Community Health and Equity Grants

Community Health and Equity Grants is sponsored by Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation. This funding supports racial equity initiatives in Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township, including projects in community public health, youth educational support, and community support (mental health, violence prevention, homelessness prevention, and unemployment programming).

* Explore Stories of Impact * ## Professional Advisors Resources for Your Clients * ## Apply for a Scholarship * ## Resources & Publications ## 2026 Annual Community Meeting - Reserve Your Spot! Be part of an inspiring afternoon where our community comes together to celebrate local impact with food, fun and fellowship as “Together We Grow”, shaping the future of **Washtenaw County**.

Please join us to connect with neighbors, leaders, and change-makers in our community. ## Making Meaningful Change We help you make a meaningful impact in the areas you are passionate about.

Whether your philanthropic goals are centered around a specific community, such as Ypsilanti or Dexter, or you want to address a certain need throughout our county, such as aging justice or racial equity, we are here to be your partner in making that impact happen in our community. At AAACF, we believe in the power of leveraging knowledge to drive positive change in our communities.

Through these resources, we hope to connect you with the data that you are seeking and amplify the positive contributions you are making in Washtenaw County.

Grant & Scholarship Announcements ### Community Grantmaking The Community Grantmaking Program seeks to increase opportunities for equity in education and to decrease racial and economic inequities throughout Washtenaw County by investing in community-based organizations, capacity-building programs, and other services.

### Meet Thisali Bandaranayake: AAACF's 2026–2027 Youth Council Trustee Meet Thisali Bandaranayake, AAACF's 2026–2027 Youth Council Board of Trustees Representative. Learn what inspired her to join Youth Council, how the experience has shaped her leadership, and why she believes young people have an important role in strengthening Washtenaw County.

### A Lasting Impact: Celebrating Yash Srivastava’s Journey with the AAACF Youth Council From a quiet freshman to a confident community leader, Yash Srivastava’s journey with the AAACF Youth Council reflects the power of youth voices, leadership, and lasting impact in Washtenaw County.