Youth Advisory Committee Fund Grant

The Youth Advisory Committee Fund, managed by the Albion Community Foundation, supports local youth initiatives and development within the greater Albion area. This fund allows young people to engage in philanthropy by advising on grantmaking, providing hands-on experience. Eligible applicants include nonprofit public charities and faith institutions serving the community. Grants provide up to $5,000 to enhance youth-focused programs, fostering community improvement and cultural heritage.

To advance these priorities, we maintain an endowment comprised of over 60 funds that distribute grants with the purpose of serving specific needs in the community. Since our founding, we have granted over $3.7 million to charitable causes in our community, not including the $3.7 million restoration of the Historic Bohm Theatre.
This fund supports local youth needs and youth development in the local community. The Youth Advisory Committee advises the Board of Trustees concerning grantmaking from the fund, providing young people with a hands-on philanthropic experience.
Maximum grant request $5,000.

Eligibility

Any nonprofit public charity, as defined by sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, located within the greater Albion area or directly serving residents of the greater Albion area is eligible to apply for funding.Faith institutions, public entities, and schools directly serving the greater Albion community are also eligible for specific projects subject to restrictions. Applicants must be in good standing on all previous grants from the Foundation.

Ineligibility

Grant funds cannot support the following:Activities conducted outside the greater Albion area, unless directly serving residents from the greater Albion areaSchool teacher salaries, in-service, release time or school administrative costsExisting deficits, licensing fees, fines, penalties, interest or litigationFundraising or allocations to endowment or other restricted fundsFunds which the applicant would re-grant to other organizationsCash prizes, contributions, donationsReligious activities, including bible study, vacation bible camps, etc.