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Established by the state Senate, the Maryland Youth Advisory Council gives young people, ages 14 to 22, the opportunity to provide feedback and recommendations regarding public policies and programs that affect their future and to take a leadership role in creating meaningful change. Mission:

As a coalition of diverse young advocates and leaders from across the State, we, the Maryland Youth Advis

ory Council address relevant issues by influencing legislation, spreading public awareness and serving as a liaison between youth and policymakers. Vision:

We strive to be an effective voice that:
• Incites change for the betterment of Maryland youth,
• Ensures equal opportunity for all youth regardless of background or circumstance,
• Initiates political conversations with youth,
• Educates youth on political issues, and
• Is respected by legislators and other stakeholders on youth issues

03/31/2026

🌟 Announcing the 2026 MYAC Youth Grant Awardees! 🌟

The Maryland Youth Advisory Council is proud to recognize six outstanding organizations doing transformative work with and for young people across our state. This year’s grantees are turning community challenges into opportunities, from gardens to mentorship, from classrooms to street corners.

These grants are more than funding. They are a statement: Maryland’s youth deserve investment, and the communities that show up for them deserve to be celebrated.

Congratulations to our 2026 Youth Grant Awardees:

✦ CAPA-Green | Howard County
✦ Compostology | Montgomery County
✦ Every Girl Needs a Pink Suit | Prince George’s County
✦ The LUMA Project | Baltimore County
✦ Village Learning Place | Baltimore City
✦ Young Men of Distinction | Somerset County

Follow MYAC to learn more about each of these incredible organizations and the work they’re doing to build stronger, safer, and more equitable communities for Maryland’s young people.

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03/30/2026

We are incredibly excited and proud to congratulate our council historian Lorena Wu on being selected as the Student Member on the Maryland State Board of Education for the 2026-2027 term! This office comes with incredible responsibility and is a perfect fit for the great leadership Lorena demonstrates on the council and beyond!

Additionally, Lorena will be the second state SMOB to serve on the council in a row! Our current State Student Member is O’Marie Barnes, chair of the council’s Youth Grants Opportunity!

03/17/2026

Legislative Committee Vice Chair Evangeline Roath and with during the and Thriving Youth IRL advocacy day!

01/23/2026

Deadline Extended: Until Feb 13 2026

We are extending our Youth Grant Applications until February 2026!

Check out the eligibility, and sign up for our upcoming information session on Jan. 24, 2026, about the grant opportunity.

Information Session Jan 24 at 7:00 pm (DM us for the details!)

01/22/2026

Councilmembers Qamryn and Jefferson had a productive meeting with Congressman Johnny Olsewszki and his staff. They discussed MYAC’s legislative platform and key youth concerns in the State of Maryland.

01/15/2026

Attention!! The Maryland Youth Advisory Council Youth Grant Opportunity application is still open!! Please join the YGO Chair O’Marie Barnes for a virtual information session on Saturday, January 24th, at 7pm at meet.google.com/owk-pygr-etj. The YGO provides $1,000 to five (5) youth-led organizations making positive change in their communities. Please email any questions about the application process to [email protected]. You can find the application link in our bio, the application closes on January 29th at 9:00pm EST.

01/02/2026

📣 Youth Grant Opportunity Now Open! 📣

The Maryland Youth Advisory Council (MYAC), in partnership with the Governor’s Office for Children, is excited to announce that FY26 MYAC Youth Grant Applications are now open 🎉

This opportunity supports youth-led projects that strengthen communities, promote civic engagement, and create positive change across Maryland.

🗓 Application Window: December 19 – January 29
👥 Who Can Apply: Youth and youth-led groups with innovative ideas and a commitment to community impact

💡 Focus: Empowering young people to turn ideas into action

🔗 Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/eV9ZEygv, or in our bio!

Please help us spread the word to youth leaders, educators, and community partners who support youth voice and leadership.

GOC YouthVoice

12/19/2025

📣 Youth Grant Opportunity Now Open! 📣

The Maryland Youth Advisory Council (MYAC), in partnership with the Governor’s Office for Children, is excited to announce that FY26 MYAC Youth Grant Applications are now open 🎉

This opportunity supports youth-led projects that strengthen communities, promote civic engagement, and create positive change across Maryland.

