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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Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council Grants Coffeyville Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Coffeyville Area Junior Advisory Council Grants support local youth initiatives by empowering high school students to engage in philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Diller Teen Fellows The Gerald S and Miriam M Friedkin Supporting Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A Federation program (Fed Fellows) designed to educate and develop the next generation of Jewish community leaders.	Not published	Varies
Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant Elbridge Stuart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dwight Stuart Youth Fund Grant supports organizations providing essential services to underserved youth in Los Angeles County.	Not published	Varies
Youth Rural Community Leadership Program - Sweet Home Rural Development Initiatives Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mayor's Youth Leadership Council (MYLC) Marion County Commission on Youth Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership between MCCOY and the City of Indianapolis with support from the Lilly Endowment.	Not published	Varies
Trinity Leadership Fellows Grant Trinity Church Wall Street · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Trinity Leadership Fellows program, hosted by Trinity Church Wall Street, is a transformative two-year fellowship designed for emerging leaders of faith.	Not published	Up to $8K
Peter Chortek Leadership Award Chortek Weisman Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Peter Chortek Leadership Award, established in 2011 by the Chortek family and facilitated by the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego, recognizes Jewish high school students in San Diego who make a difference through innovative…	Not published	$5K
Young Professionals Network (YPN) The Eurasia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies YPN is a professional development network that helps prepare the next generation of experts and leaders focusing on the Eurasia region.	Not published	Varies
Youth In Philanthropy Grant Funding Northern Piedmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) program empowers local teenagers to engage in philanthropic activities by providing them with funding, mentorship, and hands-on experience in grant-making.	Not published	Varies
Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Grant Solon E Summerfield Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Solon E. Summerfield Foundation Grant focuses on empowering youth in the NYC-Metro area by fostering partnerships with nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Tomorrow's Leaders Today (TLT) Grant Cycle Scranton Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Scranton Area Community Foundation is on a mission to enhance the quality of life for all people in Northeastern Pennsylvania through the development of organized philanthropy.	Not published	Up to $5K
Youth Ambassador Program Desert Forum Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Youth Town Hall is currently accepting applications for 2027. Youth Ambassadors will hold a leadership role among the 150 students in attendance at each of the four events throughout the year.	Not published	Varies
Allison, Gail Honorary Fund Orange Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Marcia Ann Boden Leadership Grant Endowment Alpha XI Delta Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant funding provided by the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation to support leadership development. Leadership development through attendance at The Founders' Academy or other national leadership conferences	Not published	Varies
Key Club Leadership Development Fund Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support leadership development for Key Club members	Not published	Varies
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants McPherson County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A county-wide group of young volunteers, ages 13 to 18, who:	Not published	Varies
Youth Leadership Fund Grant Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Youth Leadership Fund, established by Sally and Rick Botzler, aims to foster youth leadership skills in underserved communities by supporting K-12 initiatives focused on environment, sustainability, and community responsibility.	Not published	Up to $2K
Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant Planet Women · Foundation Not published · $45K Grant supporting the Indigenous Women's Leadership Network's mission to create a platform for Native women working on water and natural resource issues.	Not published	$45K
Richmond Forum Scholars Program The Richmond Forum · Foundation Not published · Varies A selective volunteer program for five of the region's highest-achieving and most impressive high school juniors to work behind-the-scenes at The Richmond Forum's speaker series and interact with national and international leaders.	Not published	Varies
LOFT Fellowship (Leaders on the Fast Track) The Leadership Network · Foundation Not published · $9K – $108K Senior leaders with at least 2 election cycles of experience on political campaigns or in public service roles (Capitol Hill, state government, etc.). Relevant prior roles include: Applications for the 2025 cohort are currently CLOSED.	Not published	$9K – $108K
Gulf Coast Leadership Institute Grant Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies For aspiring, emerging, and experienced leaders to grow to become action-oriented individuals in their communities. At Gulf Coast, we believe that leadership is the foundation of community.	Not published	Varies
Nancy DiGrezio Memorial Scholarship Young Women's Christian Association of Newburyport · Foundation Not published · Varies Awarded annually to a high school senior who demonstrates leadership, peacemaking, tolerance, understanding of differences, and empowers peers to respond to acts of intolerance and discrimination.	Not published	Varies
LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens) Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing · Foundation Not published · Varies LOFT is a five-day, sleep-away leadership program for high school students (ages 14-18) who are deaf or hard of hearing and use listening and spoken language as their primary mode of communication.	Not published	Varies
First Tee National Scholarship Program Arizona Golf and Life Skills Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies First Tee Scholars are purpose-driven leaders who embody core values, excel academically, and are committed to using their education and character to create positive impact in their communities and beyond.	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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