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.
Colin Caruthers Young Hunter Award Status: Active annual award program Overview: This award honors young hunters who prioritize their time to be active both in the field and in their school and…
Collaborative Grants Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing annual program Overview: LEEF's Collaborative Grants program…
Community & Civic Leadership – Collective Power & Policy Change Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Chicago Community Trust Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary…
Community Building Grants Funder: Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Geographic Scope: Baton Rouge, LA Mission: The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students is committed to enriching the community by…
Community Fellows Program Overview: A fully funded, academic-year fellowship for high-potential, emerging nonprofit and community leaders with emphasis on social justice, community organizing, and…
Community Foundation of Westmoreland - Visionaries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Westmoreland…
Community Grants Program Name: Community Grants - Fostering Community Engagement Overview: Grants that strengthen opportunity for young people of all abilities by investing in local organizations…
Community Leadership Scholarship Funder: South Central Power Company Foundation Geographic Scope: 24-county service territory of South Central Power Company (Ohio) Eligibility: - High school seniors…
Community Organizing Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peace Development Fund Amount: Approximately US $5,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Community Organizing Grants Program by the…
Community Values Scholarship Funder: UW Credit Union Background: Established in 2013, marking its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The scholarship has honored the volunteerism, activism, and mentorship…
Community Youth Volunteer Award Overview: Given annually to a high school age girl who is pursuing her leadership aspirations through volunteer service. Eligibility: - High school age girl -…
Congressional Leadership Academy & Shadow Day Program Geographic Scope: National, with in-person Shadow Day in Washington, D.C. Program Overview: A 10-month leadership experience that connects foster…
Conservation Leadership Corps Program Type: Educational leadership development program for college students Geographic Scope: Louisiana Eligibility: - Current college/university students (Freshman…
Constantine Youth Advisory Council Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Constantine Youth Advisory Council Fund, managed by…
Courtney Caron-Peters Woman of Resilience Scholarship Overview: Scholarship/grant opportunity providing support for leadership development and education. Geographic Scope: - Restricted to collegiate…
Cradle to Career Giving Network Overview: A pooled giving initiative that brings together local philanthropists to explore issues affecting youth and family outcomes. The network allocates collective…
Creating New Economies Fund (CNEF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Philanthropy Works Amount: US $8,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Creating New Economies Fund (CNEF)…
CSFF: Youth Advocacy Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craig-Scheckman Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Craig-Scheckman Family…
Cultivate: Leadership Program Funder: Crossroads Fund Inc (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Focus Areas: Leadership development for Women of Color in social justice movements Description: A…
Overview 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…