Grant to Impact Broad Community Interests and Needs in Michigan (USA)
GrantID: 19962
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $50,000
Summary
This grant is aimed at nonprofit organizations and public agencies operating within a specific county in Michigan. The intention is to support projects that enhance the quality of life locally — covering topics such as basic needs, arts and culture, the environment, economic development, and capacity building for nonprofits. Another strand focuses on food‑security efforts, with a separate application cycle for organizations addressing hunger and distribution of food within the county.
Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governmental units, or educational institutions that serve residents in the designated county. Faith‑based organizations may apply only if their program is non‑religious in nature, open to all, and not dependent on religious participation. Projects must benefit county residents, be well‑conceived, financially viable and aligned with the funder’s goals of community strengthening and sustainability.
Funding amounts vary by program type, although specific award ranges aren’t fixed in the overview. One cycle welcomes smaller grants for food‑security programming, while other cycles support larger efforts across community legacy projects including arts, environment and economic vitality. The grant cycles run multiple times per year: for the food‑security track, deadlines occur in January, May, and September; for the community legacy track, applications open in May with decisions by August; and a youth‑oriented track opens in the fall. Grants are awarded annually in the sense that each track is repeated each year, and organizations may apply when the cycle is open (with the caveat of outstanding report obligations to prior awards).
The benefit of this opportunity is that it helps local nonprofits create meaningful change in their community — whether that’s expanding access to resources, strengthening underserved populations, boosting economic or cultural vitality, or addressing urgent food‑security needs. If your organization is based in the county, ready to implement a project (rather than just plan it), and aligns with these community‑focused goals, this grant program could be a good fit.
Organizations and individuals based in Michigan who are engaged in Non-Profit Support Services may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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