The Battle Creek Community Foundation’s latest round of competitive grants was recently featured by Second Wave Media. The article explores how more than $250,000 awarded to 23 local organizations will support education and youth development, health and family well-being, and stronger, more connected communities throughout the greater Battle Creek area.
Support for these grants was made possible by charitable gifts to the BCCF’s Community Opportunity Funds, which provide flexible resources to address community needs, as well as by the generosity of several Donor-Advised Fund holders who partnered with the Foundation to support selected programs.
Second Wave recently highlighted the Battle Creek Community Foundation’s first 2026 Competitive Grant Cycle, which awarded more than $250,000 to 23 organizations serving the greater Battle Creek area. The grants support education, health, family well-being and community programs designed to help local residents learn, connect and thrive.
Read the full article at Second Wave Media to learn more about the organizations and programs receiving support. Original story written by Jane Parikh and published on July 22, 2026.