Community Impact Grant Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan (including Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, and surrounding Tri-Cities communities)
Focus Areas:
- Arts, Culture & Diversity
- Education
- Environment
- Health & Human Services
- Economic & Community Betterment
- Recreation
Contact Information:
- Address: 6 Sherman Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417
- Phone: 616-842-6378
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: ghacf.org
Background:
The GHACF distributes grants through multiple funds and programs to support community initiatives. The foundation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars annually across various priority areas identified in community health improvement plans and strategic assessments.
How to Apply
Grant Application Process
Detailed application instructions are referenced on the GHACF website under "Grant Application Process" section, but specific step-by-step requirements, required materials, and narrative questions are not provided in the available content.
Applicants should:
- Visit ghacf.org for detailed application guidelines
- Contact the foundation directly at 616-842-6378 or [email protected] for technical assistance
- Attend Technical Assistance Mixer events for support
- Review grant timeline and FAQs on the website
Resources Available:
- Technical Assistance Mixer sessions
- FAQs and Tips and Tricks guides
- Timeline resources
- Media and annual reports
Note: The foundation mentions they are implementing a "new and improved online fund portal" as of the current date.
What LJ Midge Verplank Community Impact Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 7
- Total given
- $242K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $20K–$100K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Grand Haven, MI; Muskegon, MI; Grand Rapids, MI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Tri-Cities Family YMCA · Grand Haven, MI
Y of all: a campaign to honor our legacy and build our future
$100K
Read Muskegon · Muskegon, MI
Learn, transform,thrive; building a home for literacy program
$30K
Community Foundation for Muskegon County · Muskegon, MI
Farm support
$25K
Grand Valley State Unviersity · Grand Rapids, MI
Save our shores campaign
$25K
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District · Holland, MI
Support for diesel/heavy equipment mechanics training
$22K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community development
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