This program is CLOSED and will reopen in 2026.
 

AAACF's Youth Council is a group of 25 high school students living in Washtenaw County who come together to make a meaningful difference in the community through philanthropy and community service. 

The Youth Council will distribute approximately $105,000 in competitive grants to nonprofits delivering programs and services in Washtenaw County. For 2025, the Youth Council revisited the Needs Assessment and chose to focus their efforts on the issue areas below for high school age youth. 

Anti-Discrimination Awareness & Education 

(a) programs/projects that work to address, spread awareness, and prevent the discrimination of marginalized youth or (b) programs/projects which support those whose mental health has been affected due to discrimination 

Academic Support & Post Secondary Prep 

(a) programs/projects that work to promote educational equity and opportunities or (b) programs/projects that provide resources that facilitate the transition out of high school including, but not limited to college and career prep, financial literacy and scholarships or (c) programs/projects that offer well-being and mental health resources specific to high school and post-secondary prep stress and anxiety. 

In addition, grants will be available for programs serving youth ages 5-18 which:

• Support the work of the Juvenile Division of the Probate Court
• Provide services for children living with disabilities