Youth Leadership Grants

Youth Leadership Grants support rising youth leaders to implement projects that contribute to positive social, economic, cultural, or environmental change in their communities. Projects are youth-led and youth-focused. Priority is given to community development initiatives that build infrastructure, services, and systems that improve the lives of youth; youth empowerment projects that promote volunteerism and respect for diversity and inclusivity; and youth advocacy initiatives that promote youth involvement in local decision-making and youth constituency needs. The maximum grant award amount is 5,000 USD for projects that last up to six months.