MCAF Youth Advisory Grant

MCAF Youth Advisory Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cadillac Area Community Foundation
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: April 22, 2025

Summary

The MCAF Youth Advisory Grant supports innovative projects for youth aged 0-18 in Missaukee County, prioritizing non-profits that address specific community needs. The grant encourages imaginative solutions, local volunteer involvement, and collaboration among organizations. Eligible applicants must hold 501(c)(3) status and demonstrate fiscal responsibility. The Cadillac Area Community Foundation funds this initiative, emphasizing the importance of diversity and civic engagement in enhancing youth leadership and growth.

Overview

Missaukee Area Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Grant Program The Youth Committee awards grants for projects and programs for youth, ages 0 – 18 specifically, within Missaukee County. Grants shall be awarded to qualified non-profit organizations that serve the Missaukee County youth based on selections and recommendations by the Youth Advisory Committee. Priority consideration will be given to applicants that: demonstrate an innovative, unique project or program for young people within Missaukee County; identify specific needs or interests of young people, with a project or program designed to meet these needs or interests; illustrate creative uses for grant money to enhance youth learning, leadership, and growth in our area.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Qualified applicants will be nonprofit groups and/or organizations that hold a 501(c)(3) status.Through its grantmaking programs, the Foundation will support organizations that do not intend to deny services, employment, or volunteer involvement on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ancestry, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Ineligibility

Normally, grants will not be made for:General Operating SupportSectarian or political programsEndowments Fund Raising campaignsGrants to individualsConferences