Keep an eye out for the new projected deadline of January 2027 for your next application. Typical award ranges have been slightly adjusted, now capping at $5,500 rather than $7,000. Additionally, the funder has explicitly emphasized racial, social, and economic justice, adding clear criteria for priority funding given to POC-led organizations.
Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1,000–$5,500 per award; average $3,000; up to $65,000 total distributed annually.
Summary: Supports innovative, youth-focused programs in Kent County that address pressing youth needs, especially those advancing racial, social, and economic justice and youth leadership.