CMAF Youth Advisory Council Funding

The Columbus Medical Association Foundation's Youth Advisory Council awards grants and sponsorships of up to $2,000 each to programs improving the health and wellness of youth in central Ohio; in the first six months of 2026 the Council awarded $13,500. Eligibility: applicant must be a 501(c)(3) organization or a county/state/federal government agency. Projects must target youth in central Ohio and address the Council's health funding priorities; youth leadership in developing and implementing the project is strongly encouraged, and grantees must recognize CMAF's Youth Advisory Council in publicity. Grants are typically for workshops or projects within a school, nonprofit and/or youth group; sponsorships must be for community-wide, all-inclusive events. The Council does NOT fund individuals, private foundations, religious or political activities, ongoing operating funds, indirect/administrative overhead (including staff salaries), deficits, endowments or research. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month, so the cycle is monthly and rolling.

Complete the Youth Advisory Council Funding Application (linked on the page alongside the Grantmaking Guidelines) and submit to the CMA Foundation by 4:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month. Submit by email to youthcouncil@cmafohio.org or by mail to Youth Advisory Council Coordinator, 1390 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215.