Apply for Funding through the Youth Advisory Council

Do you have a healthy idea for improving the health and wellness of youth in the community?

Who Can Apply for Funding?

  • The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) organization (not a private foundation) or be a county/state/or federal government agency.

What are the Council’s Funding Requirements?

  • The projects/programs MUST target youth and youth health priorities

  • Material MUST be age appropriate

  • The CMAF Youth Advisory Council does NOT fund:

    • Individuals

    • Private foundations

    • Religious or political activities

    • Ongoing operating funds

    • Indirect or administrative overhead costs (this includes staff salaries)

    • Deficits, endowments, or research

What are the Council’s Funding Guidelines?

  • Grants are limited to a maximum of $2,000.00 and are typically for workshops or projects within a school, non-profit, and/or youth group

  • Youth leadership in the development and implementation of the project is strongly encouraged

  • Sponsorships are limited to a maximum of $2,000.00 and must be for community-wide and all-inclusive events

  • All successful grantees must provide appropriate recognition and include the use of Youth Advisory Council logos in all publicity and at event locations.

For a full list of 2022 the Council’s grantees, click here.

How to Apply for Council Funding

  • The deadline to receive grants is the last Wednesday of each month. Grants are due to the CMA Foundation offices by 4:30 pm (postmarks are not accepted).

  • Complete an application

  • Applications can be sent via any of the following methods:
    - E-mail: ewomack@columbusmedicalassociation.org
    - Fax: 614.240.7410
    - Mail: Erica Womack Ph.D
                Youth Advisory Council Program Coordinator
                1390 Dublin Road
                Columbus, Ohio 43215