2006 Grants — Strengthening Philanthropy
The following is a list of all grants awarded in the last calendar year. In addition, archived grant lists are available at the bottom of the page.
Char-Em United Way, Inc. - $70,000
A grant to the Char-Em United Way to enhance the ability of the organization to raise funds on behalf of local health and human service agencies.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation - $10,000
www.grfoundation.orgSupport for the "Communities of Color Initiative" to encourage philanthropy by the African American community.
Grand Rapids Community Foundation - $90,000
www.grfoundation.orgContinued support for the Nonprofit Technical Assistance Fund providing help to small non-profits.
Grand Valley State University - $1,500,000
www.gvsu.eduA challenge grant to establish an endowed chair for Family Foundations.
Heart of West Michigan United Way - $120,000
www.waybetterunitedway.orgSupport for the 2006-2007 annual fund campaign and a challenge grant for companies with 100 or more employees who increased their participation rate over the 2005 level.