Michigan Youth Grants

The Skillman Foundation President's Youth Council is offering a grant opportunity designed and implemented by youth, from concept development to funding decisions. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission by fostering youth leadership and voice, empowering young people to shape their communities. The program aims to support Detroit-based and/or Detroit-serving organizations that are youth-led or actively increase youth leadership within their structures. The target beneficiaries of this grant are Detroit youth, with a particular interest in supporting grassroots organizations. The program's impact goals are centered on developing youth leadership and providing opportunities for young people to express their voice. While all eligible applications will be considered, the youth council members specifically prioritize identifying and supporting these grassroots efforts, recognizing their potential for deep community impact and authentic youth engagement. To be eligible, organizations must be a 501(c)(3) publicly supported charity (or apply through a fiscal sponsor), be based in Detroit or serve Detroit youth, and offer opportunity and service inclusively, regardless of age, race, creed, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. These requirements ensure that the grants support legitimate organizations committed to equitable service delivery within the Detroit community. The expected outcomes of this grant program include strengthening youth-led initiatives, enhancing the leadership capacity of Detroit youth, and empowering young people to drive positive change in their city. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided information, the youth council's direct involvement in designing the decision-making process suggests an emphasis on effective program delivery and meaningful impact for Detroit's youth. This initiative reflects the Skillman Foundation's strategic priority of investing in the potential of young people and their capacity for leadership and community transformation.

This program provides funding for innovative projects that address substance abuse, mental wellness, and violence among teens aged 12-18 in Michigan's tri-county capital region.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.

The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is launching its fiscal year 2025 Cultural Development Fund (CDF) grant application, designed to support New York City nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. The program aims to foster the vibrant cultural landscape of the city by providing financial assistance to organizations delivering arts and cultural services across all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. This grant aligns with a mission to strengthen and sustain the arts and cultural sector, recognizing its vital role in the community and economy of New York City. The target beneficiaries of the CDF grant are New York City-based nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. This includes organizations with a primary arts or culture mission, as well as nonprofit organizations that incorporate an arts or culture component into their broader mission. The impact goal is to ensure the continued delivery of diverse and high-quality arts and cultural services to New York City residents. The program specifically excludes individual artists, certain corporate structures (LLCs, Benefit Corporations, Limited Partnerships), and organizations not based or primarily operating within New York City. The DCLA grant program prioritizes organizations that have successfully demonstrated the delivery of arts and cultural services in New York City for at least the last two consecutive years. Additionally, eligibility is tied to administrative and programmatic operations within the five boroughs, possession of a unique Federal Employee Identification Number (EIN), and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, or the use of a DCLA pre-approved fiscal sponsor. Organizations incorporated in New York State as not-for-profits no later than fiscal year 2022 are also prioritized for a broader range of awards. Expected outcomes include the financial stabilization and growth of eligible arts and cultural organizations, enabling them to continue and expand their programming. The grant aims to ensure that cultural services remain accessible and robust across all New York City boroughs. Measurable results would involve tracking the number of organizations supported, the range of cultural programs offered, and the sustained presence of arts and cultural activities throughout the grant period, which runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The DCLA's strategic priorities for this grant reflect a theory of change that investment in established and compliant nonprofit arts and cultural organizations directly contributes to the cultural enrichment and overall well-being of New York City. By providing varying levels of funding based on an organization's operating income, ranging from $10,000 for smaller organizations up to $100,000 for larger ones, the program aims to address the diverse needs of the sector and promote equitable access to funding. Organizations not previously receiving a CDF baseline award in the last six fiscal years are eligible for a one-year $10,000 baseline award, ensuring support for newer or re-engaging entities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This grant provides resources to schools in the Wayne-Westland School District to create outdoor learning gardens that promote food, nature, and health education for students and their families.

This grant provides $50,000 annually to nonprofit organizations in Berrien County, Michigan, to support sustainable projects that meet community needs and encourage collaboration.

This funding opportunity supports innovative programs that improve college readiness, enrollment, and completion in Michigan communities, particularly those connected to Local College Access Networks.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Flint that empower youth and families through programs focused on resilience, mental health, and trauma-informed care.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations in Delta County, Michigan, for small-scale projects that benefit local residents and promote community development.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

This grant provides resources to Michigan K–12 schools to enhance students' physical, nutritional, and emotional well-being through customizable health and wellness initiatives.

This program provides funding to nonprofit and community organizations in Detroit to deliver essential services that improve the quality of life for low-income residents.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on combatting human trafficking, aiding immigrants and refugees, promoting social justice, and addressing environmental concerns, particularly within a 100-mile radius of Sylvania, Ohio.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities in Emmet County, Michigan, to support projects that enhance the quality of life for residents across various community needs.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

This program provides $11 million to law enforcement agencies to develop community policing initiatives that strengthen partnerships with local communities and promote collaborative problem-solving.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies for innovative youth-focused projects in Northeast Michigan, addressing issues like mental health, bullying, and body image.

This funding opportunity supports programs in Washtenaw County that empower young Black males through education, mentorship, and vocational training to help them overcome systemic barriers and achieve their potential.

This grant provides financial assistance to K–12 art teachers in Emmet County and Wolverine, MI, for purchasing visual art supplies to enhance students' creative learning experiences.