The Wilcox Essay Contest
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Purpose: Jack Wilcox felt that Plymouth youth should know all about the history of their hometown and have familiarity with the historical research materials that are available through rich local resources.
Focus Areas: Local history, Plymouth community history
Eligibility: Plymouth youth
Geographic Scope: Plymouth, Michigan
Address: 454 S. Harvey St. Plymouth, MI 48170, US
What Educational Excellence Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $117K
- Median grant
- $117K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Plymouth, MI.
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- Education
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