Ready2Work Award
Funding Amount
$250
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- One-time opportunity
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Students who recently obtained a certificate, credential, or college degree
Other requirements
- Must have received a scholarship from Fremont Area Community Foundation between 2010 to present
- Must live in West Michigan
- Must have earned a degree or higher credential
- Copy of certificate or diploma required
Overview
Purpose: Help recent graduates overcome barriers to employment by providing a one-time award.
Geographic Scope: West Michigan
Eligibility:
- Students who recently obtained a certificate, credential, or college degree
- Must have received a scholarship from Fremont Area Community Foundation between 2010 to present
- Must live in West Michigan
- Must have earned a degree or higher credential
- Copy of certificate or diploma required
Focus Areas: Employment barriers including tools, attire for trade, or clothing for interviews
How to Apply
Application Process
- Applications can be completed online
- More information available at foundation website
Required Materials
- Copy of certificate or diploma
What Fremont Area Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 137
- Total given
- $8.78M
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $5,000–$1.46M
- By dollars: Michigan 98%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Fremont, MI; Newaygo, MI; Big Rapids, MI.
- 28% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Truenorth Community Services · Fremont, MI
Hunger Prevention; Operating and Program Support; TrueMentors; Camp Newaygo; Housing…
$1.46M
Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency · Fremont, MI
Parents as Teachers; Library Fiber Project; Summer ASD; Summer Internship; College for…
$1.04M
Arts Center for Newaygo County · Fremont, MI
Operating and Program Support; Software Systems; Grand Rapids Ballet
$459K
Fremont Public Schools · Fremont, MI
Life Skills Room Renovation; Basketball & Cross Country Support; ASP; Student Trips;…
$326K
Love in the Name of Christ - Newaygo County · Grant, MI
Rooms of Refuge Day Center; Poverty to Prosperity Family Assistance; Program Support
$293K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Workforce development
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