EmpowerMENt Fund
The EmpowerMENt Fund supports programs advancing educational and personal success for young Black males in Washtenaw County through mentorship, training, and community-driven initiatives.
Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: May 8, 2026 (applications due by 5:00 PM EST)
Funding Amounts: ~$80,000 total available; up to $10,000 per organization (one application per organization)
Summary: Supports programs uplifting young Black males in Washtenaw County through mentorship, education, vocational training, and holistic community-based initiatives.
Key Information: For nonprofits serving Washtenaw County youth, especially Black males grades middle school and up.
Description
The EmpowerMENt Fund, administered by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, is designed to uplift young Black males in Washtenaw County, Michigan, with a focus on promoting their educational success. The fund was established through extensive community input and aims to address systemic inequities by supporting organizations and initiatives that provide mentorship, vocational and skilled trades training, college readiness, academic support, social-emotional development, mental health resources, family engagement, and community-based approaches that actively engage young Black males in program design and leadership.
