Deadline: 15-Sep-20
The Gerber Foundation has announced ‘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)
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
- Agencies must be located in or directly serving youth from one of the 4 counties indicated: Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana.
- 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 https://www.gerberfoundation.org/west-michigan-grants-youth-services/