CFMC: Microgrants Grant

CFMC: Microgrants Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation of Macon County
Amount: Up to US $1,500
Last Updated: April 01, 2026

Summary

The CFMC Microgrants program supports nonprofit organizations in Macon County by funding professional development and training opportunities. Grants of up to $2,000 can cover conference fees, training expenses, and travel costs, with a requirement for organizations to contribute at least 20% of the total cost. This initiative aims to enhance management and leadership skills among nonprofit staff and board members, with a preference for organizations with annual budgets under $1 million.

Overview

Guidelines Microgrants help fund nonprofit staff and board member trainings and professional development programs of choice. Microgrants are strategic investments in people and organizations to be used to defray the cost of attending programs that are targeted at improving the management, governance and leadership of the applicant organization. Microgrants may be used for conferences and training expenses, as well as for travel costs associated with attending the conference/training. The maximum grant amount awarded per organization is $2,000, and the organization must pay no less than 20 percent of the total cost of the training.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Microgrants will support only FUTURE opportunities, not trainings or professional development already completed.Microgrants help nonprofit Macon County Legacy members obtain strategies and skills to enhance professional and organizational productivity.Organization may apply for only one microgrant per cycle.Organization must be a member of Macon County Legacy Group. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Organization must be a member of Macon County Legacy Group.