The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) is accepting grant applications for its Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) grant. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15. All nonprofit agencies with a 501(c)(3) IRS designation, schools, churches (for non-religious purposes) and government agencies with youth programs in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle are invited to apply.

Youth Advisory Council grants are for projects benefiting youth under the age of 18 in the four-county service area. The maximum request amount for YAC grants is $2,500. Our YACs are particularly interested in funding projects and programs that help to address the top issues for their peers as noted in their most recent youth needs assessment: depression and mental health; stress; vaping and tobacco use; and hygiene issues.

Applications are available at the Community Foundation website, cfnem.org, by navigating to the Online Grants Portal. Applicants may also call the Community Foundation office for more information at 1-877-354-6881.