GHACF Youth Advisory Council Awards Largest Amount of Grants in History

GHACF Youth Advisory Council Awards Largest Amount of Grants in History

In 2023, the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) granted the largest amount in its history: $110,600 in awards. Our YAC’s 20 high school students from Northwest Ottawa County give of their time as they meet throughout the year to...
Impact Story: Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes

Impact Story: Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes

We granted Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes $40,000 over two years for a new, permanent education staff position focused on the Lakeshore area to deliver impactful K-12 learning experiences to the youth of these areas. Junior Achievement helps inspire...
Impact Story: West Michigan Symphony Link Up Beginner Music Education Program

Impact Story: West Michigan Symphony Link Up Beginner Music Education Program

We granted $30,000 over three years to West Michigan Symphony so that the Link Up Beginner Music Education Program can return to three concerts for the first time since 2019. Grants that support education are one of our six priorities, as the youth of Northwest Ottawa...
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Supports Disability Equality Efforts in Ottawa County

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Supports Disability Equality Efforts in Ottawa County

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) is pleased to announce 13 Community Impact Grant awards, totaling $595,493, in support of Northwest Ottawa County and surrounding communities. The final grants of 2022 include $90,827 to support disability equality...