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Michigan Youth Grants

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Flint ReCAST Mini-Grant Program 2025
$25,000
City of Flint
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Flint that empower youth and families through programs focused on resilience, mental health, and trauma-informed care.

Youth
Nonprofits
West Michigan Grants
$10,000
The Gerber Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth programs in Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties, focusing on health, education, and life experiences for individuals from birth to 18 years old.

Infrastructure
County governments
Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Major Grant
$300,000
Safe Routes to School Michigan (SRTS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This program provides funding to K-12 schools and affiliated nonprofits in Michigan to promote safe and active transportation options for students, encouraging walking, biking, and rolling to school.

Transportation
County governments
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) Youth Council Grant Program
$110,000
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofits in Washtenaw County that support mental health and wellness initiatives for youth aged 5-18, with a focus on addressing issues like depression, anxiety, and academic stress.

Education
Nonprofits
Jumpstart Detroit
$2,000
Big Green
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This grant provides resources to schools in the Wayne-Westland School District to create outdoor learning gardens that promote food, nature, and health education for students and their families.

Education
Independent school districts
Capital Region Community Foundation Youth Grants
$5,000
Capital Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This program provides funding for innovative projects that address substance abuse, mental wellness, and violence among teens aged 12-18 in Michigan's tri-county capital region.

Education
Nonprofits
The Midland Area Community Foundation Grant
$60,000
Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities that serve residents of Midland County, focusing on projects that promote equity and address community needs in areas like economic development, health services, education, and the arts.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Maternal & Infant Health Grant
$300,000
Michigan Health Endowment Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-led projects in Michigan that aim to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by addressing systemic barriers and promoting equitable access to care.

Health
Nonprofits
2025-2026 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Program in Michigan
Contact for amount
City of Detroit
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Detroit that aim to improve the quality of life for low-income residents through initiatives in education, health services, senior support, youth recreation, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Field of Interest Grant Program
$3,000
Keweenaw Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities, and religious organizations for community-focused initiatives in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties, Michigan.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Funding available for Youths in Michigan
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County, Michigan, to improve youth mental health and foster a positive school atmosphere.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2024 President’s Youth Council Grant Program in Michigan
Contact for amount
The Skillman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2024

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

The Skillman Foundation President’s Youth Council is accepting grant applications from Detroit-based and/or Detroit-serving organizations that are youth-led or that increase youth leadership and voice. Donor Name: The Skillman Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The youth council is designing this grant opportunity from concept to completion, from determining what programs they wish to fund to designing their decision-making process.  While all applications from organizations that are youth-led and support Detroit youth to develop their leadership and voice will be considered, youth council members are particularly interested in helping to identify and support grassroots organizations. Eligibility Requirements There are some eligibility requirements to keep in mind before you consider applying for a President’s Youth Council grant. Your organization must: Be a 501(c)(3) publicly supported charity with a designation of 509(a)(1) or (2); or, you may apply through a 501c3 charity serving as fiscal sponsor or fiduciary. Be based in Detroit or serve Detroit youth. In policy and practice, offer opportunity and service to all, regardless of age, race, creed, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.  For more information, visit The Skillman Foundation.

Education
Nonprofits
2024 Huron County Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Huron County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2024

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

The Huron County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its fall grant cycle. Donor Name: Huron County Community Foundation State: Michigan County: Huron County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/23/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Huron County Community Foundation is a nonprofit, community corporation created by and for the people of Huron County to make a positive impact on the community. Huron County Community Foundation will focus on Prosperity by supporting Community & Economic Growth with a focus in the following Strategic Priority areas: Retaining and attracting a talented, trained workforce Creating vibrant and dynamic communities Cultivating an environment for business development. Focus Areas  Projects addressing one or more of the Strategic Priority areas will be given preference for unrestricted grantmaking dollars, however, HCCF also holds funds to benefit numerous interest areas. Projects addressing these areas are encouraged to apply:  Arts and Culture Education Health & Medicine Basic Needs Services Beautification of Huron County Natural Areas Preservation Disadvantaged Youth Recreation Women in STEM  Application Guidelines  To apply for a grant, please complete and return the attached application form along with a less than two page project narrative outlining the following topic areas as they relate to the project: Project Description  A description and purpose of the project, including location How many people will be served? What is the project’s long-term impact? Are there measurable results? How would a grant from HCCF be recognized before/during/after the project? Applicant Organization  A brief description of the history of the applicant organization, including when it was founded and who it serves. Only one application per application organization will be considered per grant cycle Project Team  List the names and responsibilities of persons and organizations involved Evaluation Describe how you will determine if you accomplished your purpose. Budget  Provide estimated project income and expenses, include other income sources and their approval status, as well as any fundraising. If partial funding from HCCF was awarded, would the project continue as presented? For more information, visit HCCF.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Youth Needs Grant
Contact for amount
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County that are working to improve youth mental health and create a positive school environment.

