MT Pleasant Area Community Foundation Inc Grants

Mini-grants, advised by the foundation's Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), for programs that address the needs of youth in Isabella County. Interest areas are personal development (art, music, fitness, etc.), after-school recreation and social activities, job development and opportunities, leadership activities, and volunteer programs. The 2021 flyer says mini-grants of up to $300 are available and that the YAC awards about $30,000 each year from the Kellogg Youth Fund. Review and approval take 60-90 days. Eligible applicants: Applications may come from charities, schools, or units of government for programs addressing the needs of youth in Isabella County.; Organization must serve Isabella County.; Organization must be a nonprofit as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a school, or unit of government (as evidenced by IRS Determination Letter and/or verification in IRS Business Master File/Publication 78).; Must be in good standing with the IRS at the time of application.; Requests cannot be used for the use of a political campaign, or to support attempts to influence the voters or legislature of any governmental body.; Requests for support of projects presented by religious organizations will be considered if a general need is being met and the project does not promote the teachings of a particular church or denomination.; Requests must be for secular programs or projects.; MPACF does not provide grants to private non-operating foundations, or to individuals, except in the form of scholarships.; Applicants need a code to apply, which the Program Officer (Jaimie Capen-Cascaddan, (989) 773-7322) provides. Applicants are asked to contact her to discuss the application idea.; A Letter of Intent is not needed for Youth Mini-Grant applications.; All applications must be submitted through the Grant Portal; attachments must be PDF, sized to 8-1/2" x 11".; Review and approval takes 60-90 days, so applicants should apply well in advance; the project start date should not occur before the application deadline.; Application requires a balanced project budget (specific to the project) and a description of how MPACF grant income will be used.; Organizations with overdue grant reports, or who fail to meet the conditions contained within a grant agreement, may not be considered for future funding.. Geography served: Isabella County. Deadline: Applications Accepted Jan 1-Oct. 31, 2026..