CFGF General Grant Fund

The Community Foundation of Greater Flint's CFGF: Community Impact Fund aims to support nonprofit organizations that provide vital resources to marginalized groups, fostering community connections and inclusivity. Grants are available for various initiatives, including health, youth support, and historic preservation. Organizations must demonstrate a commitment to non-discrimination and relevance to local residents to qualify for funding.

The General Grant Application is the entry point for most funding requests. It collects the basic information we need to evaluate proposals across all of our grant programs. This one application also covers special programs like the Flint Kids Fund, Geographic Affiliate Funds, and Youth Programs.

Eligibility

The Community Foundation of Greater Flint makes most competitive grants to organizations classified as publicly supported charities in the Internal Revenue Service Code, Section 170(b)(1)(A), and includes schools and universities, churches, synagogues and mosques, and governmental entities.Under certain circumstances, grants are made to private charities, supporting organizations, and non-charities. Organizations applying for competitive grants must give evidence of non-discrimination in hiring and providing services.Grant requests must have direct relevance to the residents of Genesee County. If a request includes activity outside of Genesee County, most activity must be within Genesee County.

Ineligibility

Grants for sectarian religious purposes or any religious activities are not eligible.
Grants will not be made for loans, debt reduction, or annual appeals.