Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Grants.
Donor Name: Capital Region Community Foundation Grant
State: Michigan
County: Clinton County (MI), Eaton County (MI), Ingham County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/04/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of high school students from across the tri-county capital region. The YAC keeps tabs on the most pressing issues that affect teens age 12-18 by conducting a Youth Survey and awarding grants to support programs that help teens deal with these issues.
Youth Grants are up to $5,000 and must primarily serve youth ages 12-18 in Clinton/Ingham/Eaton counties.
The top three issues facing teens in 2026 are:
- Substance Abuse (especially vaping)
- Teen Mental Wellness (depression, anxiety, stress, bullying/cyber bullying)
- Violence (especially gun violence).
Funding Information
Applications are now being accepted for the Youth Grants.
Eligibility Criteria
- Youth Grant proposals must predominantly benefit teens in the tri-county capital region of Michigan.
- Non 501c3 organizations will need a fiscal agent (fiduciary) to administer the grant on your behalf.
- critea ka first bulelt aie mentin kro Youth Grant proposals must predominantly benefit teens in the (Clinton/Ingham/Eaton counties) tri-county capital region of Michigan.
For more information, visit CRCF.
