Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Grant
The Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Grant supports programs that promote health and help prevent health crises for young people and older adults in Barry County.
This fund is specifically dedicated to smoking cessation. It supports prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and other efforts that help reduce the health risks connected to tobacco use.
Grant Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Service Area | Barry County, Michigan |
| Focus | Smoking cessation and health crisis prevention |
| Populations Served | Youth and senior adults |
| Deadline | August 15 |
What This Grant Supports
Promoting Health for Young People and Older Adults
The Healthy Youth and Healthy Seniors Grant supports qualifying programs and services that focus on:
- Smoking cessation
- Tobacco-use prevention
- Treatment and rehabilitation
- Health crisis prevention
- Health education that helps reduce tobacco-related risks
- Programs benefiting young people and senior adults in Barry County
How to Apply
Applicants should explain how their program supports smoking cessation, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, or health crisis prevention for youth or senior adults in Barry County.
Questions About This Grant?
If you have questions about eligibility, the application process, or anything else related to this grant, contact our board member below or call the Barry Community Foundation before submitting your application.
Duska Brumm
BCEC Inc.
Leadership Barry County
Community Grants
Contact Information
Barry Community Foundation
231 S. Broadway St.
Hastings, MI 49058
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Grant Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main focus of this grant?
This fund is specifically dedicated to smoking cessation and efforts that reduce the health risks connected to tobacco use.
Who can benefit from supported programs?
Supported programs should benefit young people or senior adults in Barry County.
When is the application deadline?
The current stated deadline is August 15. Confirm the current application status before applying.
