Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant

Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berrien Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 22, 2026

Summary

The Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant, established by John E. N. and DeDe Howard, supports nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities that conduct community activities at designated Howard Facilities. These include various recreational and cultural venues like the Howard Ice Arena and Band Shell. The Berrien Community Foundation, which aims to enhance local community strength, administers this grant to foster sustainable community development.

Overview

Berrien Community Foundation Mission The mission of Berrien Community Foundation is to connect the power of people who care with causes and organizations that strengthen our communities. Vision The vision of Berrien Community Foundation is to build strong, vibrant, and sustainable communities. For Good. For Ever. Howard Facilities Program Endowment Grant This grant was established by John E. N. and DeDe Howard to support programs held at facilities bearing the Howard name.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This grant is for nonprofit, school, church or government organizations and is intended to support community activities taking place within the Howard Facilities.Howard Facilities Include: Facilities that are eligible to apply for this grant include: John & Dede Howard Family Trail, John & Dede Howard Ice Arena, John E.N. Howard Band Shell, John & Dede Howard Skate Park; John & Dede Howard Auditorium at St. Joseph High School; Howard Performing Arts Center at Andrews University; Howard Music Hall in Hillsdale, Michigan; or the John and Dede Howard Recital Hall in Holland, Michigan.