The Gerber Foundation is currently accepting applications for its West Michigan Youth Programs.
Donor Name: The Gerber Foundation
State: Michigan
Counties: Lake County (MI), Muskegon County (MI), Newaygo County (MI), Oceana County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $100 to $20,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
As the birthplace of the Gerber Foundation, the foundation supports 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 (Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties).
- 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 West Michigan Youth Programs.