Scholarship Directory

The Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF) is honored to announce a transformative $500,000 contribution from the Mars Snacking Foundation Better...

At just 978 square feet, 78 Calhoun Street has become a launchpad for Battle Creek food entrepreneurs. From Umami Ramen to Church Bros BBQ by Raven, the affordable restaurant space helps small businesses test their concepts, build loyal followings and grow into larger locations.

Battle Creek Community Foundation announces the June 4, 2026 transition of the Kool Family Community Center to Comprehensive Senior Care Corporation—ensuring stable senior programs, gym memberships, and long-term community investment.

Twenty-three organizations receive funding to advance education, health, and livable communities throughout the greater Battle Creek area BATTLE...

Fulfilling its promise to serve the Battle Creek community for good, forever and for all, the Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF) has announced the recipients of its first grant round for this year, awarding more than $300,000 in grants to 25 nonprofit organizations.

Battle Creek Community Foundation will host its Block Party, August 20th, on Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek. Several community members came out to welcome Mary Muliett as BCCF’s CEO at the event.

A new program is giving early childhood educators in Battle Creek a rare financial lifeline: rent-free housing. The First Home, First Teacher...

Diop Harris II has been selected as the 2025–26 Peter J. Christ Leaders Fellow with the Battle Creek Community Foundation, continuing his longtime engagement with local leadership through hands-on community development, mentorship, and advocacy.

A new initiative in Battle Creek will provide rent-free housing and a pathway to homeownership for early childhood educators, aiming to boost compensation, stabilize the workforce, and address the financial challenges facing one of the lowest-paid professions.

Battle Creek leaders launched a new Housing Fund to address a 3,000-unit shortage, aiming to build and rehabilitate 1,000 homes by 2035 to boost workforce growth and community stability.

Through this initiative, BCCF will develop a new mission,  identify guiding values, and overall solidify organizational messaging, along with a new strategic plan and key priorities to guide the next 3–5 years. This work will be based on interviews and focus groups with community members, doubling down on BCCF being “for and with” our community!

In Battle Creek, dogs and cats rescued from fires will have a better chance of survival thanks in part to a grant from the Battle Creek Community Foundation that will equip every fire apparatus with new pet oxygen mask kits.

Second Wave highlights how $250,000 in BCCF grants will support 23 Battle Creek-area organizations advancing education, health and community well-being.

Battle Creek Community Foundation welcomes Emily Deering-Caruso as director of philanthropy, supporting donors, community partnerships, and impact across Calhoun County.

Bridget Banks, Pink Ribbon Sisterhood founder, is honored as inaugural Grand Marshall for Walk the Walk for Breast Cancer parade and fundraiser in celebration of Pink Ribbon Sisterhood’s tenth anniversary.

Battle Creek celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through vibrant cultural events, educational initiatives, and community advocacy led by the Battle Creek Latin American Heritage Initiative with support from the Battle Creek Community Foundation.

Battle Creek Community Foundation’s (BCCF) Vice President of Fund Administration and Development Elizabeth Schultheiss has been selected as one of 80 fellows from across the United States for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s WKKF Community Leadership Network.

Honoring Amanda Ostrander’s legacy, her family presented a $17,000 donation to Oaklawn Hospital to help local diabetes patients access essential care, medication, and urgent support.

Albion Community Foundation, Battle Creek Community Foundation, Marshall Community Foundation receive grants for immediate community impact and the establishment of donor-advised funds for local, long-term support.

Charitable Union is launching Jean’s Day, a special 139th anniversary awareness and collection campaign, according to a community announcement. Jean...

On Oct. 22, Isaiah 117 House of Calhoun County hosted a fundraising lunch and dinner at the Kool Family Community Center. The two meals brought in around 275 guests in total, raising around $60,000.

Although not a requirement of any scholarship, it’s always a hope that local students who have benefitted from these scholarships will come back to Battle Creek and establish careers in their hometown.

Battle Creek Community Foundation helps area residents achieve their educational dreams through scholarships at all levels of learning – applications open December 1, 2025.

Darryl Strawberry, an eight-time All-Star with four World Series Championships, will serve as the keynote speaker of the 44th annual Community Prayer Breakfast.

A program that gives one-time payments and monthly support to parents with infants is expanding to Jackson, Blackman Township and Albion. “Every mom...

Mary Muliett with the Battle Creek Community Foundations talks about the recently announced Kook Family Community Center ownership transition and...

Raul Maysonet is expected to share his testimony of hope and faith at the 44th annual Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast, according to a...

Inspired by a Healthy Aging framework out of Alberta, Canada, Calhoun County Senior Services (CCSS) is working to create programs that support healthy aging in Calhoun County. This effort is supported by the William G. and Marion E. Stuckle Fund, which is held by Battle Creek Community Foundation (BCCF) and provides funding for initiatives that promote good health outcomes across our region.

The Walk the Walk for Breast Cancer event returns to Battle Creek on Sept. 26, bringing the community together to honor survivors like Diane Olian while raising awareness and support for local breast cancer prevention efforts.

After more than 60 years of supporting local students, the Winship Memorial Scholarship Foundation has transferred its assets to the Battle Creek Community Foundation. The new Winship Memorial Scholarship Fund will carry Virginia Winship’s commitment to education forward.