Allegan County Community Foundation: PRIDE Fund Grant

The Allegan County Community Foundation is committed to supporting programs that create meaningful impact across our community. Through a variety of grant opportunities, we help nonprofits, schools, government entities, and community organizations bring their ideas to life and address the most pressing needs in Allegan County. Whether you’re focused on youth, food security, housing, or other areas of local importance, our grantmaking is designed to fuel your mission and foster lasting change. Explore our open grant cycles, guidelines, and resources to get started.
The Pride Fund promotes safe, healthy, affirming environments for LGBTQIA+ communities within Allegan County by increasing visibility, allyship, multigenerational support, access to resources and promoting physical and mental health. Organizations providing programs and services that serve the LGBTQIA+ community in Allegan County that meet these criteria are welcome to apply.
The Pride Fund promotes safe, healthy, affirming environments for LGBTQIA+ communities within Allegan County. Priority is given to programs that:

• Increase visibility, increase allyship,  increase multigenerational support,  increase access to resources, and  promotes physical and mental health.

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.