Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants support local organizations with projects that reflect youth voices and leadership, improving young people's lives in Barry County today and for future generations.
Funder: Barry Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Regular grants—Fall) | March 15, 2027 (Regular grants—Spring) | Throughout the year (Mini grants)
Funding Amounts:
Summary: Supports projects that reflect Barry County youth voices and improve young people's lives today and for future generations.
Key Information: The program focuses on youth leadership and projects benefiting young people in Barry County, Michigan.
Description
Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants support projects that improve the lives of young people in Barry County, Michigan. Youth leadership is the program's focus: the grants represent local youth voices and connect those voices with support for projects addressing young people's lives. The program considers both current needs and benefits for future generations.
YAC Grants are part of the foundation's broader work to help local organizations respond to community needs and build a stronger Barry County. The foundation's grant opportunities are funded by charitable donors, families, businesses, and community partners seeking to make a lasting local difference. The YAC program offers regular grant cycles and mini grants available throughout the year.
