Barry County YAC

Youth Advisory Council

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Grants

The YAC Grant Process

Every year, the Barry Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grants thousands of dollars to local non-profit organizations that benefit youth in Barry County.

Any organizations interested in applying for a YAC grant may find the application online or request from YAC Advisor Jillian Foster (jillian@barrycf.org).

A youth representative from the organization must:

  1. Fill out the form.
  2. Describe the organization.
  3. Provide the number of members it has.
  4. Explain for what the grant money will be used.
  5. Articulate how the organization plans on spending it.
  6. Provide a budget.

Additional paperwork, including proof that the organization is non-profit, must also be included.

What Kind of Grants Do We Offer?

Mini Grants

  • The organization applying must be a 501c3 (non-profit) organization
  • The grant must be written with a Barry County youth
  • The grant must help with youth issues or benefit youth of Barry County
  • The maximum value of a mini grant will not exceed $300

Regular Grants

  • The organization applying must be a 501c3 (non-profit) organization
  • The grant must be written by a Barry County youth
  • The grant must help with youth issues or benefit youth of Barry County
  • The maximum for a grant is $4,000

When To Apply?

Fall Grants

October 15

Spring Grants

March 15

Mini Grants

September-May

How To Apply

Mini Grant Application

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YAC Grant Application

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Grant Evaluations

If an organization receives a YAC grant, they must also complete an evaluation, describing the outcome of the program or activity that the grant money was used for. This grant evaluation must be filled out and returned after the organization has received the grant and completed the project. The evaluation should also include pictures or press related to the grant.

Report Form

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