Youth Development & Leadership Grants

Last updated October 13, 2026

Grantable tracks 651 active youth development & leadership grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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21Wilberforce Emerging Leaders Program 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center · Foundation Not published · Varies To empower young leaders interested in promoting and protecting international religious freedom by providing tangible and effective IRF advocacy skills	Not published	Varies
ROTC/JROTC Outstanding Cadet Award The Sar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PCCF Community Impact Grants Program Putnam County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The PCCF Community Impact Grants Program aims to support diverse charitable initiatives in Putnam County, Indiana.	Not published	$5K
New Generations Service Exchange Rotary International District 6960 Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A short-term, customizable exchange program for young professionals to combine professional development goals with humanitarian service.	Not published	Varies
F.I.S.T. Grant Steuben County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The F.I.S.T. Grant, offered by the Steuben County Community Foundation, supports nonprofit and school projects that positively impact the youth of Steuben County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Curtis Marvin Hohn Endowment Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To provide financial support to South Dakota students attending an in-state institution of higher learning and that demonstrate a commitment to public service.	Not published	Varies
Youth As Resources (YAR) Grants United Way of Kenosha County Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K Funds youth-designed and youth-led community service projects in Kenosha County with youth speaking up for and addressing community needs.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Anna Paulina Grant Anna Paulina Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The Anna Paulina Foundation, established in 1961, is dedicated to supporting public charities in Michigan, particularly in the Flint area.	Not published	$100K – $300K
PA Fair Fund -County 4-H Funds Reimbursement Program Grant Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The PA Fair Fund - County 4-H Funds Reimbursement Program supports county 4-H organizations in Pennsylvania by reimbursing a portion of their annual expenses for activities that foster leadership development.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund The Almanor Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
PeacePlayers Leadership Academy Peaceplayers International · Foundation Not published · Varies A year-long virtual leadership development program for alumni of PeacePlayers programs, with in-person travel opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Teen Trust Grants Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K Teen Trust Grants empowers high school students in Black Hawk County to engage in philanthropy by awarding grants to local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Women's Funding Network Grants New Mexico Fund for Women and Girls · Foundation Not published · $30K	Not published	$30K
Youth Healing Project Mini Grants King County Department of Community and Human Services · State Not published · $10K The Youth Healing Project Mini Grants, funded by the King County Department of Community and Human Services, empower young leaders aged 14-24 in King County to tackle mental health challenges.	Not published	$10K
Lisa McKinstry Memorial Fund Waterloo Community Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support the advancement of the student experience within the WCSD, allowing students to further their passions, life skills, and other interests to become leaders and innovators	Not published	Varies
INCERT One Young World Scholarship Grant One Young World · Foundation Not published · Varies The INCERT One Young World Scholarship empowers young leaders in cybersecurity to tackle global challenges.	Not published	Varies
Golden Key Humanitarian/Service Response Award Grant Golden Key International Honour Society Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Golden Key Humanitarian/Service Response Award recognizes outstanding members of the Golden Key International Honour Society who have excelled in academics, leadership, and community service.	Not published	$500
The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Whipple Foundation Fund Grant, established by Mildred Whipple in 2003, aims to enhance lifelong learning for Douglas County residents.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Airlines Foundation Grant Alaska Airlines Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Alaska Airlines Foundation Grant supports youth in underserved areas of Alaska and Hawaii, focusing on empowering young people through career exploration, mentorship, and skill development.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Youth Engagement Grant Patterson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Patterson Family Foundation is offering funding for programs that engage youth and young adults in rural communities.	Not published	$50K – $500K
Carolina Youth Power Fund Grant Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Carolina Youth Power Fund, a project of the Carolina Youth Partnership, offers grants of $500-$1,000 to support organizing projects led by youth aged 13-25 in North Carolina.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Public Policy Fellowship First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Council Grants Watertown Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $14K 2024 Awards (8 organizations, $10,064.11 total): 2023 Awards (10 organizations, $14,000+ total):	Not published	$14K
Panther Pride Excellence in Leadership Scholarship Impact on Education Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K This scholarship is administered by Impact on Education for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Boulder Lodge #9 and recognizes excellence in leadership among BVSD graduating seniors.	Not published	$1K

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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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