Muskegon LEAD (Leading Efforts Against Discrimination) Grant

The Muskegon LEAD Grant supports initiatives focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in Muskegon County. This grant is awarded to nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental units dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Applicants must submit a compelling summary detailing their mission, existing JEDI-related programs, and future plans for impact, with a funding request between $5,000 and $7,000 to enhance their efforts.

Muskegon LEAD (Leading Efforts Against Discrimination) Grant
The Muskegon LEAD (Leading Efforts Against Discrimination) Giving Circle was organized to collectively fund initiatives in Muskegon County specifically and intentionally focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. The circle comprises 40 young community members with a shared vision of creating a vibrant community with great opportunities for all.

Eligibility

We award grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations serving Muskegon County that have been determined by the IRS to be 501(c)(3), schools, religious institutions, and governmental units.Organizations should submit a compelling, one-page summary that makes the case for investment in your organization as a LEADer. An excellent summary would include the following:Mission and vision of the organization and how that mission and vision compel your organization to work and lead towards JEDI.
Existing programs and activities that highlight work related to JEDI, including how your target community has been engaged in the planning and implementation of that programming
Future plans and dreams for work that will create a just, diverse, inclusive, and equitable community, including how a grant of $5,000 – $7,000 would move that work forward.