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Open positions at Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation:
There are two open Board of Director positions open at this time. Starting date is January 2023. Please click on the link below for the application and board information:
Apply Now: Community Foundation Annual Grants Open July 15–Sept. 1
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s Annual Grant Cycle will open on July 15, 2025, and close at 11:59 p.m. on September 1, 2025. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations and community groups working to strengthen the Greater Itasca Area,
Many happy returns: How to help your kids celebrate charitable giving
If you’ve ever considered wrapping charitable giving into a child’s birthday party, you are not alone! Lots of parents are encouraging their kids to have guests bring gifts to charity instead of presents, whether it's collecting books for a children at the local hospital,
7th Annual Scott Olson Memorial 5K Set for July 26 in LaPrairie
Community members are invited to lace up their running shoes for a great cause at the 7th Annual Scott Olson Memorial 5K and Scholarship Fundraiser, happening Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Ryan Park in LaPrairie, MN. The event honors the life and legacy of
Investing in Futures: GRACF Awards Over $333,000 in Scholarships to Area Students
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) continues to make higher education more accessible for students across the Greater Itasca area thanks to the ongoing generosity of its donors. In 2025, GRACF administered over 98 donor-funded scholarships. Many of these funds award more than
