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Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Regular Grants

Barry Community Foundation

Funding Amount

Up to US $3,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Twice a year
Next expected
October 15, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines each year: March 15 · October 15

From the program guidelines: “Grants up to $3,000 are available, with proposals due on March 15th and October 15th.”

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Geography

  • In Barry County, Michigan

Other requirements

  • Grant application must be written by a youth member of the organization.

Overview

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Regular Grants, provided by the Barry Community Foundation, aim to fund initiatives that significantly benefit the youth in Barry County, Michigan. Grants up to $3,000 are available, with proposals due on March 15th and October 15th. Additionally, mini grants of up to $300 can be submitted year-round. This program empowers local youth by requiring that grant applications be written by youth members of their organizations, fostering leadership and community engagement.

Barry Community Foundation is a partnership of endowed funds established by individuals and organizations. A Board of Trustees, comprised of local community leaders, invest the pooled endowments. Income is made available for grants that address charitable needs right here in YOUR community. Staff and trained volunteers monitor the grants to ensure fulfillment of the grant contract. The full circle of philanthropy is carried out to help and involve the people of Barry County to make a difference in their lives.
The purpose of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grant is to supply funding for programs and projects that benefit the youth of Barry County.
Mini Grant proposals of up to $300 are accepted are accepted anytime throughout the year.Regular Grant Proposals up to $3,000 are due March 15th and October 15th each year.

Eligibility

Project eligibility: Positively impacts youth in Barry County, Michigan.Grant application must be written by a youth member of the organization.

What Barry Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
38
Total given
$3.02M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$6,067–$1.65M
  • By dollars: Michigan >99%, Illinois <1%. Top recipient cities: Hastings, MI; Delton, MI; Grand Rapids, MI.
  • 18% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 49% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • 420 E Mills LLC · Grand Rapids, MI

    Hastings riverwalk apartments construction

    $1.65M

  • Green Gables Haven · Hastings, MI

    Support operations - helping victims of domestic violence

    $286K

  • Barry County United Way · Hastings, MI

    Homelessness prevention, funeral expenses, medical bills, vehicle repair, annual…

    $254K

  • Barry County Junior Golf Association · Hastings, MI

    General operations

    $136K

  • Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation · Nashville, MI

    Scholarship annual distribution

    $101K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Youth programs
  • Youth leadership

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