Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant

Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berrien Community Foundation
Amount: US $50,000
Last Updated: December 26, 2025

Summary

The Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant, provided by the Berrien Community Foundation, offers $50,000 annually to non-profit organizations serving Berrien County, Michigan. This grant aims to support projects that address significant community needs, positively impact residents' lives, ensure sustainability after funding ends, and foster collaboration among local entities. Established in 1952, the foundation champions charitable efforts to enhance the quality of life for Berrien County citizens.

Overview

Berrien Community Foundation The Berrien Community Foundation was established in 1952 by William Vawter and a group of concerned business people, much like the rest of the community foundation movement that started in the Midwest. The Foundation is an innovative means by which concerned citizens could put charitable dollars to work for the benefit of Berrien County residents. The Foundation is a union of numerous gifts, bequests, and other contributions that form endowments and other funds. The spendable portion of the Foundation's endowments is used to make grants to agencies and institutions serving the residents of Berrien County. Stephen E Upton Love Your Community Grant The Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant through the Berrien Community Foundation is available to non-profit organizations serving Berrien County, Michigan. Each year, a grant of $50,000 will be awarded to a non-profit organization that exemplifies the spirit of the Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant. The winning project will: Address a crucial community need, Make a positive impact in the lives of Berrien County residents, Demonstrate the ability to be a sustainable when funding is concluded, and Demonstrate collaboration.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible applicants are non-profit organizations serving Berrien County, Michigan.