Deadline: 9-Sep-21
Applications are now open for the Wege Foundation Grant Program to plant seeds that develop leaders in economicology, health, education, and arts, and enhance the lives of people in West Michigan and around the world.
Peter M. Wege, founder of the family foundation, felt strongly about keeping the mission local because it honored the wishes of his father Peter Martin Wege, who created the Foundation’s resources. Peter Martin Wege founded Metal Office Furniture, today’s Steelcase, in 1912.
Peter Martin Wege’s metal-working genius and entrepreneurial gifts started the company that became the world’s largest producer of office furniture. As his son Peter M. Wege put it, “Dad said the money was made right here in Grand Rapids by Steelcase and he wanted it to stay here to do all the good they can. I feel exactly the same way.”
Focus Areas
- Arts & Culture
- Environment
- Education
- Community Health and Wellbeing
Themes
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Civic Engagement
- Environmental Sustainability
- Organizational Sustainability
Eligibility Criteria
- Once the cycle is open, complete their brief eligibility quiz located to access their grant application link.
- Submit a grant application through their online system. In addition to a proposal narrative, please be prepared to submit the following documents: an organization budget, a project budget, a Board of Directors list, a 501(c)3 determination letter, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, and audited financial statements (or most recent Form 990).
- After the request has been submitted, one of their staff members may contact you for a meeting or site visit.
- Proposals will be reviewed by their Board of Trustees. You will be notified of a decision within two weeks following their Board meeting.
For more information, visit https://wegefoundation.com/grants/