2010 Grants

Support for the Grand Valley State University campaign to build the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons.

Support for development of a concert hall and department of music facility that can accommodate academic as well as civic programs and events.

Support for the "Campaign for the Secchia Center" to complete Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine facility in downtown Grand Rapids.

Support for an independent comprehensive study of public education in Michigan.

Support for the pre-development stage of efforts to establish a Grand Rapids Public Market in downtown Grand Rapids.

Support for the Nonprofit Technical Assistance Fund, a pooled resource for technical assistance to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the small nonprofit sector in Kent County.

Support for the development of architectural designs in the phased implementation of a planned renovation of a city of Grand Rapids neighborhood farmers market.

Support for development of the Fulton Street Farmers Market.

Support for a comprehensive analysis of the talent system in the west Michigan region as a part of the Talent 2025 initiative.

Support for specialized training for health-care providers who perform medical evaluations on suspected victims of child sexual abuse.

Support for the First Steps Initiative, a community collaborative leading the development of a comprehensive early childhood system built around a coordinated, accessible, and culturally competent network of support services - one designed to assure that more children begin Kindergarten ready to succeed.

Support for community planning related to an early childhood mental health initiative.

Support for capital improvements for a local school that serves students with learning disabilities.

Support for strategic planning for improved marketability and funding stabilization of the Child Development Center.

Support for the launch of the Michigan Cultural Data Project, an online data system to help arts and cultural organizations manage their organization, funders plan and evaluate grants, and researchers and policy makers understand the sector's assets, contributions and needs.

Support for the Blissfest Arts and Recreation Center project, a capital improvement effort directed at facilities improvements to the Blissfest Farm for the purpose of increasing programming in service to its constituency.

Support for the development of an annual international film series and a series of mini-festivals and workshops.

Support for a two-year arts education pilot program using music instruction to aid students, including English as a Second Language students, improve their math and reading skills.

Support for an effort by Opera Grand Rapids to broaden the base of their contributors.

Support for the "Campaign for the Second Century," a series of capital projects and endowments which will restore and update the facilities of this regional artists community.

Support for the 'Reach & Revitalize' capital campaign to expand and renovate portions of Raven Hill's facility in order to provide sufficent space for multiple classroom use and opportunities to grow its programs.

Support for Kent County's Purchase of Development Rights program which aims to preserve 18 farms totaling 2,000 acres in Kent County over the next three years.

Support for a comprehensive effort to develop a state-wide Conservation Vision for Michigan.

Support for the completion of the 13.5 mile Fred Meijer Kenowa Trail connecting the Kent and Macatawa Trails.

Support for the 2009-10 Annual Fund Campaign and efforts of the Heart of West Michigan United Way to implement a new approach to on-going support.