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Four County Community Foundation (YAC Grant Tank)
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The Four County Community Foundation supports progressive ideas in education, health, and community through grants. It focuses on projects that benefit youth, encourage community involvement, and address local needs. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that generate additional resources, foster collaboration, and have a direct impact on its service area in Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties. It operates without discrimination and supports eligible organizations, schools, and governmental agencies.
The W.K. Kellogg Youth Advisory Committee offers grants up to $3,000 for student-driven projects benefiting youth.
More information about this grant and the application form are both available on the foundation website here!
ELIGIBILITY
Organizational Type: IRS tax-exempt organizations, schools, governmental agencies
Location: Four County Community Foundation serves SE Lapeer County, NW St. Clair County, NW Macomb County, and NE Oakland County,
located in southeast Michigan, USA. View the service area map here!
Project Scope: Projects must benefit youth and focus on education, health, or community improvement. The foundation prioritizes projects that address local needs, encourage youth involvement, and foster collaboration.
FUNDING RESTRICTIONS
The funding restrictions for the Four County Community Foundation grant include:
- Grants will not be made for sectarian religious programs.
- Grants will not normally be made for operating budgets, wages, or basic educational or municipal functions.
- Grants will not be made for projects that have already been completed.
- Grants are generally awarded for one year only.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
The application components for the Four County Community Foundation grant include:
- A fillable form – to provide basic information about the project.
- A short video – describing the project. The video should be creative and outline how the project benefits youth and addresses community needs.
DEADLINE
The deadlines for the YAC Grant Tank application are:
- January 1
- April 1
- July 1
- October 1
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The specific reporting requirements for the YAC Grant Tank program are not mentioned in the provided details. However, it is common for grant recipients to be required to submit progress reports or final reports detailing how the funds were used, the outcomes of the project, and any impact on the community.
To get precise information, it would be best to contact the Four County Community Foundation directly or refer to the grant guidelines or application form for any reporting instructions.
To get precise information, it would be best to contact the Four County Community Foundation directly or refer to the grant guidelines or application form for any reporting instructions.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation criteria for the YAC Grant Tank program are based on the following factors:
- Service to Others: Does the project provide a service to others, particularly those in need?
- Youth Impact: Does the project address the needs of youth and encourage their involvement in improving themselves, their community, and their school?
- Community Benefit: Will the project have a direct impact on the Four County Community Foundation service area (Lapeer, Macomb, Oakland, and St. Clair counties)?
- Progressive Ideas: The project should support progressive ideas in education, health, and community.
- Collaboration: Projects that facilitate cooperation and collaboration between organizations are prioritized.
- Sustainability: Projects that provide incentives for generating additional funds or community resources may receive preference.
- Unmet Needs: Preference is given to projects that address needs not adequately served by existing community resources.
These criteria help the Foundation assess the potential impact and relevance of the proposed project.