Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund Grant

The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund offers $12,000 in grants this spring to support individuals and nonprofit organizations in Wayne County. Established in 2008, it aims to assist those with special needs by funding essential goods and services. Eligible projects include summer camp tuition, therapy, and community improvement initiatives. Grants are administered by the Wayne County Community Foundation, which ensures accountability by reimbursing organizations rather than individuals. This is the 11th consecutive year for awarding grants.

Bryant Memorial Fund will award $12,000 in grants to challenged individuals or nonprofit community organization projects this spring. Bryant Memorial Fund has distributed more than $61,000 to local individuals and organizations. Administered by the Wayne County Community Foundation, this is the eleventh consecutive year the Fund will award community grants.
Purpose
The purpose of this fund is to assist Wayne County citizens, with special needs, acquire goods and/or services desirable or necessary to maximize their potential or local nonprofit organizations improve their communities. Organizations can nominate individuals by filling out the grant application and noting the specific need and associated costs.
Examples of specific needs may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Summer camp tuition for those with physical or developmental needsSpecific therapy needs – i.e. therapeutic horseback riding, therapy ballsClassroom supplies for those with physical or developmental needsExpenses associated with Special Olympic participationExpenses associated with 4-H participation for those with physical or developmental needsExpenses associated with independent living for a person with physical or developmental needsExpenses associated with specific projects that will have a positive impact on local Wayne County communities and are led by nonprofit organizations

Eligibility

The Fund will reimburse organizations, rather than individuals to assure financial accountability. Previous applicants and recipients may re-apply.