BACF: Neighborhood Grants

The BACF: Neighborhood Grants aim to empower Bay County communities by funding initiatives that promote neighborly relationships and enhance local pride. With grants of up to $1,000, this program encourages community-led projects that connect residents and nonprofit organizations to address shared concerns. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, schools, and local government entities, with a focus on projects that actively involve neighborhood residents. Applications are accepted monthly, fostering timely and impactful community engagement.

NOTE: Applications may be submitted up to 6 months in advance, but no later than 30 days prior to event project event/project. Applicants to submit requests by the 1st of each month. BACF will make a funding determination by the 15th of the month with monies distributed within 14 days if approved.
Building community through generosity, leadership, and strategic grantmaking.
The Neighborhood Grant Program goal is intended to support initiatives that strengthen Bay County neighborhoods. This program is intended to foster inclusion and to build a sense of community within our neighborhoods. This pilot program will fund community-led solutions that will accomplish these goals.
Funding Priorities
The Bay Area Community Foundation is looking to fund programs or projects that accomplish one or more of the following:
Develop stronger relationships among neighbors and neighborhood groups example: neighborhood block parties, outdoor movie night, neighborhood art display, etc.Strengthen neighborhood identity through the creation or enhancement of assets that are a source of neighborhood pride and identity example: neighborhood cleanup where residents come together to remove litter and trash, community gardens, etc.Connect community members and nonprofit organizations to take action on common issues and concerns example: neighborhood watch, educational community program, etc.
Applicants are not limited to these examples. They are offered simply to spur creative thinking.
Funding Amounts
Maximum allowable grant request is up to $1,000. (Total project budget may exceed $1,000.)

Eligibility

Applicants may be a 501(c)3 nonprofit, school, government entity. Neighborhood groups can apply through a project/financial fiduciary. Project must occur within Bay County.There must be involvement from neighborhood residents in planning and implementing projects that will benefit their neighborhood.Project must be completed within 6 months of receiving funding.Generally, an organization can submit one application per cycle.If you have an ongoing grant, you must have finished your grant project/program and submitted your evaluation form before reapplying for new funds.

Ineligibility

We cannot reimburse your organization for projects/programs that have already occurred.Individuals, endowments, lobbying, annual campaigns, scholarships, projects or programs for religious purposes, ongoing maintenance or operations, short-term events, and celebrations are not funded.We do not offer multi-year grants.