Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Mini Grants
The YAC Mini Grants fund youth-led educational and extracurricular projects in Barry County schools, encouraging student leadership and community engagement.
Funder: Barry Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 | March 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $300 per mini-grant; short-term, project-based funding.
Summary: Supports youth-led educational projects in Barry County schools, fostering youth engagement in community philanthropy.
Key Information: Application must be written and submitted by Barry County youth; only projects benefiting Barry County youth are eligible.
Description
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Mini Grants program, administered by the Barry Community Foundation, provides small grants to support educational projects and programs at the elementary and secondary school levels within Barry County, Michigan. The program is youth-driven, with Barry County youth actively participating in both the application and grantmaking process. The primary goal is to introduce students to the mission of a community foundation, encourage youth volunteerism, and provide meaningful educational opportunities that benefit local youth through school-based initiatives.
