Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund Grant

Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Summary

The Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund, part of the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, supports youth-focused projects in the Sturgis area. This permanently endowed fund aims to address the needs of local youth by involving Sturgis High School students in reviewing grant proposals. The foundation emphasizes impactful initiatives in arts, education, health, and community development, ensuring that grants are directed to federal tax-exempt organizations and local entities serving the community.

Overview

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) is a $30M foundation committed to serving the charitable needs of our community and enriching the quality of life for all people in the Sturgis area. SACF is committed to making a positive, lasting impact on quality of life in the communities we serve. Our grant programs support a broad range of programs and projects including, but not limited to, arts and culture, community and economic development, education, health, human services, housing, seniors, and youth. Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund Supports youth-related programs and projects in the Sturgis area. Description The Youth Advisory Councils of Sturgis is a permanently endowed fund within the Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF). Its purpose is to proactively identify and help meet youth-related needs/issues in the Sturgis area. Members are comprised of Sturgis High School students whose primary role is to review grant proposals and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the SACF that will assist projects relating to area youth.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation will only make grants to federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, government entities, school districts, and universities.We will only grant to entities that have submitted all final reports that are due to the Foundation on previous grants they have received from us. Grants must serve residents of the communities in St. Joseph County, Mich.

Ineligibility

While grants to religious organizations are considered, sectarian religious programs are not eligible.We do not make grants to individuals, or grants to cover deficits or other previously incurred obligations.