Community Foundation for Livingston County Grant Program

The Community Foundation for Livingston County Grant Program, established in 1991, aims to enhance the quality of life in Livingston County through partnerships with local organizations. Grants are available for 501(c)(3) entities and government bodies serving the area, with a focus on projects that foster community well-being. Applicants are encouraged to register in MyCF and consult with the Foundation prior to submission, ensuring alignment with funding priorities and community needs.

Note: If you are a new applicant, please be sure to register in MyCF, the Community Foundation's new grantmaking platform, during the registration period Nov 15, 2025 - Jan 5, 2026.  To apply for a grant, potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Foundation to discuss a proposed project before submitting a proposal.
Partnerships for Success
One of our goals, as a community foundation, is to bring people together in our local area and form partnerships that will benefit Livingston County. We partner with various charitable and dynamic organizations whose programs are built to improve lives in our community, and we aid in their mission through endowments from generous donors. If your organization or program has a vision for improving the well-being of those in Livingston County but could use some extra help, consider partnering with us at the Community Foundation.

Eligibility

The Foundation will make grants to 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, school districts and universities that provide programs that serve Livingston County.If an organization is not based in Livingston County, it must demonstrate connections to the local community.Organizations must have an independent certified financial audit.

Ineligibility

Normally, grants are not made for projects or travel outside of Livingston County.We do not make grants to individuals, sectarian religious programs, or to cover deficits or other previously incurred obligations.Low priority is given to requests for ongoing operational costs, capital projects or campaigns, annual fund drives, conferences or other one-time events.