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A curated list of opportunities for young people ages 18 to 24 in civil dialogue, civic engagement, and leadership development.

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Find Your Next Opportunity

A curated list of opportunities for young people ages 18 to 24 in civil dialogue, civic engagement, and leadership development.

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Know of an opportunity that should be here?

AGE
OPPORTUNITY TYPE
FORMAT
COMPENSATION
THEME
TIME COMMITMENT
AGE
OPPORTUNITY TYPE
FORMAT
COMPENSATION
THEME
TIME COMMITMENT

  • Civil Dialogue,Leadership Development

    KidsKonnectUkraine

    Will+Skill

    Teens join a free four-week online program with 10 to 20 peers from different countries, run with Scholas Occurrentes, to explore social challenges, develop community projects, and present them in a video contest. Applications are due Nov. 5.

    Application Deadline: November 5, 2026

    Format: Virtual

  • Civic Engagement,Leadership Development

    City of Chicago Department of Environment

    Chicago Youth Climate Action Fund

    Teams of at least two Chicago residents ages 15-24 can apply for $1,000 to $5,000 to lead a climate project in their neighborhood, such as a community garden, a waste-reduction effort, or extreme-heat preparation. Funds are received through a 501(c)(3) sponsoring organization, and projects run through April 15, 2027.

    Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

    Format: In-Person

  • Civic Engagement,Leadership Development

    Campus Compact

    Up to Us Fiscal Leadership Lab

    Undergraduates train in fiscal policy, advocacy, and organizing over six months (December to May), with virtual national trainings and regional in-person sessions. Free, with travel stipends and a paid trip to Washington, DC.

    Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

    Format: Hybrid

  • Civic Engagement,Leadership Development

    City of Richmond, RVAgreen 2050

    Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrants

    Young people ages 15 to 24 in Richmond, Virginia, can apply for microgrants of $1,000 to $5,000 to lead their own climate action projects in their communities. Applications are due Nov. 6.

    Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

    Format:

  • Civic Engagement,Leadership Development

    Schenectady County

    Schenectady County Youth Commission

    Students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade in Schenectady County, New York, can apply to serve on the county’s Youth Commission. The county will select 16 students. Applications are due Nov. 6.

    Application Deadline: November 6, 2026

    Format: In-Person

  • Civic Engagement,Civil Dialogue

    Interactivity Foundation

    Collaborative Discussion Emerging Fellowship 2027

    Emerging fellows spend a year leading and studying small-group discussions about democracy and public issues. The fellowship pays a $6,000 stipend and covers travel. Applications are due Nov. 8 at midnight ET.

    Application Deadline: November 8, 2026

    Format:

  • Leadership Development

    Bow Seat Ocean Awareness Programs

    Future Blue Youth Council 2027

    Young people ages 16 to 21 who have taken part in a Bow Seat program before can apply to join a paid youth council that works on ocean conservation. Council members receive up to $1,200. Applications are due Nov. 9.

    Application Deadline: November 9, 2026

    Format:

  • Leadership Development

    Shannon Leadership Institute

    Shannon Leadership Institute 2027 Nominations

    Nominate a community, nonprofit, or civic leader for a leadership cohort focused on reflection, purpose, and values.

    Application Deadline: November 10, 2026

    Format: In-Person

  • Civic Engagement,Civil Dialogue

    Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange (Art of the Rural)

    Kentucky RUX Microgrants

    Microgrants for RUX network members to host Regional Meetups, Story Suppers, and Civic Strength Clubs in Kentucky communities.

    Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

    Format: In-Person

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