Youth & Young Adult Leadership Development Grants

The Synod of the Northeast deeply values the gifts and energy of our young people and is committed to creating spaces where their presence and leadership are welcomed, celebrated, and empowered at every level of our shared life.

Young leaders are not only the future—they are essential voices shaping the church and community today. Their insights, creativity, and passion help us faithfully respond to the challenges and opportunities of this moment while building a foundation for generations to come.

To encourage and strengthen this vital leadership, the Synod is pleased to offer Youth and Young Adult Leadership Development Grants. These grants support initiatives—both new and ongoing—that nurture leadership skills, amplify young voices, and foster meaningful engagement within the church and beyond.

The Synod is committed to making the Youth and Young Adult Leadership Development Grants more accessible to the diverse communities we serve. We are pleased to announce that the grant application has now been translated into Spanish and Korean to assist applicants in better understanding the grant’s purpose, priorities, and process.

These translations are designed to support your preparation process, helping you and your team embrace the vision and values behind the grant more clearly and confidently.

Please note: While these translations are available to guide your preparation, all final applications must still be submitted in English through our grant software platform, Foundant, which only operates in English. We encourage you to identify someone within your grant team or church community who can help translate your final responses into English before submission.