Midland Area Youth Action Council Youth Philanthropist Mini-Grant
The Midland Area Youth Action Council Youth Philanthropist Mini-Grant funds Midland County K–12 students to lead impactful, research-driven community projects with lasting benefits.
Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 10, 2026 (monthly deadline; requests due by the 10th of each month)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per youth-led project; $25,000 total awarded annually across all mini-grants.
Summary: Supports Midland County K–12 students to lead community projects benefiting local governmental, educational, or charitable organizations.
Key Information: Projects must partner with and benefit a Midland County entity or 501(c)(3); applications are accepted online.
Description
The Midland Area Youth Action Council Youth Philanthropist Mini-Grant empowers K–12 students in Midland County, Michigan, to identify local needs and lead projects that create positive, sustainable change in their communities. Projects must be youth-led and implemented in partnership with a governmental, educational, or 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving Midland County. The program emphasizes lasting impact, encouraging proposals that provide durable resources or materials rather than one-time experiences. This initiative fosters youth leadership, civic engagement, and community involvement, with a particular interest in supporting projects in rural areas.
