Grand Rapids Community Foundation Youth Grant Committee Grants
Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Funder
The Youth Grant Committee awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, or community groups with fiduciaries for youth programs in the greater Grand Rapids area. Approximately $45,000 in grants is available annually to support youth-focused initiatives.
About this grant
The Youth Grant Committee is run by high school students from Kent County who assess youth issues, develop a request for proposals, follow up with grantees, conduct interviews and site visits, and award grants. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities (including schools), or community groups with fiduciaries serving youth in the greater Grand Rapids area. Proposals should address youth needs identified in fund guidelines, be creative and well-defined, and demonstrate equitable community impact. The application process involves a pre-application with feedback within 30 days, followed by a full application and site visit for selected projects, with final decisions within a minimum of 90 days. The foundation particularly supports programs that are unique, address racial/social/economic justice, and incorporate youth leadership.
Who can apply
Must have
The funder turns down applications that miss any of these.
- Organisation typeApplicant must be a 501(c)(3), a public school or district, or apply through a 501(c)(3)
Good to know
Not required. It helps to know before you start.
- Also note501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, government entities (including schools), or community groups with fiduciaries may apply. Proposals should address one of the youth needs identified in the fund guidelines, be creative and well-defined, and demonstrate equitable community impact. A project budget and plans for program evaluation should be included.
Application windows
Past rounds stay listed. Most grants reopen around the same time each year.
- 2026Open now
"The application opens December 1 and closes March 1 each year."
Dates confirmed by a person on 9 Sept 2026Where these came from