Youth Needs Cycle
This grant funds collaborative, research-informed projects that improve youth mental health, reduce academic stress, and enhance school environments in Charlevoix County, Michigan.
Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Annual application deadline — Youth Needs Cycle full application)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; applicants determine request size based on project needs. Typical grant period is one year.
Summary: Supports projects addressing youth mental health, academic stress, and school atmosphere in Charlevoix County through collaborative, innovative programs.
Description
The Youth Needs Cycle, administered by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, funds projects that address the most pressing needs of youth in Charlevoix County, Michigan. Guided by a Youth Advisory Committee and informed by a triennial Youth Needs Assessment, the program prioritizes increasing access to mental health resources, alleviating academic stress, and improving school atmosphere. Grants support organizations whose proposals demonstrate collaboration, innovation, prevention, and lasting impact on youth. The program encourages applicants to propose well-planned activities that directly respond to identified youth needs and foster positive, sustainable change in the local community.
