Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program
Forecasted
Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program supports Ypsilanti-area communities through health, youth education, and community projects that advance racial equity and economic empowerment.
Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Summary: Supports community-based projects advancing racial equity and economic empowerment through health, youth education, and community support in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township.
Key Information: Projects must serve the Ypsilanti area, including Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township ZIP codes 48197 and 48198.
Description
The Ypsilanti Area Community Fund (YACF), administered by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, invests in community-based projects supporting racial equity programs related to economic empowerment. Its focus includes systemic transformation and revitalization throughout Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township. The fund’s mission is for every family in the Ypsilanti area to thrive through access to programs and services.
YACF emphasizes collaborative partnerships across sectors that measurably improve health outcomes and educational attainment, leading to economic well-being. Priority areas are community public health, youth educational support, and community support. Examples include mental health programming, violence prevention, family wellness opportunities, mentoring and leadership development, homelessness prevention, and support for people experiencing unemployment. These examples illustrate the fund’s priorities without limiting the community-based work it may support.
