Focus Area: Greater Ypsilanti Area
Next Application Deadline: September 2012
Available Funds: $15,000

Through its competitive grant program, the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund (YACF) has invested more than $165,000 in local programs and agencies that serve the Ypsilanti area.

YACF's Advisory Committee prioritizes grants that address community needs in the greater Ypsilanti area.

Application Process:

1. Email Program Officer  Jillian Rosen to touch base about your potential grant proposal. This conversation can help ensure that your proposal will be appropriate in focus and scope.
2. Log on to www.communitygrants.org. (new users need to request a login and password, and then create a new Agency Profile after receiving a login).  
3. Complete the "Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation" application on www.communitygrants.org.
4. AAACF staff will conduct initial reviews before applications are directed to the YACF Advisory Committee for final review.  The committee will occasionally request more information or a brief interview.
5. Final decisions are announced within 6-8 weeks of the application deadline.
6. Final Grant Reports are due through www.communitygrants.org within one year of project completion.

Questions?  Please email Program Officer  Jillian Rosen, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Community Investment.