James A. Welch Foundation Grant

The James A. Recognizing the increasing complexity of educational pathways, the Foundation encourages initiatives that identify and support academically and creatively talented youth. By fostering growth and development, the Foundation aims to nurture a community of learners prepared to thrive in a dynamic global society.

The Foundation looks forward to moving forth with its grant making in this arena with confidence that talented young people are given the opportunity and encouragement to excel.
Funding Guidelines
The James A. Welch Foundation considers proposals to provide funding to qualifying charitable organizations in Flint and Genesee County, Michigan for programs or projects which:
Identify students who are academically and/or creatively talented, and through guidance and counseling services, encourage them to pursue their special talents, AND
Provide additional educational opportunities for academically and/or creatively talented students to cultivate their special talents.
Note to Grant seekers
Please include your definition of “academically talented” and/or “creatively talented” students in your request for funding. Also, describe the selection process used to identify “academically and/or creatively talented students.” We also seek to understand how students will continue to develop or move to the next level in their development following participation in your program.

Eligibility

Provides funding to qualifying charitable organizations in Genesee County, Michigan.

Ineligibility

The following types of requests are of low priority and rarely funded by the James A. Welch Foundation:Capital Projects
Sectarian Projects
Indirect Cost RecoveryFixed overhead costs that are not directly related to the project shouldn’t be part of the program budget that the Welch Foundation will fund.