The YAC is part of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s commitment to supporting Youth and Education in our region. The YAC awards grants to youth-serving nonprofits, including schools, within the Community Foundation’s seven-county service area.
The Application is Currently Closed
Grant Application Is Closed
Here are a few key facts about applications to the Youth Leadership Fund:
- We will consider fiscally sponsored organizations
- Grants generally range in size from $2,500 to $20,000 and are made twice a year
- Grants are made only to youth-led programs, meaning that youth are involved in the vision for the project, the development of the application, and will be involved in implementing the work if a grant is received; it’s great if the youth have adult allies who are assisting or supporting them in their effort, but youth must be involved for a grant to be considered
- Proposed projects should enhance young people’s knowledge of critical issues facing southeast Michigan
- Proposed projects should strengthen existing partnerships or promote new partnerships that can bring together young people of different backgrounds
- School districts may apply in addition to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; thus, if a group of youth is working within their school to better their community in some way, the district may apply for support for the project
- Applications will be reviewed by a group of young people the Community Foundation oversees called the Youth Advisory Committee; they make grant recommendations to the Community Foundation’s Board
Questions? Feel free to contact
Ashley Jackson
Program Officer, Youth and Education
313.961.6675
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