GRCF Presents Philanthropy Award to Allan and Claudia Carlson
Each year Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards the Jack Chaille Community Philanthropy Award to a Community Foundation donor(s) who exemplifies the spirit of community philanthropy. The award was...
View Article$150,000 in Grants for Economic and Workforce Development
Geography: Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently approved $150,000 in grants that will support local economic and workforce development in 2010. Nonprofits...
View ArticleCollege Scholarship Applications Now Available
Geography: Grand Rapids Each year, Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards more than $550,000 in scholarships to students who are college bound or pursuing a technical career. 2010 marks the 65th...
View ArticleEd Wong-Ligda Mural Nears Completion
Geography: Grand Rapids Even before Grand Rapids Community Foundation moved into its new home at the corner of Grandville Avenue and Oakes Street, a mural by Ed Wong-Ligda was in the plans. Next...
View ArticleMultimedia Contest Gives Teens a Chance at Cash Awards
Geography: Grand Rapids The 32 Kent County high school students who make up Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Youth Grant Committee want to get teens thinking about philanthropy. That’s why they’re...
View ArticleThe Rapidian voted Best in Show by West Michigan Public Relations Society
Geography: Grand Rapids The launch campaign for The Rapidian was honored last night by the West Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America at the 25th annual PRoof...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Announces $207,000 in Education Grants
Geography: Grand Rapids Three Grand Rapids Public elementary schools are receiving $91,000 in total grants from the Meijer Good Schools for Grand Rapids Program, which recognizes area elementary...
View ArticleNewest Community Foundation Grants Total $1.5 Million
Geography: Grand Rapids This week, Grand Rapids Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees voted to approve $1.5 million in grants. The grants address four areas of need in Kent County including...
View ArticleFoundation Awards $574,275 in Scholarships to Local Students
Geography: Grand Rapids Half of awards go to first generation college studentsThis fall, 539 local students will start a new year of college knowing they have the support of...
View ArticleJohn Canepa Receives Community Foundation Award
Geography: Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community Foundation awards its Jack Chaille Community Philanthropy Award to John Canepa tonight. Canepa is the retired president of Old Kent Bank (now 5/3 Bank)....
View Article50+ Great Ideas= $5,000
Geography: Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community Foundation hopes to spark innovation among local nonprofit organizations by encouraging them to engage the 50+ population in community volunteer efforts....
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Grant Improves Access to Local Fruits and Vegetables
Geography: Grand Rapids To address the need for access to fresh produce in underserved urban communities, Grand Rapids Community Foundation has awarded a $150,000 grant to Fair Food Network’s Double...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Grants Help Veterans and Chronically Homeless People
Geography: Grand Rapids The Board of Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved two grants. The Friends of Michigan Veterans Home, Inc....
View ArticleNew Website Promotes Summer Camps in West Michigan
Geography: Grand Rapids To help support local summer camps and promote the summer camp experience to all West Michigan families, Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently revamped the West...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Awards $375,000 in New Grants
Geography: Grand Rapids In 1940, Grand Rapids Community Foundation made its first grant to a fledgling art school in Grand Rapids. It was followed by subsequent grants of $100 each in 1941 for the...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Grants: Civil Liberties, Bike Bridges, Housing Rehab,...
Geography: Grand Rapids Trustees of Grand Rapids Community Foundation recently approved $454,500 in grants to nonprofits in Kent County...
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Grant to GRPS’ Harrison Park School Puts Students on the...
Geography: Grand Rapids $4.5m expected to be poured into GRPS schools over next ten years for college pathways coordinator, math/literacy coachesAdditional $3m annually expected to be granted for...
View ArticlePhilanthropy Supports Local Summer Youth Employment
Geography: Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Community Foundation is helping local youth gain valuable work experience this summer with the help of a $400,000 grant from the W.K....
View ArticleCommunity Foundation Awards $644,400 in College Scholarships
Geography: Grand Rapids When a family’s annual income is $30,000 or less, the cost for a year of post-secondary education can be staggering. Grand Rapids Community Foundation believes education...
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