Youth Grant Committee to award $45,000

Grand Rapids Community Foundation puts a lot of trust in local youth. This can be seen in the important responsibilities put on the Foundation’s Youth Grant Committee, a group of high school students who annually help award $45,000 in grants. The group is specifically focused on awarding funds to organizations that take up youth-focused causes, and is currently seeking applications.

The online grant application is now open, with a deadline of February 11. Any group involved in improving the lives of youth is encouraged to apply. The Community Foundation is eager to continue supporting youth by awarding the Youth Fund’s resources to deserving groups.

The Youth Grant Committee awards funds to a wide variety of groups. Some of 2012’s recipients include The Grand Rapids Track Club’s Summer Youth Program, the Hispanic Center of Western Michigan, and Specialized Language Development Center. The average award given to grantees in 2012 was $3,000.

The $45,000 awarded by the Youth Grant Committee comes from the Foundation’s Youth Fund. Established by a grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the fund is used to support projects and programs that benefit young people in the Grand Rapids area. To apply for a grant, visit www.grfoundation.org/youthlist.

About the Foundation
Grand Rapids Community Foundation supports Kent County (Michigan) nonprofits and leads the community in making positive, sustainable change. Its success is connected to the generosity of donors and the expertise of grantee organizations. For more information, please visit www.grfoundation.org.