextGen Grantmakers initiative, managed by Vision for Children at Risk, empowers young leaders to make funding decisions for projects fostering youth leadership, safety, and mental well-being.	Not published	$10K – $20K

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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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