CFNEM: Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council Grants (NEMYAC)

CFNEM: Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council Grants (NEMYAC)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Summary

The Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) offers grants for youth-related programs, distributing approximately $50,000 annually from its endowed funds. The council, composed of 50 students from Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties, promotes community philanthropy and addresses youth needs identified in a triannual assessment. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) non-profits, with a focus on innovative projects that enhance youth wellbeing. Notably, the council prioritizes proposals demonstrating additional funding support.

Overview

NE MI Youth Advisory Council Grant Application Guidelines The Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) is a group of about 50 students, and seven YAC advisors, from the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle. NEMYAC members learn about philanthropy and how to improve their communities through the grant-making process. Permanently endowed funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation allow the students to award approximately $50,000 each year to local non-profit organizations for youth-related programs and projects. Allocation Decisions Half of the available funding will be allocated to programs or projects that address area youth needs as determined by the needs assessment survey. An assessment is completed every three years. Top Issues Stress issues, mental health and depression, self-esteem issues, bullying/cyberbullying,school work/homework.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. About Your OrganizationYour organization must provide benefits to youth within the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency or Presque Isle.Your organization must be recognized as a non-profit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code.Schools and government agencies are also eligible. Grants to religious organizations will be considered only if they serve the general public and do not have religious overtones of a sectarian nature.All applications for public and parochial school youth-related projects must be submitted to the Youth Advisory Council.About Your ProjectGrants are made for future projects only.

Ineligibility

No grants are made to individuals.Grants are not made for routine operating needs or budget deficits.NEMYAC discourages repeated applications for sustained funding of programs.