Growing Community
One Project at a Time
Every grant awarded represents an investment in the future of St. Johns. The St. Johns Area Community Fund is proud to support projects that strengthen our community, improve local spaces, invest in young people, and help non-profit organizations continue their important work. From parks and recreation to education, arts, public safety, and community development, our awarded grants reflect the generosity of local donors and the dedication of organizations working to make a lasting difference. Browse our recent grant awards below to see how local giving continues to create meaningful impact throughout the St. Johns community.
Making a Difference
Right Here at Home
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we’re able to support local projects and organizations that strengthen the St. Johns community.
Funded Projects:
2026
$3,000
SJ Public Schools -Gateway Outside Classroom
$15,000
Lacrosse Club - Startup Expenses
$1,500
Girl Scouts-Participation needs
2025
$2,000
SJ Honor Guard - New winter uniform jackets for veterans
$1,460
SJ Boys Basketball - Uniforms for Peter's Sunny Day charity game
$1,000
Giving Paws - Tales with Tails - Mental Health and Literacy
$2,000
Elevated Equine Assisted Therapy - Wheelchair Accessible Carriage
$10,000
Clinton Co Arts Council - Improvements to Performance Shell
$1,350
SJ Public Schools - Student Referee Prep Courses MHSAA
$900
SJ Call-in Coalition - YAC for Labyrinth in City Park
$4,000
SJ High Youth Action Committee - Student Needs
$9,600
Public Safety Outing Grants - Fire, Police and Ambulance
$1,520
Compassion in Action - Backpack food program
$1,575
SJ Public Schools -Mint City Jersey Fundraiser
$30,986
City of St. Johns - Fantasy Forest 2.0
2024
$1,500
Girl Scouts - Participation Needs
$1,200
St. Johns PS 8th grade trip - Student Needs
$1,500
Elevate Equine Assisted Therapy - Mental Health
$4,616
SJ Call-in Coalition - Labyrinth in City Park - Mental Health
$4,000
SJ High Youth Action Committee - Student Needs
$2,500
Clinton County Historical Museum - Carriage House Repair
$10,000
St. Johns Youth Baseball Assn - Inclusive Restroom Project
$1,000
4 Local Food Distribution Entities - Community Needs
$583,281
City of St. Johns - Fantasy Forest
2023
$2,200
Good News Kitchen Food Pantry - Freezer
$500
Equine Assisted Wellness - Mental Health
$1,500
St. Johns Public Schools - South Sudan Health symposium
$2,500
Clinton Co Arts Council - Gilroys's Mural (2nd Half)
$2,000
Mint City Off Road Foundation - Jeep Park
$5,000
Briggs District Library - Renovation
$4,000
SJ High Youth Action Committee - Student Needs
2022
$900
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) - Training
$5,000
City of St. Johns - First Responders Mural
$4,000
Mint City Off Road Park
$4,080
Brown Bag Concert Series
$3,000
Giving Paws - Support Dog Initiative Program
$5,000
St. Johns Fire Department - Jaws of Life
$3,000
St. Johns High School Youth Action Committee - Student Needs
2021
$1,000
Diamond Cutters Baseball - Improve Bishop Field/Youth Clinics
$1,000
Peter's Sunny Day Foundation - Musical Instruments in the Park
$3,102
Clinton County Arts Council - Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series
$7,500
City of St. Johns Soap Box Derby Event - Equipment
$3,000
The Pantry at St. Johns High School
2020
$3,000
IQ Hub at Agro-Liquid
$2,500
The Pantry at St. Johns High School
$2,500
St. Johns Middle School Pantry
$1,000
St. Vincent De Paul Society
$2,500
Compassion in Action
$3,355
Covid Relief Funds - Compassion in Action, St. Vincent de Paul, Basic Needs Center, The Pantry at St. Johns High School, Beacon of Hope
$1,500
Peter's Sunny Day Foundation - Drums in the Park
$1,500
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) - Client Financial Assistance
$500
Clinton County Economic Alliance - Support Area Economic Development
2009 - 2019
$500
Clinton Co Arts Council Railroad Restoration Project
$500
Mint City BMX Bike Park
$700
Mint City Singers Purchased a portable keyboard with stand
$300
Cub Scout Pack 572 & 520 Lifejackets and reusable equipment
$5,000
Jackson National Community Fund Grant prepared for Splash Park
$250
Clinton County Senior Center Health Fair for Seniors
$500
Paine-Gillam-Scott Historical Museum historic picture preservation
$1,000
Tri-County Electric People Fund Grant prepared for Splash Park
$15,000
Consumers Energy Foundation Grant prepared for Splash Park
$5,000
Matching Grant for crowd funding Splash Park effort
$2,500
Friends of Fred Meijer CIS Trail (Rails to Trails)
$1,000
Wilson Center Auditorium Project
$1,000
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for volunteer training
$2,200
St. Johns Principal Shopping District- Festival of Lights- Lighted Train
$500
Paine-Gillam-Scott Museum for Lighting Improvement Project
$500
Clinton Conservation District - E.coli testing in Maple River Watershed
$1,200
SJ Youth Soccer Club Field Improvements
$1,000
Clinton Co Arts Council-Gilroy’s Mural 1
$100
Clinton Co Senior Center (Speaker Program)
$5,000
CAC (Child Advocacy Center) – Match for Center Establishment
$1,000
Compassion in Action – Weekend Food Backpacks for Kids in need
$1,000
St. Johns Principal Shopping District-Festival of Lights
$500
Substance Abuse Council of Clinton Co – Clinton Poverty Simulation
$500
St. Johns Police – Incentive grant for artistic police badge signage
$2,000
Clinton Co Arts Council (Legendary Artists Passage US-27 Underpass)
$500
Clinton Co Economic Alliance (Support area economic development)
$1,350
St. Johns Principal Shopping District (Soap Box Derby History Tent)
$500
Eat Health Eat Local Foundation (May event sponsorship)
$1,000
Friends of East Olive (Community Center Furnishings)
$3,000
Wilson Center Auditorium Lighting Project
$1,000
St. Johns Public Schools(Elementary Book Fair Funds for Kids )
$500
Clinton Co Economic Alliance (Support area economic development)
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