West Michigan Youth Programs Grants
The Gerber Foundation’s West Michigan Youth Programs Grants support science, health, and education initiatives for children and teens in four West Michigan counties.
Funder: The Gerber Foundation
Due Dates: March 15, 2027 | September 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards under $10,000; average grant size less than $5,000; usually one-year commitments.
Summary: Supports youth-focused programs in four West Michigan counties, emphasizing health, education, literacy, and life experiences for children and teens.
Description
The Gerber Foundation’s West Michigan Youth Programs Grants fund innovative and impactful projects that benefit children and teens (ages 0–18) in Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties. The program’s priorities include health, nutrition, dental care, early childhood services, literacy, parenting education, STEAM/STEAM education, and life experiences such as camp scholarships and agricultural science. The Foundation seeks to enhance the well-being, education, and personal growth of young people in its birthplace region by supporting diverse, community-engaged youth initiatives.