🗓 Application Window: December 19 – January 29
👥 Who Can Apply: Youth and youth-led groups with innovative ideas and a commitment to community impact

💡 Focus: Empowering young people to turn ideas into action

🔗 Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/eV9ZEygv

Please help us spread the word to youth leaders, educators, and community partners who support youth voice and leadership.

11/27/2025

🦃 Thanksgiving couldnt be better! 🦃

🌟 Partnership Spotlight 🌟

💙 We’re proud to spotlight Baltimore Votes their Student Service Learning Program, which is engaging youth across Baltimore City in civic activities and leadership opportunities.

So far, the program has recruited 8 interns who are helping run the program and connect with students in their communities. Nearly 10 students have applied to be Student Ambassadors—representing their schools and earning service learning hours through civic engagement activities.

Interns have been out in the community spreading the word—for example, two interns attended ACCE High School’s Back to School BBQ, sparking new applications and excitement among students.

The team also launched a social media campaign and provided ambassadors with T-shirts and event sheets with QR codes for voter registration and election judge sign-ups.

A special highlight came from their first internship meeting at the Hampden branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library, where the interns collaborated to plan outreach and recruitment.

The energy, teamwork, and creativity of this group set the tone for a successful launch!

👏 Congratulations to Baltimore Votes for empowering youth, building leadership skills, and strengthening civic engagement across the city!

Follow their journey on Instagram:

11/14/2025

🌟 Partnership Spotlight 🌟

💙We’re proud to spotlight The Ray Foundation (youth grant recipient), whose recent project made incredible strides in creating sensory-friendly learning opportunities for underprivileged and neurodiverse youth.

Through funding support, the RAY Foundation hosted two “RAYs of Learning” community events at the local library on August 16 and August 23, 2025, featuring eight sensory-friendly stations—arts and crafts, sensory play, interactive books, and more.

Youth volunteers helped assemble 25 personalized care packages filled with adaptive learning tools and hand-written notes, ensuring every child felt seen and celebrated.

The team also represented the Foundation at the FCPS County-Wide Special Education Open House on September 26, 2025, connecting with families and service providers to expand access to sensory resources.

A special highlight came from a pair of twin sisters—one with cerebral palsy—who experienced joy and inclusion through the sensory activities. Their story reflects the heart of the Foundation’s mission: every child deserves to feel proud, included, and valued.

Despite a small scheduling adjustment, all goals were successfully met, and the Foundation reached over 6,000 people online, growing its community and continuing to champion inclusive education across Maryland.

👏 Congratulations to The RAY Foundation for its dedication, creativity, and impact!

Follow their journey at Instagram: .rayfoundation

11/11/2025

🎉 Calling all Maryland youth (ages 12-24)! 🎉

Join us for the 2025 Annual Community Conversations: Investments, Impact & Advocacy, hosted by the Maryland Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) and the Maryland Governor's Office for Children’s .

🗓 Date: December 6, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Crownsville, MD (in-person) and virtually
👉 Ages: 12-24 • Must be a youth who lives in MD

What’s happening?
• Hear directly from young people on the issues that matter — community concerns, legislation, and real advocacy.
• Meet MYAC partners and learn about the youth grant recipients — and how you can apply in 2026.
• Participate in interactive small-group discussions on high-impact areas like social justice, education equity, mental health, community safety and more.
• Help shape MYAC’s annual legislative platform.
• Connect with other youth advocates across Maryland.
• New this year: We’ll honor up to four awardees with the “MYAC Top Tier Award” in a youth-led space with special guests.

This is your space. Your voice. Your impact. We want YOU there.

👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e54N-V9n
(Registration is required for attendance.)

Tag a youth advocate, bring a friend, spread the word — let’s make 2025 the year youth voices lead the change!

Address

45 Calvert Street
Annapolis, MD
21032

Telephone

+14106979242

Website

https://linktr.ee/mdyouthadvisorycouncil

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