How much funding does MCAF Youth Advisory Grant provide?

MCAF Youth Advisory Grant provides Up to US $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for MCAF Youth Advisory Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for MCAF Youth Advisory Grant?

Geography: In Missaukee County, prioritizing non-profits that address specific community n; Within Missaukee County. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

MCAF Youth Advisory Grant

Cadillac Area Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Youth Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $1,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

In Missaukee County, prioritizing non-profits that address specific community n
Within Missaukee County

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

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,…

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Normally, grants will not be made for:General Operating Support.
Not eligible: Sectarian or political programs.
Not eligible: Endowments Fund Raising campaigns.
Not eligible: Grants to individualsConferences

Overview

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.

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

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

What Cadillac Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 26
Total given: $457K
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,500–$45K

By dollars: Michigan 89%, Tennessee 10%, Arizona 2%. Top recipient cities: Cadillac, MI; McBain, MI; Lake City, MI.
50% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
23% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.