Midland Area Youth Action Council Youth Philanthropist Mini-Grant
Supports Midland County K–12 students to lead innovative, youth-driven projects that create lasting, positive community impact.
Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 (Monthly submission) | October 15, 2026 (YAC cycle) | January 15, 2027 (YAC cycle) | April 15, 2027 (YAC cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per project; $25,000 awarded annually through YAC Mini-Grants.
Summary: Supports Midland County K–12 youth to lead innovative, youth-driven projects that create lasting community impact.
Key Information: Projects must benefit a Midland County governmental, educational, or 501(c)3 charitable entity and be youth-initiated/youth-led.
Description
This opportunity funds individual K–12 students in Midland County, Michigan, who wish to design and lead projects that create tangible, positive change in their communities. The program emphasizes youth-initiated, youth-led projects with the potential for multi-year or multi-use benefits, particularly those that provide lasting resources to local governmental, educational, or charitable organizations. The grant aims to foster youth leadership, civic engagement, and community improvement across both urban and rural areas.
