[Barry Community Foundation](https://www.barrycf.org)

August 15, 2026 (Full application submission deadline; annual August 15)

Typical award size not specified; grants generally support one-time projects for direct benefit to Barry County residents.

Supports smoking cessation programs to improve health outcomes for youth and seniors in Barry County, Michigan.

--- ## Description The Healthy Youth & Healthy Seniors grant, administered by the Barry Community Foundation, aims to promote health and prevent health crises among young and senior adults in Barry County, Michigan. The fund is specifically dedicated to supporting smoking cessation efforts, helping to reduce cancer and other serious health risks. Grants are awarded to programs and services that focus on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation related to tobacco use. --- ## Due Dates - August 15, 2026: Full application submission deadline (applications due by 5:00 p.m.; annual deadline) --- ## Funding Amount - The specific grant amount is not listed; awards are typically made for one-time projects that directly benefit people in Barry County. - The foundation generally does not fund normal operating expenses, ongoing upgrades, or provide general operating support. - Applicants are encouraged to invest in the project and not expect the foundation to fund the project in total. - Collaborative funding with other sources is permitted and encouraged. --- ## Eligibility - Projects must provide a direct benefit to residents of Barry County, Michigan. - Eligible applicants include community-based organizations, nonprofits, and agencies serving youth and/or seniors. - Grants are not made to benefit private organizations, including churches, or to fund normal operating expenses. - Projects must align with at least one of the Barry Community Foundation’s healthy community elements (e.g., health and wellness, basic needs, education, environment, neighborhoods). - Applicants must demonstrate measurable outcomes and are required to submit a follow-up report. --- ## Application Process - Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 15 each year. - Submit the electronic application and required attachments via the Foundation’s online form ([Get Started](https://formsbcf.org/view.php?id=97753)). - A hard copy of the original application (without attachments) should also be mailed or delivered to the Barry Community Foundation. - Applications must include organizational information, project description, goals, anticipated outcomes, budget details, and evidence of alignment with healthy community elements. - Applicants must agree to publicize the Foundation’s support, return unused funds, and submit a grant report within 12 months if awarded. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to projects where the applicant contributes resources and seeks collaborative funding. - The Foundation encourages partnerships and community participation. - Projects must be time-limited (not general operating support) and provide measurable results. --- ## External Links - [Program page and grant details](https://www.barrycf.org/grant/healthy-youth-healthy-seniors) - [Application form](https://formsbcf.org/view.php?id=97753) - [Barry Community Foundation – About](https://www.barrycf.org/about/) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.barrycf.org/about/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | Address | |----------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------| | Duska Brumm | Program Officer | [Contact via web form](https://www.barrycf.org/about/contact-us/?scroll=true&departmentContact=duska-brumm) | (269) 945-0526 | 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058 | | Jillian Foster | Grants Contact | [jillian@barrycf.org](mailto:jillian@barrycf.org) | (269) 945-0526 | 231 S. Broadway St., Hastings, MI 49058 | ---

Healthy Youth & Healthy Seniors

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