Funding for Programs Empowering and Engaging Youth in Michigan (USA)
GrantID: 74565
Grant Funding Amount Low: $300
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $3,000
Summary
This opportunity offers financial support aimed at fostering youth‑focused programs. Grants are available year‑round through a mini‑grant structure of up to around $300, designed as an introductory tool to engage young people in positive local initiatives, particularly those connected to schools or youth systems. In addition, there are larger regular grants—smaller in scale compared to major funding programs but reaching up to about $3,000—available at certain points in the year, with deadlines typically in mid‑March and mid‑October.
These funds are specifically intended to support activities that benefit youth, whether through educational enhancements, community enrichment, or other programs that have meaningful impact on young people. The goal is to encourage creative, youth‑driven initiatives that address real needs. The mini‑grants are especially welcoming to elementary and secondary projects, offering a gateway for youth involvement and awareness of community development. The regular grants tend to support more substantial projects, again focused on positive outcomes for young residents.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations—those with appropriate nonprofit status—where the application must be authored, at least in part, by a youth representative. This ensures youth voices help shape and guide how the funds are used, nurturing leadership and ownership of the programs. The intent behind the funding encourages projects that are raising additional support themselves, make a wide‑reaching youth impact, and may even introduce first‑time grantees to the process.
In essence, this grant opportunity invites community nonprofits to partner with young local leaders, providing financial backing to youth‑inspired initiatives valued for their potential to enrich and strengthen the experiences of youths.
If you are located in Michigan and working in the area of Education, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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