How much funding does Youth Council Grant Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Youth Council Grant Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Youth Council Grant Program

Q: Who is eligible for Youth Council Grant Program?

Geography: In Washtenaw County; In Washtenaw County, Michigan are eligible to apply. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Mental Health Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Special Education

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

In Washtenaw County
In Washtenaw County, Michigan are eligible to apply

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

Youth Council Grant Program

AAACF's Youth Council is a group of 25 high school students living in Washtenaw County who come together to make a meaningful difference in the community through philanthropy and community service.

The Youth Council will typically distributes ~$110,000 in competitive grants to nonprofits delivering programs and services in Washtenaw County. The Youth Council analyzed the Needs Assessment which was completed in November of 2020 and decided to strategically focus their efforts on one issue area to maximize impact:

* Mental Health & Wellness: programs/projects which address depression, anxiety, self-harm, body image, academic stress and overall mental well-being for high school age youth (ages 13-18)

In addition, grants will be available for programs serving youth ages 5-18 which:

* Support the work of the Juvenile Division of the Probate Court
* Provide services for children living with disabilities

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing services in Washtenaw County, Michigan are eligible to apply for grants from the AAACF.

What Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 204
Total given: $8.11M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,175–$295K

By dollars: Michigan 92%, Massachusetts 4%, Wisconsin <1%. Top recipient cities: Ann Arbor, MI; Ypsilanti, MI; Detroit, MI.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Regents of the University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI

Education

$295K
Humane Society of Huron Valley · Ann Arbor, MI

Animals

$258K
Washtenaw Housing Alliance · Ann Arbor, MI

Housing / shelter

$244K
Peace Neighborhood Center · Ann Arbor, MI

Human services - other

$227K
United Way for Southeastern Michigan · Detroit, MI

Community development

$199K