The Junior League of the Great Lakes Bay Region plays a vital role as a grantmaking organization, supporting local initiatives through funding and volunteer resources.

Grant recipients are identified by the members of our Community Impact Committee, who actively research local issues to stay informed about the region’s evolving needs.  The committee then evaluates how the League can best respond – whether through funding alone, or a combination of financial support and volunteer involvement.

Currently, the League’s primary issue-based focus is food insecurity in the Great Lakes Bay Region.  For larger projects, the Community Impact Committee prioritizes partnerships that align with this issue-based focus.

If your nonprofit organization is interested in collaborating with the League to address food insecurity or other community needs, please contact: communityimpact@jlgreatlakesbay.org

Grant Application Materials

• Request for Proposal Guidelines

• Request for Proposal Application (Downloadable Form)

• Request for Proposal Application (Electronic Form)

*Applications due January 31, 2026*