Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Response Fund

Purpose: Rapidly deploy resources to nonprofit organizations in response to urgent community crises (established in response to COVID-19).

Award Amount: Not specified; varies based on application

Geographic Scope:

  • Newaygo County

  • Lake County (affiliate)

  • Mecosta County (affiliate)

  • Osceola County (affiliate)
  • Eligibility:

  • Organizations supporting children, older adults, and other vulnerable populations impacted by crisis

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Organizations serving designated counties
  • Funding for:

  • Childcare

  • Food insecurity

  • Healthcare

  • Transportation

  • Financial assistance

  • General operating support

  • Other identified community needs related to crisis
  • Date Established: March 19, 2020

    Contact: Mark Petz, Director of Community Investment, Email available on website, Phone: 231.519.1464

    Additional Resources:

  • For food, housing, transportation, or financial assistance: Call 211

  • Visit 211.org for resource list
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Determine if organization serves vulnerable populations impacted by crisis
    2. Complete grant application
    3. Submit to Community Response Fund
    4. Grants reviewed on rolling basis

      Contact for Application

    • Mark Petz, Director of Community Investment
    • Phone: 231.519.1464
    • Email: Available through website

      Grant Focus Areas

    • Childcare
    • Food insecurity
    • Healthcare
    • Transportation
    • Financial assistance
    • General operating support
    • Other identified needs

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisaster-reliefdaycarefood-securityhealthcarehardship

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