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GM’s Grand Rapids Plant awards $75,000 in Community Impact Grants to three local nonprofits

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The Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance receives a GM Community Impact Grant to support road safety (Courtesy, GRO)


By WKTV Staff

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General Motors (GM) Grand Rapids Operations presented the latest installment of its Community Impact Grants (CIG) to three area nonprofits. Totaling $75,000, the 2025 grants target local nonprofits aimed at supporting STEAM education and road safety throughout the community.

Through the CIG program, GM facility leaders select local nonprofits working to address issues facing their community. GM has awarded more than $500,000 in support to Grand Rapids-area groups since 2019.

“It is an honor to support these outstanding local nonprofit organizations whose daily efforts truly strengthen our community,” said Juan Carlos Aldana, Grand Rapids Plant Director. “We are excited to see the positive impact these initiatives will have as they empower youth to pursue STEAM careers and promote greater road safety.”

Grant recipients

The recipients of the 2025 Grand Rapids-area grants include:

  • West Michigan Environmental Action Council to support STEM programming.
  • Greater Wyoming Community Resource Alliance to support road safety.
  • Junior Achievement to bring STEAM education into entrepreneurial programs.

Investing in the future

GM Grand Rapids Operations employs more than 750 people and produces precision machined automotive components and axles for full-size trucks. As an organization, GM is committed to investing in the future of American manufacturing in the workforce and in communities.

General Motors leverages advanced technology to build safer, smarter and lower emission cars, trucks and SUVs. GM’s Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC brands offer a broad portfolio of innovative gasoline-powered vehicles and the industry’s widest range of EVs, as the world moves to an all-electric future.

Learn more at GM.com.

GM Set to Invest 43 Million into Wyoming Plant

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General MotorsBack in June, General Motors announced a $119 million dollar investment into its Grand Rapids Operations plant as part of the company’s commitment to invest $1 billion in Michigan by 2030.

GM announced today they will be investing another $43.35 million for power train components at the 1600 Burton Street location. The new investment will create 55 new jobs while retaining 15 jobs.

“This investment signifies a commitment to the men and women of Grand Rapids Operations and their dedication to produce precision machined automotive components to support numerous GM product applications used in a variety of Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac vehicles,” said Grand Rapids Operations Plant Manager Rick Demuynck.

The plant currently employs 530 employees , 400 hourly and 130 salaried.

“This commitment not only reflects confidence in the Grand Rapids team, along with the leadership of the UAW, but also showcases the sense of ownership and pride our employees have in the products they build,” explained Demuynk.

Investing in manufacturing here in West Michigan is a win for the entire community.