Community Grants: Benzie County

The Seabury Foundation's Community Grants program supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Benzie County, MI, focusing on education, arts enrichment, environmental sustainability, and wellness. Grants provide operational or project support based on organization size. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to enhance their impact in these vital areas, contributing to the overall well-being of the community.

NOTE: We accept Letters of Introduction (LOIs) on a rolling basis with one grant cycle per year in the summer. Please note, this focus area list is by no means exhaustive. If you have a project or program that you believe aligns with our values that you do not see reflected below, please feel free to contact us to share information about your work.
Background
Early interests of the foundation included the major cultural and civic institutions in Chicago, educational opportunities for those who could not afford them, conservation, healthcare, and opportunities for city children.
Over 75 years later, a larger family, representing an even greater diversity of interests, seeks to respond to the challenges in our society and to an expanding number of requests from worthy organizations.
Organizations headquartered in Benzie County, MI working in one or more of our focus areas are eligible to apply for general operating or project/program support. Award amounts are fixed based on the size of the organization according to the table.
Focus Areas
Education: The Seabury Foundation considers the learning process to be the root of all healthy action—for individuals, families, neighborhoods, cities, and society as a whole. Accordingly, we partner with organizations that embrace the cultivation of understanding and the development of capability as critical aspects of their work. With education as the through line, we provide funding (and additional resources) to organizations operating in the following areas.
Academic Support – literacy, social & emotional learning, mentorship
Arts Enrichment – access to the creative process, including theatre, dance, music, film, and a variety of other arts, crafts, and cultural practices
Career Development – adult education, job training, apprenticeshipEnvironmental Sustainability – protection of environmental health, sustainability practices, urban gardeningWellness – food access, housing access, healthcare, mental health support, sports & movement

Eligibility

Our Community Grant program is open to 501(c)(3) organizations based in Benzie County.