Allegan County Community Foundation: Food Grant

All food-related requests, product and distribution, should be addressed through this Food Security Grant application. Organizations serving residents of Allegan County may apply. Any recipients of this grant will only receive funding once during a rolling 12-month period. The ACCF Food Grant Cycle supports organizations addressing food insecurity in Allegan County through food-related programs, including product and distribution efforts.
We strive to increase availability of healthy food options for residents, while also expanding supplemental food resources in Allegan County. It is unlikely that this grant will fund food purchases. Priority is given to programs that:
are part of the Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative or the MACC Food Security Workgroup, increase food redistribution options and access, expand or improve current resources, and increase collaboration to provide more community availability in sections of Allegan County that are lacking.

Eligibility

Your entity is in good standing with the IRS.For example, the organization’s 990s have been submitted annually,  you have proof of a current Michigan License to Solicit (if applicable), and  you have a copy of your IRS letter of nonprofit status determination.  Grants are made only to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and educational institutions.Faith-based nonprofits may request funding to support services that are not religious based programming, do not discriminate based on religion, and do not require religious participation to access your services.  Grant projects and/or programs must benefit residents of Allegan County.  Grants are made only to organizations that are in good financial health and well managed.  Grants are made only for projects that are well-conceived and likely to be successful.  Grants are made to organizations that are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual identity, or national origin.