Application Submission Process

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program for 2026.

Ypsilanti Area Community Fund (YACF)

Request Amount can be up to $10,000

YACF's Mission Statement is that every family in the Ypsilanti area will thrive by gaining access to programs and services through collaborative partnerships across sectors that measurably increase health outcomes and educational attainment leading to economic well-being.

YACF seeks opportunities to invest funds in community-based projects that specifically support racial equity programs related to economic empowerment including efforts related to systemic transformation, and revitalization throughout Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township (48197 and 48198 zip codes).

Priority will be given to applications with the following focuses. Funding examples, but not limited to, are listed below each focus:

Community Public Health:

• Mental health supportive programming
• Violence prevention support
• Providing health and wellness opportunities for families

Youth Educational Support:

• Mentoring Programs
• Leadership Development

Community Support

• Homelessness prevention
• Employment and economic stability

LOG ON to AAACF’s Application Portal.

View the Information Session Slides, located in the Eligibility Quiz of AAACF’s Application Portal. 

It is recommended to attend the optional Information Session that will be held on Wednesday, September 9th at 12:00PM. The Registration link is here and it will close at 5:00PM on September 8th. The Zoom link will be emailed by 9:30 AM the day of the session.

Submit the application by Friday, September 25th at 5 PM EST. No applications will be accepted after this time.

If you have any questions, please contact Amina Iqbal, Principal Community Investment Officer and Strategist at aiqbal@aaacg.org