Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Regular Grants
YAC Regular Grants fund youth-led projects by Barry County nonprofits that benefit local youth and encourage community impact, youth engagement, and innovative solutions.
Funder: Barry Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 | March 15, 2027 | October 15, 2025 | March 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per grant; awarded twice annually
Summary: Supports youth-driven projects by local nonprofits that benefit Barry County youth, emphasizing community impact and youth engagement.
Key Information: Application must be written and submitted by a Barry County youth; only 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible.
Description
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Regular Grants, administered by the Barry Community Foundation, provide funding to local nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit youth in Barry County, Michigan. The unique aspect of this program is that both the application process and grantmaking decisions are youth-driven: a youth representative from the applicant organization must complete the application, outlining the organization's mission, membership, intended use of funds, and a spending plan.
YAC prioritizes projects that:
- Conduct additional fundraising beyond the YAC grant,
- Positively impact a large number of youth,
- Have not previously received a YAC grant,
- Incorporate or utilize the Forty Assets Program For Healthy Communities.
The goal is to empower youth to address issues relevant to their peers and create positive outcomes in their communities.
