Youth Grants
The next Youth Grant application period will open December 1, 2026 and the deadline is February 1, 2027.
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of high school students from across the capital region of Michigan - Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties. 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.
According to the most recent Youth Survey, the top three issues facing teens according to our youth survey are:
- Substance Abuse (especially vaping)
- Teen Mental Wellness (depression, anxiety, stress, bullying/cyber bullying)
- Violence (especially gun violence)
Youth Grant Details
The 2027 Youth Grant application period will open December 1, 2026. Application deadline will be February 1, 2027.
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.
We'll notify all applicants of the council's decision in early May.
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!
