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Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

December 15, 2026

250 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation Grants

Geographic Scope: West Michigan, with grant proceeds to be used predominately within Kent County

Eligible Applicants: Qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations located within West Michigan

Funding Focus: The foundation awards grants to support various community needs. Recent grant awards (2025 cycle) have supported:

  • Youth services and housing stability

  • Technology and equipment (computers, laptops, printers, AED units)

  • Arts and cultural programs

  • Environmental initiatives (sensory gardens, greenhouse structures)

  • Educational resources and literacy programs

  • Animal welfare

  • Therapeutic and wellness programs

    • Background:

  • 2025 Grants Awarded: $57,921 total across 11 organizations

  • 2024 Grants Awarded: $42,139 total across 8 organizations

  • Representative past recipients include Brookelyn Elias Promise, Casa of Kent County, Children's Healing Center, Code on Wheels, IKUS, Kent Intermediate Schools, New City Neighbors, WGVU Public Media, West MI Center for the Arts, Arts In Motion, Camp Casey, Ele's Place, Equest Center, Friends of GR Parks, Humane Society, Mel Trotter Ministries, HSB, and School Emergency Response Coalition

    • Contact: [email protected]

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Applications available: November 1, 2026

  • Deadline: December 15, 2026

    • Requirements:

  • Applicant must be a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

  • Organization must be located within West Michigan

  • Grant proceeds should be used predominately within Kent County

    • Note: Specific application materials, required documents, and submission instructions were not detailed on the provided webpage. Applicants should visit the grant applications page for complete submission requirements when applications open on November 1, 2026.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsyouth-programsartseducationanimal-rescue

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