How much funding does Youth Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Youth Grant?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around February.

How often is Youth Grant offered?

Youth Grant runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected February 28, 2027.

Youth Grant

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Foundation Grants Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Youth Programs Youth Services Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: February 28, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

From the program guidelines: “Applications for youth grants are accepted annually from late December to early February.”

Overview

Geographic Scope: Kent County/Grand Rapids area

The Youth Grant program features a Youth Grant Committee made up of students from local schools who work together to assess the needs of their peers and award grants to address those needs.

Eligibility: Youth-focused organizations and initiatives

Application Timeline: Applications accepted annually from late December to early February

Contact:

Grand Rapids Community Foundation
185 Oakes Street SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503
Phone: 616.454.1751

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications for youth grants are accepted annually from late December to early February. Submit through the foundation's online application portal.

For more detailed information, visit the foundation's grants page.

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What Grand Rapids Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 377
Total given: $21.99M
Median grant: $23K
Range: $5,065–$2.36M

By dollars: Michigan 87%, Illinois 7%, Georgia 1%. Top recipient cities: Grand Rapids, MI; Lowell, MI; Wyoming, MI.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation · Grand Haven, MI

Multiple grants awarded

$2.36M
Chicago Community Trust Co Charitable Giving Solutions Northern Trust · Chicago, IL

Multiple grants awarded

$1.02M
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation · Grand Rapids, MI

Multiple grants awarded

$590K
Kent School Services Network · Grand Rapids, MI

Multiple grants awarded

$465K
Heart of West Michigan United Way · Grand Rapids, MI

Multiple grants awarded

$440K