William “Bill” J. Brooks Memorial Fund
William “Bill” J. Brooks Memorial Fund supports community organizations in Shiawassee County with planting, shared-space upkeep, and plant education projects to advance community beautification.
Funder: Shiawassee Community Foundation
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | December 15, 2026 (Application and attachments deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grant amounts vary each year depending on available funding
Summary: Supports community beautification projects in the Shiawassee County community through the Foundation’s Fall Grant Cycle.
Key Information: Applicants with an outstanding final report from a previous grant may be disqualified.
Description
The William “Bill” J. Brooks Memorial Fund supports community beautification projects through the Shiawassee Community Foundation’s Fall Grant Cycle. The Foundation serves Shiawassee County. Bill Brooks’s family established the fund to honor his legacy as a U.S. Navy veteran and his commitment to beautifying Owosso, his hometown, where he returned to live with his family after traveling the world.
Supported work may include tree and flower planting, community gardens, upkeep or repair of downtown projects, parks, and community spaces. The fund also supports plant and tree education, camps, and classes for any age. These examples are not exhaustive; the fund’s purpose is community beautification.
