Youth Grants
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of high school students from across the tri-county capital region. The YAC keeps track of the biggest issues facing teens ages 12-18 by conducting a Youth Survey and awarding grants to programs that help teens deal with these issues.
The top three issues facing teens in 2026 are:
- Substance Abuse (especially vaping)
- Teen Mental Wellness (depression, anxiety, stress, bullying/cyber bullying)
- Violence (especially gun violence)
Youth Grant Details
The 2026 Youth Grant application period is now closed.
Criteria: Your program must mainly benefit teens in the tri-county capital region of Michigan.
Review Process:
The YAC will review all applications and discuss how well each one addresses the top issues teens are currently facing. We may ask you to participate in a virtual interview with the Youth Advisory Council in April 2026.
We'll notify all applicants of the council's decision in early May 2026.
Every three years, YAC conducts a Youth Needs Assessment survey to identify the top challenges affecting local teens to direct grant funding.
View the results of the most recent survey below!
