AAACF's Youth Council is Now Accepting Grant Applications!

For 2026,the Youth Council will focus their efforts on the two issue areas below. These programs/projects must be for high school students.

1. Academic Support & Post High School Readiness - Programs/projects that promote educational equity and accessibility, and that provide resources facilitating the transition out of high school. Services may include but are not limited to college and career guidance, financial literacy, and essential skill development.
2. Anti Discrimination Initiatives & Aid - Programs/projects that offer support for marginalized and/or underserved youth with a focus on discrimination based on race, sexual orientation, gender, socioeconomic status, citizenship, or any other identity.  Services may include but are not limited to language resources, basic needs, and mental health.

In addition, every year the Youth Council oversees the distribution of two funds which remain static. These programs/projects must be for youth ages 5-18.

1. The Children w/Disabilities Fund - programs/projects which exist to meet the needs of children w/disabilities .living in Washtenaw County.
2. The James & Clarice Foster Fund - programs/projects which are oriented to support the work of the Juvenile Division of the Probate Court.

Available Grant Dollars - Approximately $114,500
 

Application Submission Process

• Review the Youth Council slides which contain important details about the grant program and application process. These are the slides that will be presented at the Information Session listed below.
• Log on to AAACF's Application Portal.
• If desired, (this is not mandatory) complete the short form here to register to attend the Information Session that will be held on Wednesday, January 21st at 10:30 AM. Registrations will not be accepted after Tuesday, January 20th at 12:00 PM.
• Submit the the application by Monday, February 9th at 5 PM. No applications will be accepted after this time.