Grants and Scholarships
In 2022-2023 we awarded $17 million in grants and scholarships to nonprofits and students in West Michigan.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
The Community Foundation is a nonprofit organization that connects people, passion and resources. With our partners, the Community Foundation uses the tools of philanthropy to find solutions to pressing issues. We provide grants to support the work of nonprofits, scholarships to local students and other forms of support to communities working to eliminate barriers to opportunity, prosperity and belonging.
Mission: Our Mission is to build and manage our community’s permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people.
Vision: We envision a magnetic and interconnected West Michigan community.
Values: Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, Sustainability and Bold Aspirations
Vital Behaviors: Give & Receive Openly, Build Trust with Each Other, Create Brave & Safe Space, Embrace Vulnerability, Accountability
For West Michigan to grow and prosper, we must make sure that everyone can apply their talents and creativity to fuel our future. It is only by connecting across perspectives and overcoming inequities that we can build and sustain an inclusive economy and thriving community.
By the numbers
In 2022-2023 we awarded $17 million in grants and scholarships to nonprofits and students in West Michigan.
We've doubled the total dollars awarded annually in the last decade. That means more students in Kent County can achieve post-secondary educational success. Are you next?
Through our permanent endowment we are moving toward a brighter future and managing Grand Rapids Community Foundation's long-term growth and stability.
Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Last year, we were entrusted with $7 million from our donors partners.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation establishes partnerships, allocates resources and implements initiatives that seek to eliminate inequities in Kent County. We are grateful for the generosity of our donor and volunteer partners, who contribute their financial resources and expertise. Their passion and generosity are making investments today for a better tomorrow.
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2023-2024
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