C3F: Youth Needs Grant

C3F: Youth Needs Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

Summary

The C3F Youth Needs Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for Charlevoix County youth by funding impactful projects and programs. Prioritized by the Youth Advisory Committee, grants support mental health initiatives and foster a positive school atmosphere. This funding opportunity invites eligible nonprofits to propose innovative solutions that address youth challenges identified by local assessments. The Community Foundation encourages donor advisors to contribute, reinforcing community support for youth development and well-being.

Overview

Youth Needs Cycle The mission of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Charlevoix County, now and for generations to come. The Community Foundation helps people make a difference close to home by accepting contributions of all sizes. Each year, the Community Foundation makes grants that support a wide variety of organizations, schools, and municipalities in their work. What is the purpose of the Youth Needs Cycle? The purpose of the Youth Needs Cycle is to offer all eligible nonprofit partners the opportunity to apply for projects and programs that support Charlevoix County Youth. The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) will prioritize the applications for funding that meet identified priorities and have merit. All other youth proposals will be considered with the remaining available funding. Individuals, couples, families, and businesses who advise funds at the Community Foundation (donor advisors) may choose to make grants through the cycle as well. Organizations with missions serving youth will be eligible to request general operating support, as part of the Community Foundation’s ongoing response to the Covid-19 pandemic. What kinds of projects or programs are most likely to receive grant funding? Every three years, the C3F YAC conducts a Youth Needs Assessment in which they survey their peers (8th-12th grades) to help identify the areas of need in Charlevoix County, according to youth themselves. Based on the results, the YAC have outlined their areas of focus for youth grantmaking dollars and will evaluate grants with these priorities in mind. Other youth grant requests will be reviewed with remaining grant dollars each cycle. Priority Areas Youth Mental Healthwith grant dollars, the YAC seeks to decrease stigma and increase education around mental health, and/or increase connection to direct services.School Atmosphere: with grant dollars, the YAC seeks to increase acceptance and belonging for youth at school, and/or decrease school-related stress.

Eligibility

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