Giving you tools for community impact.
The Barry Community Foundation’s mission is to improve lives by bridging resources. These resources come in the form of time, talent and treasure donated by generous families, businesses and individuals in our community. It is our job to be good stewards of these gifts and to match them with community needs.
Each year, through our granting process, we partner together to match these resources with community needs to make a lasting impact in our community.
Grant Opportunities
Giving Back to Maximize Impact.
The Barry Community Foundation supports programs and organizations that support and strengthen our community.
BCF Community Grant
October 15
This community grant allows us to be responsive to community needs and partner with a variety of organizations to make an impact across the seven elements of a healthy community.
Learn MoreWilson H. Craig, Jr.
April 30
October 31
This grant opportunity supports educational opportunities for K-12 students in the areas of astronomy, math, science, engineering, technology, inventiveness, critical thinking, and creativity.
Learn MoreYouth Advisory Council (YAC)
Regular Grants: March 15 & October 15
Mini Grants: Year-Round
Representing the youthful voices of Barry County to better the lives of our generation and generations to come. Mini grants offered throughout the year.
Learn MoreDelton Kellogg Education Foundation (DKEF)
Offered Year-Round
The Delton Kellogg Education Fund was founded in 2014 to support the educational activities of the students and teachers of the Delton Kellogg Area School District.
Learn MoreThornapple Area Enrichment Foundation (TAEF)
$50 - $300 | Throughout the Year
$301 - $5,000 | October 1
Established in 1992, the mission of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation is to cultivate a strong community now and forever.
Learn MoreBarry Health Access
March 15
This fund purpose is to increase health care access for the underinsured or underserved in Barry County.
Learn MoreHealthy Youth & Healthy Seniors
August 15
This fund is used to promote health and prevention of health crisis for young & senior adults in Barry County. Program must assist in the cessation of smoking.
Learn MoreGeneral Federation of Women’s Club
May 15
Supporting a Visual and Performing Arts for students of Delton Kellogg, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg, and Wayland Union High Schools
Learn MoreBarry County Bar Association Community Improvement
October 15
The Barry County Bar Association is a group of attorneys who practice in Barry County and desire to give back and improve their communities.
Learn MoreBelonging in Barry
October 15
The Belonging in Barry Fund supports diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in Barry County, including supporting organizations led by Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ+, immigrant, neurodiverse, and/or disability community members.
Learn MoreAlready Received a Grant?
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