NB2S Awarded Grant from The Skillman Foundation’s President’s Youth Council

No Barriers 2 Success (NB2S) is honored to be among the 30 nonprofit organizations selected to receive funding from The Skillman Foundation President’s Youth Council. With an $11,575 grant, we will continue expanding our skill-building programs for Detroit youth ages 16-24, fostering leadership, resilience, and career readiness. We extend our deepest gratitude to the President’s Youth Council for recognizing our impact and supporting our mission.

This holiday season, the President’s Youth Council, a dedicated group of young Detroiters ages 13-23, awarded $250,000 in grants to youth-serving nonprofits across the city. In its fourth round of grantmaking, the council introduced a new open-call process, inviting applications from organizations that elevate youth leadership and amplify young voices. The selection process was entirely youth-led, with council members determining the scope, criteria, and final award decisions.

“Young people won’t just inherit the future, they’ll determine it,” said Skillman Foundation President & CEO Angelique Power. “Our President’s Youth Council made these decisions from start to finish. They invited grants, designed a scoring rubric, debated, and directed a quarter of a million dollars.”

This year’s grantees reflect a diverse range of programs, addressing mentorship, education, food security, mental health, and afterschool initiatives. High school junior and youth journalist Ian Robinson noted, “We get to see a different perspective through a call for applications—not just from our experiences but from others. It was a lot more unique this year.” College sophomore and youth organizer Eva Oleita added, “We had training on how to go through grant applications, and everyone was excited to learn more because we all wanted that educational piece on what philanthropy is.”

We are beyond grateful for this support and excited to continue breaking down barriers and creating pathways to success for Detroit youth. This grant will help NB2S strengthen our educational, employment, and leadership programs, ensuring young people have the tools they need to thrive. Thank you to The Skillman Foundation and the President’s Youth Council for believing in our mission!

📢 Stay tuned for updates on how this funding will make an impact! #NB2S #SkillmanFoundation #YouthLeadership #BreakingBarriers