BCCF Competitive Grants

The BCCF Competitive Grants support programs and projects in the greater Battle Creek area with funding requests over $1,500. Focus areas include health, education, and community livability, encouraging proposals that enhance wellness, access to education, and community engagement. Eligible applicants are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or tax-exempt public entities. The grants aim to foster impactful community initiatives, reviewed by volunteer committees to ensure alignment with local needs.

Background
BCCF Competitive Grants, also known as General Grants, are for request amounts more than $1,500 and may be considered for programs/projects that are in the greater Battle Creek area. Programs/projects serving Calhoun County in the areas of health and art programming will also be considered. These proposals are reviewed by committees comprised of community volunteers.
Focus Areas
BCCF focus areas are defined through a process of strategic planning with board and committee members, key stakeholders and our staff. The three strategic focus areas below were identified to guide our grantmaking in the community. Priority will be given to programs and nonprofits which impact these areas.
Health
A community where all residents are engaged in their own wellness and all babies are born healthy.
Access to HealthcareMaternal & Infant HealthBehavioral Health - Mental Health & Substance AbuseCommunity Wellness
Education
Every Battle Creek resident shall have access to post secondary education.
Community Educational SystemAccess to EducationFundingAwarenessMaximize Financial Aid Support
Livable Community
Quality of life is improved for all residents.
Resident Engagement & Community SpiritArts & Culture Creative ProjectsEconomicsEnvironmental StewardshipCommunity Partnerships

Eligibility

BCCF grants are paid to registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, including churches, or to tax-exempt public entities, such as municipalities, public schools, or state agencies.All others will need to partner with a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to act as their fiscal agent before applying for a grant.BCCF General Grants are for grant requests over $1,500 and may be considered for programs/projects that are in the greater Battle Creek area.