Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant

The Howard Youth Endowment Program Grant, established by John E. N. and DeDe Howard, aims to support programs for youth in Berrien County, specifically in St. Joseph, Michigan. Priority is given to programs conducted within the Howard Facilities in St. Joseph and the Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library. The Howard Facilities include the John & Dede Howard Family Trail, John & Dede Howard Ice Arena, John E.N. Howard Band Shell, John & Dede Howard Skate Park, and John & Dede Howard Auditorium at St. Joseph High School. Eligible applicants include nonprofit, school, church, or government organizations conducting activities for Berrien County youth at a Howard facility in St. Joseph or the Maud Preston Palenske Memorial Library. Programs at other locations are considered but given lower priority. The application deadline is November 1, 2024.