Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) supports youth-serving organizations in St. Clair County, funding charitable projects focused on mental health, school life, and positive lifestyles to address youth needs.
Funder: Community Foundation of St. Clair County
Due Dates: Rolling (applications) | At least three weeks before a scheduled meeting (review cutoff)
Funding Amounts: Requests of $50,000 or more receive multi-step review
Summary: YAC supports youth-serving organizations focused on mental health, school life, and positive lifestyles.
Key Information: Projects must serve charitable purposes; applicants do not need 501(c)(3) status.
Description
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a grantmaking program of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. It awards grants to youth-serving organizations based on three current priorities: mental health, school life, and positive lifestyles. These priorities define the program’s focus and guide the council’s grant awards.
YAC is one of several grant opportunities administered by the Foundation. Applicants use a shared Foundation application, and the Program Team forwards requests to the appropriate committee. The Foundation’s broader grantmaking supports charitable needs in St. Clair County, with review emphasizing organizational management, financial stability, project feasibility, and realistic budgets. New charitable organizations may also receive support when they present a compelling case for impact aligned with the Foundation’s mission, goals, and values.
