Youth & Leadership

Investing in
tomorrow's leaders

We support programs that help young people grow into responsible, contributing members of their community — through leadership development, mentorship, and character-building opportunities across Michigan.

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Areas of Support
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Leadership Development
  • Programs that build communication, teamwork, and confidence
  • Structured leadership tracks and student leadership initiatives
  • Hands-on responsibility, goal-setting, and accountability
  • Opportunities that develop initiative and service-mindedness
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Mentorship & Enrichment
  • Mentoring programs connecting youth with trusted adult guidance
  • Academic enrichment that supports long-term success
  • Career exposure, skilled trades pathways, and workforce readiness
  • Positive peer communities that encourage healthy choices
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Character & Values
  • Programs that foster integrity, humility, and responsibility
  • Service projects that encourage generosity and community pride
  • Discipline, hard work, and perseverance through structured activity
  • Faith-aligned organizations are welcome when mission-fit is clear
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Community Service & Civic Engagement
  • Youth service initiatives that address real community needs
  • Volunteer programs that develop leadership through service
  • Projects that strengthen neighborhoods and local institutions
  • Programs with measurable participation and outcomes

What we
look for

We strive to reflect the Foundation's values in our work: humility, hard work, honesty and integrity, generosity and service to others, and frugality. Every grant we make is a reflection of those values.

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Clear Impact on Youth Development Programs with a proven track record of helping young people grow and succeed.
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Strong Supervision & Safe Program Design Organizations that prioritize the safety and wellbeing of every participant.
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Responsible Leadership & Stewardship Capable, committed leaders who manage resources with care and integrity.
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Measurable Engagement & Outcomes Clear goals, real reach, and demonstrated results in the community.

Eligibility & Guidelines

The Foundation makes grants only to public charities. Grant awards may support an organization's operations, programs, and/or capital projects. See our Grant Information page for current guidelines and deadlines.

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