COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHEAST MICHIGAN

NEMYAC awards approximately $50,000 annually to local nonprofits for youth-related programs and projects in four Michigan counties. The Youth Advisory Council, composed of about 50 students and seven advisors, manages the grant-making process using permanently endowed funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

The Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council awards approximately $50,000 annually to local nonprofit organizations for youth-related programs and projects in four counties. Grants up to $2,500 are available with application deadlines on January 15 and October 15.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan offers Community Impact Grants to support future projects in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and government agencies (with restrictions on religious organizations). Applications are reviewed twice yearly with clear deadlines.

The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan has reactivated its Urgent Needs Fund to support nonprofit organizations and eligible institutions providing vital services to individuals and families affected by the March/April 2025 ice storms in northeast Michigan. Grants support direct assistance such as food, utilities, cleanup, and property repairs in response to the disaster.