Challenge Scholars Dream Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- October 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Nonprofits
- Community partner
- Teacher
Geography
- Michigan
Overview
The Challenge Scholars Dream Fund supports projects that benefit students and graduates of Union High School in the classes of 2020-2028. Grants build strong relationships or supportive transitions, encourage high-quality teaching and learning, build financial stability for students, or encourage community-led, mutually accountable systems. Challenge Scholars, parents, teachers and community partners are eligible.
How to Apply
See the Dream Fund page on the Grand Rapids Community Foundation website for the application and timeline.
What Grand Rapids Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 377
- Total given
- $21.99M
- Median grant
- $23K
- Range
- $5,065–$2.36M
- 87% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, where this grant's project is located.
- By dollars: Michigan 87%, Illinois 7%, Georgia 1%. Top recipient cities: Grand Rapids, MI; Lowell, MI; Wyoming, MI.
- 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation · Grand Haven, MI
Multiple grants awarded
$2.36M
Chicago Community Trust Co Charitable Giving Solutions Northern Trust · Chicago, IL
Multiple grants awarded
$1.02M
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation · Grand Rapids, MI
Multiple grants awarded
$590K
Kent School Services Network · Grand Rapids, MI
Multiple grants awarded
$465K
Heart of West Michigan United Way · Grand Rapids, MI
Multiple grants awarded
$440K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- K-12 schools
- Academic enrichment
- College prep
- Teacher development
Project Locations
- MI
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