How much funding does Caught in the Act of Giving Back Awards provide?

Caught in the Act of Giving Back Awards provides ~$250 per winning project in funding.

When is the deadline for Caught in the Act of Giving Back Awards?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Caught in the Act of Giving Back Awards

GROSSE POINTE FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 Schools Grants for Youth Programs Social Justice Grants

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Funding Amount

~$250 per winning project

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Caught in the Act of Giving Back Awards

Funder: Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education (GPFPE)

Program Funding Source: Anne R. Hudson Endowment Fund of the GPFPE (held at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan)

Geographic Scope: Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS), Michigan

Purpose: Recognize and celebrate student volunteer projects within the school district to reinforce the importance of giving back to others and inspire active community engagement

Eligibility:

Student-led volunteer projects within GPPSS

Elementary, middle school, and high school categories

Projects submitted by building administrators

Award Categories:

Elementary Level

Middle School Level

High School Level

Award Details:

Winners selected in each category

Primary beneficiary organizations receive approximately $250 to support their work

Recognition ceremony held annually

Selection Criteria:

Level of demonstrated leadership

Commitment to volunteerism

Giving back and community impact

Student engagement and initiative

Background:
Program founded in 2015 to recognize outstanding student volunteer efforts and community service. Examples of past winners include refugee assistance projects, NICU sibling support, hospital gift programs, and youth mentorship initiatives.