Youth Lead Act

This bill keeps federal grants going through 2030 to help four youth groups—the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4‑H, and FFA—try new pilot projects that grow their programs in rural areas and small towns. The grants come through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and are meant to expand access for kids outside big cities.

It also sets aside $5,000,000 each year from 2026 to 2030 to fund these efforts, supporting activities that bring more learning, leadership, and community service opportunities to rural youth.

Key points

• Who is affected: Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4‑H, FFA, and families in rural areas and small towns.
• What changes: Continued federal grants for pilot projects to expand youth programs in rural communities; $5 million per year is authorized for 2026–2030 .
• When: Funding covers fiscal years 2026 through 2030.