North Central Michigan CF: NCMCF Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants

North Central Michigan CF: NCMCF Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The North Central Michigan CF: NCMCF Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants empower local youth from Crawford, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties to promote philanthropy by awarding grants to non-profit organizations benefiting individuals under 18. Prioritizing projects addressing pressing youth issues such as mental health, substance use, and bullying, the YAC fosters community improvement while enhancing members' understanding of grant-making. This initiative, supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, ensures impactful contributions to youth-centric programs.

Overview

NCMCF Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants NCMCF Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of students from Crawford, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties. Working with adult advisors, the members learn about philanthropy and how to improve their communities through the grant-making process. Using funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the students award grants to local non-profit organizations that are supporting projects and programs that benefit youth under the age of 18 in the three-county area of NCMCF. About Allocation Decisions All allocation recommendations are made by a consensus of the YAC members attending the review meeting. No staff member votes on decisions regarding fund allocations. All recommendations for allocations must be approved by vote of the NCMCF Board of Directors at their quarterly meeting in February. Highest priority will be given to projects or programs addressing the following youth needs as determined by the tri-annual needs assessment survey: Vaping/smoking/tobacco use Hygiene Depression/mental health Stress issues Teen drug use Bullying Teen suicide Body image / appearance issues Underage alcohol use Eating disorders

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. About Your OrganizationYour organization must provide benefits to those within the geographic area of Crawford, Ogemaw, or Oscoda County.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.Grants are made for future projects only.You may apply for funding from each county.

Ineligibility

No grants are made to individuals.Grants are not made for routine operating needs or budget deficits.If your program has been funded either two consecutive years or two consecutive grant cycles, you are not eligible to apply for this program, though you may apply for other programs/projects within your organization.