Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is now accepting applications for the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund (YACF).
Donor Name: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
State: Michigan
Township: Ypsilanti/Ypsilanti Township
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/20/2022
Grant Size: up to $10,000
Details:
Ypsilanti Area Community Fund (YACF) is seeking 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).
YACF Mission Statement: 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.
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
- Programming to support those experiencing unemployment
Funding Information
Available Grant Dollars: ~$70,000 (request up to $10,000).
Geographic Reach: Ypsilanti/Ypsilanti Township
For more information, visit Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation.