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Caught in the Act of Giving Back Awards

Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public

Foundation Annual Grants for K-12 SchoolsGrants for Youth ProgramsSocial Justice Grants

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.

    What Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    1
    Total given
    $232K
    Median grant
    $232K
    • By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Grosse Pointe, MI.

    Example grants

    • The Grosse Pointe Public School System · Grosse Pointe, MI

      Provided funding for academic, technology, and enrichment programs

      $232K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsyouth-programssocial-justice

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