2026 Grant Recipients
Congratulations to our 2026 Grant Recipients. We thank you for your commitment to increasing access to educational athletics and developing the youth of Michigan. We are proud to support your teams and organizations and look forward to seeing the impact these opportunities create in your community.
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI
Vista Maria’s STEPS (Skills, Training, Empowerment, Progress, and Support) Program serves at-risk youth ages 7 to 18 across Michigan’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Operating in partnership with Wayne County’s Juvenile Community-Based Services Division, STEPS provides counseling, mentorship, workforce development, and daily prosocial activities that help divert youth from involvement in the juvenile justice system.
A Get To Foundation grant is helping formalize and sustain their new high school boys’ basketball team by covering uniforms, practice equipment, healthy snacks, and tournament travel costs as they partner with a local AAU club.
DETROIT, MI
Detroit United Lacrosse works to grow girls’ lacrosse across Detroit while promoting academic achievement, character development, and personal growth.
A Get To Foundation grant is helping offset equipment and registration costs to keep the program affordable, while also funding new goals and balls as they expand to additional locations and open doors for more young women to experience the sport.
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SAGINAW, MI
Books and Balls is a Saginaw-based AAU basketball organization that pairs competitive athletics with tutoring, college preparation, mental conditioning, and long-term mentoring. Serving at least 153 youth annually through a six-month out-of-school- time program based at the Salvation Army, the organization helps student-athletes build resilience, strengthen academic engagement, and pursue scholarships and higher education opportunities.
The Get To Foundation grant will fund athletic training, recovery, and injury-prevention equipment — including a basketball shooting machine — directly supporting student health, performance, and long-term success.
MUSKEGON, MI
Since 2017, Muskegon Youth Sports has provided boys and girls basketball leagues for K–6 students, expanding in 2023 to include a flag football league.
Serving more than 250 students annually, the organization focuses on participation, teamwork, and building confidence at an early age.
A Get To Foundation grant is supporting the purchase of new uniforms and equipment.
BAY CITY, MI
Bay City Academy, a charter school where 90% of students are considered high-risk, is rebuilding its athletic program from the ground up after its long- standing co-op partnership with another local school ends following the 2025–26 school year.
A Get To Foundation grant is helping purchase uniforms, practice gear, and essential sports equipment as the school launches its own high school athletic programs. This investment ensures students continue to experience teamwork, school pride, and the life-changing benefits of varsity sports.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Mary Free Bed’s Wheelchair & Adaptive Sports program is one of the largest and most comprehensive adaptive sports programs in the country. None of its programming is reimbursed by insurance, yet it provides life-changing athletic opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
A Get To Foundation grant is helping offset the costs of their wheelchair basketball program, ensuring athletes can compete, build confidence, and experience the joy and community that sports provide.
PONTIAC, MI
The Oakland County Sheriff’s PAL program operates a free, co-ed elementary baseball league in the City of Pontiac for underprivileged youth. In a community where access to parks and structured out-of-school activities is limited, this eight-game summer league provides jerseys, hats, equipment, healthy snacks, and dedicated coaches at no cost to families. The season concludes with a community celebration and has become a highlight of the summer for many children.
A Get To Foundation grant is helping cover equipment, jerseys, and snack costs to ensure this high-quality, youth-centered league continues to grow.
MUSKEGON YOUTH SPORTS