CMCF: Education Endowment Grant Program

CMCF: Education Endowment Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Central Montcalm Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Summary

The CMCF Education Endowment Grant Program aims to enhance educational opportunities for students in the Central Montcalm area. Funded by the Central Montcalm Community Foundation, this program provides grants and scholarships for student enrichment initiatives, promoting learning and self-esteem. The foundation ensures that the annual earnings from endowed funds support long-term community needs while maintaining the principal for future generations. Teachers and administrators are encouraged to apply for these grants to foster educational growth.

Overview

Mission The Central Montcalm Community Foundation mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Central Montcalm area through grants funded by the annual earnings generated from the gifts, bequests and estates contributed as endowments. With the annual earnings from these permanent endowments, many agencies, institutions and charitable organizations have and will be able to support programs for the long term benefit of Central Montcalm residents. Central Montcalm Community Foundation Funding Sources The annual earnings generated from each permanent endowed fund is used yearly to support the specific intent of each of these funds. The principal from each of these funds is never utilized even as it grows – “it lives forever” Only the annual earnings generated is used. Funds that are not endowed are used to respond to unanticipated community needs as well as cover administrative costs. Funding to help meet these needs is generated by fund raising events (e.g., Golf Annual Outing, Big Bash) and other contributions designated for that specific purpose (e.g., Chemical Bank fund). Education Endowment Central Montcalm Public Schools (CMPS) are assisted by this fund through grants/scholarships for student enrichment programs that enhance student learning and improve self-esteem.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Teachers and administrators can apply for grants each year and the Foundation’s Grant committee makes recommendations to the Foundation.