Kalamazoo area youth-serving organizations are invited to apply for up to $5,000 in the 2023 Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grant cycle.
Donor Name: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Kalamazoo County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/21/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $5,000
Details:
The YAC is a unique opportunity to learn about community philanthropy, grantmaking, social justice, volunteerism and a place to help you develop and strengthen your leadership skills. No relations to the long-haired domesticated bovine called Yak.
Focus
Foundation is committed to funding organizations that have a strong focus on racial justice and education. This means that for the young members of their community who have been marginalized, they must correct imbalances, expand opportunities and improve access to resources, which will make their systems work better for everyone.
What Will You Gain?
- Understanding of youth movement building.
- Individual and group leadership skills.
- Professional and personal development opportunities.
- Understanding of the work of philanthropic community foundations and how to apply an equity lens to grantmaking practices.
- A network of relationships with youth and professional leaders in Kalamazoo.
Eligible Applicants
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
- Religious institutions and governmental agencies.
For more information, visit KCF.