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The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) at the Branch County Community Foundation were busy last month completing their first community service project of the year!

Grant applications open January 1st. Get the details below. YAC Grants Grant applications for our Youth Advisory Council grant cycle will be accepted from January 1 through January 31, 2026. YAC is looking to fund programs or projects that align with the needs of youth in our community according to the results of their most recent needs assessment, with the top three concerns being Mental Health, Healthy Relationships, and Substance Abuse resources for the youth in our commun

The Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF) is pleased to announce the opening of its 2025 scholarship application cycle. Beginning December 1, eligible students can apply for more than 30 scholarship opportunities through a single, streamlined application. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and current college students who graduated from or reside in Branch County or Colon, Michigan. Applicants must be pursuing a certification, trade school diplom

For more than a century, philanthropic institutions have served as a trusted partner and resource whose effect can be seen in the lives of millions and in the vibrant neighborhoods that continue to thrive through their mission-driven work.

The Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF)  is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2025 Community Good Grant Cycle! This year, BCCF is proud to award a total of $57,340  to support impactful initiatives throughout Branch County and Colon. These grants were made possible through the generosity of nine different funds  at the Community Foundation, with the majority of funding coming from our Forever Fund , BCCF’s unrestricted fund that allows us to respond flexibly t

now is a good time to consider how both long-term and short-term planning can be important components of a comprehensive philanthropic strategy. The community foundation can help!

If education and related causes are important to you, the Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF) can help you explore a variety of meaningful ways to make an impact.

It’s more important than ever to stay informed about how changes in the tax law may affect your charitable giving.

Although tax benefits of charitable giving ebb and flow, your support for our community and the charities you love remains steadfast.

The Branch County Community Foundation is excited to share information about three new funds opened in the spring of 2025!

The Branch County Community Foundation (BCCF) Implementation Team proudly joined partners from across Region 8 at the recent Child Care Summit in Kalamazoo.

Youth philanthropy group impacts the community through service projects and grants.

A total of $6,709.82 was awarded to local schools through the 2025 Educational Mini-Grant Cycle.

As the 2025 Educational Mini Grant Cycle wraps up at BCCF and announcements are near, it is a perfect time to give an update on some of last year's recipients and what they have been able to accomplish with the Educational Mini Grant funds!

This year, 3 students were selected for the ILE Memorial Music Scholarship, and 2 students were selected for the Wendi A. Baker Music & Theatre Summer Camp Scholarship!

We welcome a conversation to learn more about the difference you’d like to make in our area, whether through lifetime giving, a gift in your will or trust, or a combination of both.

Now is a great time to consider how you can turn part of your retirement plan into a legacy gift that benefits both your loved ones and your community.

These scholarships were created by families and individuals who believe, as we do, that education is power, and that every student deserves the chance to chase their goals and have assistance financially, regardless of background or pathway.

Youth Advisory Council students give back to local schools by providing hygiene kit items.

Grant cycles for each fiscal year are kicked off with the Youth Grant Cycle, which is open for applications during the month of January...