The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is accepting grant applications for the winter 2020 grant cycles of its Community Impact and Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grants. The deadline for both grant opportunities is Jan. 15.

All nonprofit agencies with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, schools, churches (for non-religious purposes) and government agencies in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency and Presque Isle Counties are invited to apply.

Community Impact Grants are for a broad range of projects and programs. The maximum grant request amount is $5,000.

Youth Advisory Council Grants are for projects benefiting youth under the age of 18. The maximum request amount for YAC Grants is $2,500. Any applicant requesting more than $500 will be required to give a presentation on their project to the Northeast Michigan YAC.

Applications are available at cfnem.org where they may be completed online and submitted via email or printed for completion.

If applications are mailed, they must be postmarked by the Jan. 15 grant deadline date and sent to the CFNEM office at P.O. Box 495, Alpena, MI 49707. Applicants may also call the Community Foundation office for more information at 1-877-354-6881.