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Two GRHS Students Awarded Eric Northard Memorial Travel Scholarships
The Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation is pleased to share that Cayce Crummey and Ellie Kragthorpe, students at Grand Rapids High School (GRHS), have been selected as this year’s recipients of the Eric Northard Memorial Travel Scholarship. Each student will receive $750 to support
Pledge your support to easing the Grand Rapids Area Library’s fiscal crisis
Donate to support the Grand Rapids Area Library through the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation’s newest fund, the Grand Rapids Area Library Fund. The fund is established to enable library supporters to demonstrate their support through contributions to the continued operations of
Nashwauk Area Community Fund Invests $33,440 in Local Projects in 2025
The Nashwauk Area Community Fund (NACF) continued its tradition of giving back in 2025, awarding $33,440 in grants to support local initiatives and organizations that strengthen the community. Through its spring and fall grant cycles, NACF funded ten different projects—awarding $6,690 for five grants
National Estate Planning Awareness Week 2025: A Call to Action for Families
This year, during National Estate Planning Awareness Week (October 19 – 25, 2025), the Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation (GRACF) encourages individuals and families to take meaningful steps toward securing their financial future and supporting the causes they care about. Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy—it is





