Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Grants considered on rolling basis for quick approval”

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Eligible organizations

  • Newaygo County (primary)
  • Lake County
  • Mecosta County
  • Osceola County
  • Donors can designate gifts to specific counties
  • Nonprofit organizations in service area

Other requirements

  • Organizations supporting vulnerable populations impacted by the crisis
  • Frontline service providers
  • Childcare services
  • Food assistance programs

Overview

Community Response Fund

Overview: Emergency response fund established March 19, 2020, to rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations during crises (such as COVID-19 pandemic). Provides quick financial support to organizations serving vulnerable populations impacted by emergencies.

Geographic Scope:

  • Newaygo County (primary)

  • Lake County

  • Mecosta County

  • Osceola County

  • Donors can designate gifts to specific counties
  • Funding Focus Areas:

  • Childcare support

  • Food insecurity/assistance

  • Healthcare services

  • Transportation

  • Financial assistance

  • General operating support for frontline organizations

  • Other identified community emergency needs
  • Target Populations:

  • Children

  • Older adults

  • Other vulnerable populations affected by crisis
  • Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit organizations in service area

  • Organizations supporting vulnerable populations impacted by the crisis

  • Frontline service providers
  • Contact Information:

  • Director of Community Investment: Mark Petz

  • Phone: 231.519.1464

  • Email: Contact through foundation website

  • Phone: 231.924.5350

  • Address: 4424 W 48th Street, Fremont, Michigan 49412

  • Website: facommunityfoundation.org
  • Status: Established during COVID-19 pandemic; ongoing emergency response capability

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Contact Mark Petz, Director of Community Investment
    2. Submit grant application for Community Response Fund
    3. Applications reviewed for rapid deployment
    4. Grants considered on rolling basis for quick approval

      Eligible Uses

    • Childcare services
    • Food assistance programs
    • Healthcare services
    • Transportation
    • Financial assistance to clients
    • General operating support during crisis
    • Other emergency-identified needs

      Contact for Application

    • Mark Petz, Director of Community Investment
    • Email: Contact through foundation
    • Phone: 231.519.1464 or 231.924.5350
    • Address: 4424 W 48th Street, Fremont, Michigan 49412

      Application Status

    • Expedited review process for rapid funding deployment
    • Available to organizations supporting vulnerable populations affected by crisis events

    What The Amazing X Charitable Trust actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    1
    Total given
    $244K
    Median grant
    $244K
    • By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Fremont, MI.

    Example grants

    • Fremont Area Community Foundation · Fremont, MI

      Activities and programs that benefit people with disabilities as well as general…

      $244K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisaster-relieffood-securityhealthcarechild-careseniorshardship

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