How much funding does Youth Fund / Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Youth Fund / Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Youth Fund / Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants offered?

Youth Fund / Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants runs on an annual cycle.

Youth Fund / Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants

Grand Haven Foundation Supporting Organization

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs STEM Education Grants Wellness Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a committee of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation that awards grants to support youth-focused initiatives and community projects. YAC members participate in grant distribution decisions alongside the main Foundation's Grants Distribution Committee.

Grant Awards

YAC has awarded grants ranging from $3,000 to $60,000+ based on 2016-2017 cycles:

Camp Casey: $7,000 for Horsey House Calls
Grand Haven Area Public Schools: $5,000 for Design/Video Course
Grand Haven Aviation Association: $4,000 for ACE (Aviation Career Education) Camp
Ottawa County Department of Public Health: $3,750 for Grand Haven Meet Up and Eat Up
Center for Women in Transition: $60,000 (joint grant) for Coaching Boys into Men Program
Tri-Cities Family YMCA: $15,000 (YAC portion) for Learning Tree Preschool Expansion
Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes: $3,000 for Empower the Youth of Grand Haven program

Recent YAC Impact

The Youth Advisory Council has awarded nearly $117,000 in community grants and has recently awarded the largest amount of grants in the organization's history.