Newell A. & Grace A. Franks Fund
Newell A. & Grace A. Franks Fund supports organizations providing charitable and educational programs for the Sturgis community, contributing to the Foundation’s goal of lasting quality-of-life improvements.
Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: No minimum or maximum award amount specified
Summary: Supports charitable and educational programs serving the Sturgis community in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible organizations, and projects must serve the Sturgis community.
Description
The Newell A. & Grace A. Franks Fund, administered by the Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF), supports charitable and educational programs in the Sturgis community in St. Joseph County, Michigan. The fund provides a dedicated source of support for local programming within the Foundation’s mission to make a positive, lasting impact on quality of life in the communities it serves.
The Foundation’s broader grantmaking covers arts and culture, community and economic development, education, health, human services, housing, seniors, and youth. These are Foundation-wide areas rather than separate priorities for the Franks Fund. The fund’s focus remains charitable and educational work serving Sturgis, with completed applications considered by its Advisory Committee.
