Geographic Priority Grant Program (Wege Foundation Spring/Fall Grant Cycles)
Who can apply: Applicant must be a current 501(c)(3) public charity (or a public school or governmental entity). Request must align with one of the four pillars and primarily serve Kent County / Greater Grand Rapids (environment projects may be statewide). Capital projects considered only if LEED certified. Foundation typically funds a portion of project costs and values collaboration with other donors.
Deadline: Two annual cycles. Example posted: Spring 2026 cycle opened Monday, January 5, 2026 and closed Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. Typical windows: January–February and August–September (exact dates posted before portal opening).
