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Seeking A Grant - The Wege Foundation IS THE PLANET WORTH SAVING? The Community Remembers Peter M. Wege The Wege Foundation accepts online applications twice a year, in the spring and fall, from any current 501(c)(3) organization.
Our spring grant cycle will open on Monday, January 5, 2026, and close on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 5:00pm Eastern Time. Our Board of Trustees will convene in early May 2026 to review proposals. Organizations will be notified of a decision within two weeks following the Board meeting.
As you consider submitting a grant application, please keep in mind your request should align with one of our four areas of interest (Education, Environment, Arts & Culture, Community Health & Wellbeing) and should serve the Kent County and Grand Rapids metropolitan area. If your project contains a capital campaign element, your project must be LEED certified. Please note that The Wege Foundation may only fund a portion of your project.
Your organization must be a current 501(c)3 public charity or equivalent determination if a church or school. Prior to submitting your application, please review The Wege Foundation’s Values & Priorities and “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” policy. Applicants are required to use our project budget template .
Please save a copy of the spreadsheet to enable editing. Applications for Family Interest Grants for projects outside the Kent County, Michigan, and Grand Rapids metropolitan area are accepted by invitation only and should not be submitted through link below. Please visit our Spring 2026 Grant application .
Once the cycle is open, click on “Start a New Application. ” You must first take the eligibility quiz as part of the application process, even if you are a past grantee. If you pass the eligibility quiz, you can begin a grant application.
In addition to a proposal narrative, please be prepared to submit the following documents: an organization budget, a project budget, a Board of Trustees list, a 501(c)3 determination letter, a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, and audited financial statements (or most recent Form 990). After the request has been submitted, one of our staff members may contact you for a meeting or site visit.
Proposals will be reviewed by our Board of Trustees. You will be notified of a decision within two weeks following our Board meeting. Please click here for a blank sample application.
If you have questions regarding the grant application process, please contact Leslie Young-Martin at lyoung@wegefoundation. org. If you have technical questions (including password issues) regarding the grantee portal, please contact Emily Mathein at emathein@wegefoundation.
org or (616) 957-0480 ext. 1. POST-FUNDING: GRANT REPORT REQUIREMENTS If your proposal is funded, you will be notified of your grant report requirements.
All grant reports should be submitted through the grantee web portal. Please note that the grantee portal can only be accessed by the email used to submit the application. Please click here for the required post-grant financial overview template.
Click here for our grant reporting guidelines. For more information regarding report submissions, please contact your lead staff liaison or call the Foundation office at (616) 957-0480. 99 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 902 Grant Guidelines & Application The Community Remembers Peter M.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Must have current 501(c)(3) public charity status. Project must align with Education, Environment, Arts & Culture, or Community Health & Wellbeing. Must serve Kent County and Grand Rapids metropolitan area. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 5, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.