Flint, Michigan – The Flint ReCAST Mini-Grant Program is now accepting applications for 2026. This is an opportunity for local groups to get money for projects that help youngsters and their families in the community. The goal of the effort is to help young people who are dealing with stress and adversity become more resilient, promote fairness, and adopt more trauma-informed methods.
Flint ReCAST, which stands for Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma, is looking for applications from groups that help young people directly and in a meaningful way. The amount of money given to each project will depend on how big and important it is, and it will be between $5,000 and $25,000.
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Applications officially opened on Friday, January 30, 2026, and must be turned in by Friday, February 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the latest. Programs selected for funding will operate during a defined six-month period, beginning April 1 and ending September 30, 2026. During this time, grantees are expected to provide services that are in line with one of two main goals.
The primary objective is to get young people involved and help them grow in a positive way. This includes programs that promote mental health, job exploration, peer support, and healthy social ties. The second one is about behavioral and trauma-informed health services, such teaching people how to be strong, how to take care of themselves, and how to learn about mental health.
A lot of different groups can apply for the mini-grants. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, government entities, colleges and universities, and community-based groups with a qualifying fiscal sponsor can all apply. But some activities are not eligible for funding. This funding cycle will not pay for religious programs, lobbying, capital projects, food-related costs, or costs related to debt.
Flint ReCAST will have an educational session on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. to let prospective applicants better understand the process and what is expected of them. The seminar will go over the program, the prerequisites for applying, and the criteria for judging.
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If your organization has questions about eligibility or how to write a proposal, you should contact the Flint ReCAST team directly for help. The program wants to use this financing opportunity to support local solutions that help young people, make families stronger, and make Flint a healthier, more resilient community.
Ready to Apply? Submit your application HERE