GRANTS

2025 Grant Applications

The Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation awards grants only to qualified 501© 3 tax exempt organizations located within West Michigan. Grant proceeds should be used predominately within Kent County.

2025 Information and Application

Grant Application

The application period ends December 5, 2025.

Announcement of award recipients is tentatively scheduled for the third week of December 2025.

2023 Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation Grants Awarded

Arts In Motion: $ 2,000 - Computer & Software
Camp Casey: $ 5,000 - Campout for children with cancer
Ele’s Place: $ 5,000 - On-site supplies in area schools
Equest Center: $ 5,000 - Horse-drawn cart for therapeutic programs
Friends of GR Parks: $ 6,969 - Multi-use trails and bridges in Ball Perkins Park.
Humane Society: $ 5,000 - Expand Youth Programs & Learning Camps
Mel Trotter Ministries: $ 4,575 - Add six on-site family suites/Update play area
HSB: $ 1,095 - 2-way security radios for active threats
School Emergency Response Coalition: $ 7,500 - 3 AED & 3 mannequins to train students/staff

Total: $42,139

Grant History