Apply for Funding through the Youth Advisory Council

In the first six months of 2025, the Youth Advisory Council awarded $12,800 to seven impactful initiatives in Central Ohio!

Read about the recipients here.

Do you have an innovative idea for improving the health and wellness of youth

in the community?

Who Can Apply for Funding?

  • Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization or a county/state/or federal government agency

What are the Council’s Funding Requirements?

  • The projects/programs MUST target youth in central Ohio

  • The projects should provide programs and activities that address the Council’s health funding priorities

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

  • All successful grantees must provide appropriate recognition of CMAF’s Youth Advisory Council in all publicity

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

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

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

How to Apply for Council Funding

  • Complete the application and submit to the CMA Foundation by 4:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of each month.

  • Applications can be sent via any of the following methods:
    - Email: youthcouncil@cmafohio.org
    - Mail: Youth Advisory Council Coordinator
                1390 Dublin Road
                Columbus, Ohio 43215