Youth
Nonprofits
2024-2025 Out-of-School Time Grants in Michigan
$57,000,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2024

Date Added

Aug 9, 2024

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) is pleased to announce the availability of $57 million in grant funds to provide inperson before-school, after-school, before-and-after-school, and/or summer programming to children in any of grades K to 12. Donor Name: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential State: Michigan County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/25/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: MiLEAP prioritizes education from preschool through postsecondary with a focus on preparing children for kindergarten and helping more people earn a skill certificate or degree to help them get a good-paying job.  Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs must provide educational programming in core subject areas, including, but not limited to, mathematics, reading, and science. Allowable Activities Allowable activities may include:  Expansion of existing program: number of weeks and hours, number of children served, summer programming, new site(s). Establishment of a new program  Hands-on academic enrichment in core subject areas  Field trips related to the academic and enrichment activities.  Professional learning and training related to the improvement of the program(s)  Development of school-community partnerships  Support expanded learning opportunities such as:  mentoring  leadership  community engagement  agriculture  visual and performing arts  financial literacy  science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM)  health and wellness  recreation  career and college exploration  youth voice  21st century skills  Social-emotional learning Cultural engagement programming  other innovative programming Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a grant under this legislation, the applicant must meet, at a minimum, all of the following criteria: Be a community-based organization that is exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 USC 501, including but not limited to, faith-based organizations and indigenous/tribal organizations, an institution of higher education, a public library, a local government, or an intermediate district. Must be a licensed child care organization (for before/after school, school-age program, or camp license), an entity that has an active application in process to be a licensed child care organization, or an exempt entity from child care licensing by the State of Michigan Licensing Bureau 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.111 to 722.128. Upon award, programs with an active child care or camp licensing application must complete the process before the entity starts service and funds will be released. Upon completion, the entity must submit a copy of the approved license to the MiLEAP-OST Team. At least 80 days of program services during the school year for at least 15 students 1 hour before school, or 2 hours after-school, or 3.5 hours for both (before-and after-school), and/or at least 4 hours per day for a minimum of 24 days during the summer for at least 15 students.  Must be used to support expanded learning opportunities, including, but not limited to, mentoring, leadership, community engagement, agriculture, visual and performing arts, literacy, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, financial literacy, health and wellness, physical fitness, recreation, career and college exploration, youth voice, 21st-century skills, conflict resolution, and social engagement programming. Provide educational programming in core subject areas, including, but not limited to, mathematics, reading, and science. Must address measurable goals, including, but not limited to, improved school attendance, academic outcomes, improved attitudes toward the school, improved positive behaviors, skill development and retention, higher education aspirations, improved family engagement, and include activities linked to research or quality practices. For more information, visit MiLEAP.

Education
City or township governments
2025 Juvenile Justice Community Agency Grants
Contact for amount
Ingham County
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 16, 2024

Date Added

Jul 31, 2024

The Ingham County is excited to announce the 2025 Juvenile Justice Community Agency Grants. Donor Name: Ingham County State: Michigan County: Ingham County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Ingham County will provide financial support to community agencies that are primarily non-profit organizations. The Board of Commissioners reserves a small portion of the Juvenile Justice Millage proceeds ($240,000 in 2025) to further the goals and objectives of the County’s Juvenile Justice Millage. This grant process supports the Board of Commissioners’ intent of seeking proposals from qualified vendors to increase the capacity of the county juvenile justice system for the treatment of delinquent and disturbed youth, with the intent to reduce the involvement of youth in the formal adjudication process. Funding Information This cycle, $240,000 will be available to local organizations and agencies to support this program. Grant Period The grant awards are from January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025. For more information, visit Ingham County.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
2024 Fall HCCF Community & Economic Growth Grants
Contact for amount
Huron County Community Foundation (HCCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that enhance community and economic growth in Huron County by supporting workforce development, vibrant community initiatives, and business development, among other areas of interest.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quality of Life in Michigan
Contact for amount
Gratiot County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2024

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

The Gratiot County Community Foundation in Michigan is accepting grant applications for projects that improve the quality of life in Gratiot County, focusing on areas such as community development, arts and culture, education, and health, with preference given to innovative, sustainable projects with wide-reaching benefits and strong local support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
Bay Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 9, 2024

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

The Bay Area Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Community Partnership Grants to support a wide variety of programs and projects that enhance the quality of life in Bay County. Donor Name: Bay Area Community Foundation State: Michigan County: Bay County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Twice a year, the Community Partnership Grants present an opportunity for registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits to apply for funding for their projects and programs. Areas of Interest Arts and Culture Education and Youth Environment Health and Wellness Human Services Recreation Community Initiatives Eligibility Criteria Nonprofit organizations exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, government entities or schools serving Bay County may apply. Grants will also be accepted from churches for non-secular programs or projects. For more information, visit Bay Area Community Foundation.

Arts
Nonprofits
Four County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Four County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations within a designated service area in Michigan to address various community needs and initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits