Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation

Join the Unite to Ignite: Southeast Michigan Youth Sports Summit on April 24th for panels, networking, & interactive sessions designed to build community & expand access to play. Register by Friday, April 17th: bit.ly/3Nqoapk Project Play SEMI: bit.ly/4t6VUaq

$2M in youth-directed funding is open for SE Michigan OST programs. Youth designed the criteria. Youth will review proposals. Youth recommend awards. Supported by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation + Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Apply by April 10 ow.ly/vTht50YsyCE

We’re proud to partner with Outlier Media to spotlight how local community colleges are helping more students build momentum toward degrees, credentials, & good paying careers through free dual-enrollment. Read more: bit.ly/4uWymqv

Through With Youth For Youth, young people are not just participating, they are deciding where the funding that impacts them goes. From youth sports to workforce development & beyond, out-of-school time programs are encouraged to apply by April 10th. bit.ly/3PqzJx6

🏀 The @DetroitPistons are champions on and off the court! Celebrate their wins by championing what they believe in too, afterschool for all! Learn why afterschool matters, stay connected, & see how you can take action. allinmichigan.org #AllInMichigan #AfterschoolForAll

Grant applications are now open for the With Youth For Youth (WYFY) initiative in Southeast Michigan! Organizations serving youth ages 5 to 18 across Southeast Michigan are encouraged to apply! Learn more and apply by April 10th: miafterschool.org/wyfy-grant-opp…

@PerScholas Detroit is expanding access to good paying tech careers through no cost training and certifications. In partnership with Outlier Media, this story spotlights people in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck building pathways to opportunity. outliermedia.org/national-nonpr…

@PerScholas Detroit is expanding access to good paying tech careers through no cost training and certifications. In partnership with Outlier Media, this story spotlights people in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck building pathways to opportunity. outliermedia.org/national-nonpr…

@PerScholas Detroit is expanding access to good paying tech careers through no cost training and certifications. In partnership with Outlier Media, this story spotlights people in Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck building pathways to opportunity. outliermedia.org/national-nonpr…

🌟 Opportunity Alert: Applications are now open for the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program Caregiver Policy Track for the 2026–2027 cohort. Apply by Monday, March 16th, 2026. healthandagingpolicy.org/fellowship-app…

⚾ Registration is now open for FREE softball, baseball & T-ball leagues and clinics for the East Side, West Side and Black Rock communities. 🥎 🧢Project Play Ball! is open to youth ages 4-13, with no cost for registration or equipment. Register today! projectplaywny.org/project-play-b…

Focused on illuminating Buffalo’s high-growth startup economy through original reporting, profiles, podcasts, and community voices, Series B is a new multimedia storytelling platform powered by the 43North Foundation. Explore the launch and follow along seriesbuffalo.com

NYS has endless possibilities to get offline and get outside! A study funded by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation through a grant to the Natural Heritage Trust outlines how the recreation industry contributes to the economy in WNY. loom.ly/oOjVyWg

“All the wonderful, wonderful people I’ve met who are giving back to communities and making lives better, I would say that is absolutely the greatest joy in my life," said Mary Wilson, life trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. bizjournals.com/buffalo/news/2…

@sermetro is powering career pathways across Detroit, helping people step into good paying jobs and brighter futures. We’re excited to partner with Outlier Media to amplify the impact of our partners work throughout the year. outliermedia.org/from-geds-to-g……

We're proud to share "Halftime," a short film honoring the difference makers in SEMI and WNY. Join us in reflecting on our journey and the partnerships that drive change. Special thanks to Three Words (threewords.tv) for their incredible work! bit.ly/488u0BT

New fellowship opportunities in rural philanthropy! In partnership with the Herrick Foundation, we’re supporting 15 leaders working to strengthen rural communities across Southeast Michigan & Western New York. Learn more & explore openings: bit.ly/4qGuSWI

New fellowship opportunities in rural philanthropy! In partnership with the Herrick Foundation, we’re supporting 15 leaders working to strengthen rural communities across Southeast Michigan & Western New York. Learn more & explore openings: bit.ly/4qGuSWI

We’re hiring a Program Associate to join the team! The Program Associate will play an important role in supporting our program officers & grantees, helping to advance the Foundation’s work across Southeast Michigan & Western New York. Learn more: bit.ly/4qtepp2

Afterschool and summer programs do more than just fill time, they connect young people with mentors, build critical life skills, and provide safe, enriching spaces to learn and grow. Learn more about this @MiAfterSchool campaign at: bit.ly/allinmichigan #AllInMichigan