The Youth Leadership Fund, established by Sally and Rick Botzler after their Peace Corps service in Mexico, supports K-12 youth leadership development with a focus on environmental, sustainability, and community responsibility projects in Humboldt County. Grants encourage projects that promote leadership skills, especially among underserved and historically marginalized communities. Programs must demonstrate measurable outcomes in environmental impact, community benefit, and youth leadership development. Collaboration with other organizations and evidence of past success are valued. The maximum grant size is $1,500.