Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 12, 2026

158 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Arenac County Community Partnership Grants

Geographic Scope: Arenac County, Michigan

Eligibility:

  • Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  • Schools

  • Government entities

  • Must serve Arenac County residents
  • Funding Focus Areas:

  • Community initiatives

  • Education

  • Arts & culture

  • Health & wellness

  • Recreation

  • Animal welfare

  • Historical building preservation

  • Programs serving disabled persons and their families
  • Award Timeline:

  • 1st cycle: Opens 2nd Monday in January, closes 2nd Monday in March, awards granted in May

  • 2nd cycle: Opens 2nd Monday in July, closes 2nd Monday in September, awards granted in December
  • What Will Not Be Funded:

  • Individuals

  • Political campaigns

  • Lobbying

  • Sectarian religious purposes

  • Endowments

  • Previously incurred debt

  • Operating expenses
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (989) 893-4438

  • Program Officer: Madi Syring

  • Address: 1000 Adams St., Suite 200, Bay City, MI 48708
  • Average Grant Awards: $1,000 to $5,000

    Grant Requirements:

  • Complete grant activities and use funding within one year from award date

  • Make public announcement of grant award during grant period

  • Submit final report form when funds are exhausted or by end of one-year grant date, whichever comes first
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Review grant opportunities - Contact a Program Officer at (989) 893-4438 to determine which grant best fits your project
    2. Review grant application timelines - Confirm the grant is currently accepting applications
    3. Create an account or login - Access the grant portal at bayfoundation.org
    4. Apply for grant - Once logged in, navigate to the APPLY page, find the grant of interest, and click Apply to begin the process

    Submission Format

    • Online application process through grant portal

    Important Notes

    • Grants may be awarded for less than the requested amount
    • Organizations must prioritize funding requests on the application
    • Funding requests will only fund projects/programs that occur after the award date

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationartshealthcarerecreationdisabledhistory

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