Deadline: 15-Sep-21
The Gerber Foundation is inviting proposals for the West Michigan Youth Programs to support a variety of youth programming within a 4-county area that includes Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties in West Michigan.
Grants are geared towards projects serving youth from 0-18 years of age. A special emphasis is placed on projects focused on:
- Health, Nutrition and Dental issues
- Early childhood services and Literacy
- Parenting Education
- Education (including Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, and Math)
- Life Experiences (camp scholarships, Ag Science Education, 4-H and FFA)
Agencies must be located in or directly serving youth from one of the 4 counties indicated above.
Funding Information
Although typically under $10,000, grants may range from $100 to $20,000. Grants are generally limited to one-year commitments.
Eligibility Criteria
Grantees must be a public non-profit (with a 501c3 determination letter from the IRS) or governmental entity in order to apply. Programs that are collaborative and that have support from the broader community are encouraged.
For more information, visit Gerber Foundation.
For more information, visit https://www.gerberfoundation.org/west-michigan-grants-youth-services/