Youth Advisory Committee Awards Grants

The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of Fremont Area Community Foundation recently awarded $59,410 in grants to several programs serving Newaygo County youth. 

Grants were awarded to programs provided social, recreational, and educational opportunities for local youth as well as those supporting Newaygo County young people facing challenges with vaping and drug use, mental health, and other issues.

TrueNorth Community Services received a $12,500 grant to support Parks in Focus. The program connects students to nature through photography and environmental recreation. Students experience camping, kayaking, hiking, and more while also learning about photography and building positive connections with peers and adult mentors.

Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes, Inc. received a $3,500 grant from YAC for their middle and high school programming in the 2024-2025 school year. A donor also contributed $500 from their donor advised fund. Junior Achievement will bring local volunteers into classrooms to talk about their careers, backgrounds, and the training and skills needed to succeed in their fields. 

Other YAC grants will support mentoring programs in Newaygo and White Cloud, robotics programs, job training, library programs, and more.

Grant applications were reviewed by YAC members who come from each Newaygo County public high school and the local homeschool community. Throughout the school year, YAC members also meet to build leadership skills and learn more about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector.

YAC grants are awarded each spring, with applications due on March 1. For more information, visit facommunityfoundation.org/YACgrants.

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