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About our Grant Program / Grant Reporting
Over the years, the Community Foundation has helped to create and fund numerous projects that improve the lives of those who live in Manistee County. Our interest areas encompass all aspects of life including youth and education, arts and culture, the environment, health and human services, recreation, community development and more.
The Community Foundations Grant Program is supported by multiple funds, some of which are flexible in purpose and others that support particular aspects of life. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the List of Grant Program Funds to learn more about each fund, supported purposes, and any specific eligibility criteria or grant requirements, which may vary by fund.
Through our Grant Program, the Community Foundation is committed to honoring the intentions of our many donors and creating solutions that make lasting positive impacts. There are multiple ways donors give to help initiate and sustain these programs and the Community Foundation is grateful to our named and anonymous donors who make our Grant Program possible.
How to Apply
Step 1 - LEARN: Interested applicants should review the Grant Program Guidelines to help determine if the proposed project may be a fit for the Community Foundations Grant Program
Step 2 - INQUIRE: Complete a simple Grant Inquiry Form. We will respond to your inquiry within two weeks to let you know if your project meets our guidelines and will provide a link to our grant application portal if the project is considered eligible.
Step 3 - APPLY: If you decide to pursue an application, use the Grant Application Summary and Checklist to assemble the items you should include in your proposal. Your answers to questions and supporting documents should be scaled to the complexity of your project. Submit your application through the link we provided to our grant application portal.
Application Deadlines and Funding Decisions
The following application deadlines have been established for 2023.
May 1, 2023, for a funding decision by June 30, 2023
October 2, 2023, for a funding decision by December 31, 2023
As a special consideration, the Community Foundation is able to accept requests of $5,000 or less for recreational projects on a rolling basis and generally makes these funding decisions within 45 days.
Questions?
We are here to support you with your grant application and expect you may have questions during the application process. Please do not hesitate to reach out for assistance.
Above all else, we are keenly interested in what inspires you. We look forward to hearing your ideas for building a community that works well for all!
Contact us at grants@manisteefoundation.org or (231) 723-7269.
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