Amway Impact Grant Program

Amway is committed to providing community grants in support of non-profit organizations and programs that focus on health & wellness and empowerment. Donor Name: Amway State: Michigan County: Kent County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Health + Wellbeing Funding focus areas: Increase access to fresh, healthy foods Provide supplemental nutritional resources to families and children facing food insecurity Support optimal health for kids and their families through healthy eating education and training opportunities. Community Infrastructure and Programming support designed to encourage healthy and active lifestyles. Support mental wellbeing practices such as meditation and anxiety reduction or coping techniques that lead to a healthy mindset Target audiences: Children Families and single parent households with school-aged children Rural and urban communities Traditionally underserved populations Empowerment Funding focus areas: Workforce & Entrepreneurship skill education Livelihood Education- Training and Development of life skills that support individuals to thrive (ex. financial literacy or basic management skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, etc.) Youth mentorship Youth leadership development Support addressing the individual and contextual barriers that hinder economic empowerment of marginalized and underserved populations Target audiences: Women and girls Youth Traditionally underserved populations Eligibility Criteria The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit The offices of the organization are located, and primarily serves, focus areas within Kent County, MI. Application must demonstrate the community need AND have associated outcomes If the applicant is a house of worship, it must demonstrate that it operates a social service program that is open to the public and involves no religious activities Please note: Amway will consider funding portions of proposed projects, and collaborative projects will be given priority. Amway impact grant funding does not support the following Religious endeavors Political, legislative or lobbying organizations Individuals seeking personal help, travel support, scholarships or loans Individual or team endorsements General awareness campaigns Marketing sponsorships, cause marketing or advertising projects Movie, film or television documentaries School athletic teams, bands, choirs, publications or advertisements Sporting fundraising events Sporting fundraising events Athletic teams Organizations outside of Kent County, MI. For more information, visit Amway.