Summer 2026 Employment Program Projects
Program and Funding Period: June 1, 2026 – July 17, 2026
Application Deadline: January 9, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (CST)
The Metropolitan Action Commission POWER Youth will accept funding requests from area organizations to provide youth experience work opportunities for youth of Nashville and Davidson County for Summer 2026 until January 9, 2026.
The MAC POWER Youth Summer Employment Program is the agency's youth work initiative. POWER, which is an acronym for Providing Opportunities for Wealth-building and Economic Resilience, was selected by youth based on their belief that this best represents their path. This initiative and its structure are a result of a series of sessions with Davidson County youth where it was communicated by youth to city leaders that they need meaningful activities and an opportunity to earn income during the summer as an alternative to less productive activities. The summer experiences are in two main categories, ages 14-15 and 16-18. This funding announcements covers the portion of the youth summer employment program that provides project-based work experiences for young people ages 14-15 during the summer.
Up to $50,000.00 in funding will be available per program. Funding is determined by the number of youth served.
Below you will find the links to the funding announcement and the required documents that must be submitted to apply for funding:
- 2026 Form 1 (If received funding in the past)
- 2026 Proposed POWER Youth Job Description Form
- 2026 Project Workflow Plan
- 2026 Proposed POWER Youth Grant Spending Plan Budget Form
For assistance, contact MAC Workforce Grants Manager, Katina Bass at [email protected].