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Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Caregivers is sponsored by Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (administering Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation funds).
This fund supports projects that assist caregivers of individuals unable to fully care for themselves and who are part of an underserved community, with a preference for requests that support caregivers of older adults. The grants aim to improve support for caregivers through skills, resources, education, and respite.
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The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds • Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds support projects that reflect Mr. Wilson’s personal passions and make a lasting difference across southeast Michigan.
The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds were established at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan as an endowment to honor Mr. Wilson’s legacy in perpetuity. The Funds support four areas of interest: Caregivers, Design & Access, Youth Sports , and Grosse Pointe Community Assets .
Grants made from these Funds are distinct from, and awarded separately from, grants made directly by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation. In most cases, the Legacy Funds support very localized projects across the seven-county region for which a small grant can make all the difference — and in some cases, an opportunity to test ideas and programs on a smaller, pilot level.
Grant Amount: $10,000-$25,000 for Caregivers, Youth Sports, and Grosse Pointe Community Assets; up to $50,000 for Design & Access Grant Term: Typically, 12 months Type of Support: Programming, capacity building, and/or capital costs; Design & Access may also include planning costs Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools and government entities Application Opens: Oct. 5 Registration Deadline (MyCF online portal): Oct.
23 Application Deadline: Nov. 2, 2026, by 7 p. m.
EST Grant Decisions Announced: May 2027 Organizations are limited to one application per funding category but may apply to multiple funding categories; multi-year requests will not be considered. This Fund supports efforts to improve support for caregivers — whether paid, voluntary or family — through skills, resources, education and respite. Caregivers are those who look after dependent individuals who require caregiving.
Preference is given to requests that support caregivers of older adults. This Fund supports pre-planning, development, and/or construction costs for projects that increase the walkability and bikeability of local communities and/or expand outdoor recreational activity within the region. Waterways, greenways and recreation corridors are of particular interest.
The Fund aims to intentionally address systemic retention and participation issues by expanding equitable access to sports opportunities, facilitating high-quality engagement, and strengthening the organizational capacity of youth sports providers.
Grosse Pointe Community Assets Fund This remains a broad yet competitive Fund that supports projects of anchor nonprofit organizations providing services and experiences to residents of the five Grosse Pointe communities, home to Mr. Wilson during his lifetime. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school or government entity in southeast Michigan (Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St.
Clair, and Livingston counties) may apply for a grant from the Caregivers Fund, the Design & Access Fund, or the Youth Sports Fund. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school or government entity located in the five Grosse Pointe communities — the City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores, and Grosse Pointe Woods — may apply for a grant from the Grosse Pointe Community Assets Fund.
No grants will be made to individuals. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the full program guidelines before beginning an application. The guidelines include eligibility requirements, funding parameters, and additional application details.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds Grant Guidelines Applications are submitted through MyCF, the Community Foundation’s online grant portal. The application opens Oct.
5, 2026, and closes Nov. 2, 2026. Learn about the 2025 Grantees Complete list of Wilson Legacy Fund Grantees
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Southeast Michigan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 - $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Caregivers are due November 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Caregivers is funded by Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan (administering Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation funds). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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