Community Impact Grant Program

Community Impact Grant Program

Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF)
Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan (Tri-Cities area including Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg)
Website: ghacf.org
Contact: 616-842-6378 or [email protected]

Overview

The Community Impact Grant Program is the primary grant mechanism through which GHACF awards funds to support community organizations and projects in northern Ottawa County. The foundation awards grants on a quarterly basis.

Focus Areas

• Arts, Culture & Diversity
• Education
• Health & Human Services
• Economic & Community Betterment
• Environment
• Recreation

Geographic Eligibility

• Primary focus: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan
• Includes communities of Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, and surrounding areas
• Some initiatives specifically target "North Bank Communities" (Spring Lake Village, Spring Lake Township, City of Ferrysburg, and communities north of the bridge in Ottawa County)

Award Examples

Grants have ranged from $3,000 to $150,000+ based on 2016-2017 grant cycles.

Grant Distribution

Grants are awarded through quarterly cycles with announcements of awards throughout the year.