The fund was established in 1986 through a contribution of approximately $4 million from the Mary Free Bed Guild. The fund provides support to tax exempt charitable organizations for facilities, research, education and treatment which will contribute to the care, quality of life and improvement of services for physically affected persons.
To apply for a grant from the Mary Free Bed Guild Fund, please complete and submit the application form by the appropriate deadline. Grant applications are reviewed twice per year—in January and October.
Applications for the January review are due by December 1.
Applications for the October review are due by September 1.
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered OR may be delayed to the next review period.
Past Recipients
Alliance for Health
Alternatives in Motion
American Heart Association
Amway River Bank Run Wheelchair Division
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Bikes for the Rest of Us
Bike Helmet Safety Program
Brain Injury Resource Center
Center for Limb Differences
Cherry Street Health Services
Conductive Learning Center
Equestrian Center
Girl Scouts of Michigan
Grand Rapids Center for Independent Living
Grand Rapids Community College Diversity Learning Center
Grand Rapids Eagles
Grand Rapids Wheelchair Sports Association
Heroes Program
Indian Trails Camp
Junior Challenge Golf
Junior Pacers
Junior Paralympic Games
Ken-O-Sha Playground
Kent County Early-On Program
Kennesaw Charter Science and Math Academy Foundation