Grants

Since its inception in 1960, the James A. Welch Foundation has distributed over two million dollars toward projects which have expanded educational opportunities for talented and gifted young students in Genesee County, Michigan. 

The matter of pursuing meaningful educational opportunities for talented young people has become more complex.  They may have many more choices, pressures, societal challenges, and greater economic hurdles.  The James A. Welch Foundation believes providing creative opportunities for the growth and development of young people will result in a community of learners who will live, work, and contribute to an ever-changing global society.

The Foundation looks forward to moving forth with its grant making in this arena with confidence that talented young people are given the opportunity and encouragement to excel.

The James A. Welch Foundation welcomes grant requests from non-profits serving the greater Flint and Genesee County area.                                                                                                     

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The James A. Welch Foundation has provided grants to these organizations.

Eastern MI University – Project Lead the Way

Flint Area Science – Annual Flint Area Science Fair

Flint Community Schools – Northwestern Project Lead the Way

Flint Community Schools – Southwestern Model UN Project

Flint Cultural Center/Whiting – Advanced Placement Outreach

Flint District Library – Summer Teen Productions

Flint Institute of Music – Ensemble & Super Strings

Flint Institute of Music – Ensemble & Super Strings

Genesee Intermediate School District – Young Inventors Program

Grand Blanc Schools – Odyssey of the Mind

Kettering University – Young Inventors

McCree Theatre – Theatre Learning Laboratories

Tapology/Flint Institute of Music – Summer Tap Intensive

U of M – Robotics