Faith Partner Literacy Grants

The Faith Partner Literacy Grants support collaborations between churches and nonprofit organizations to enhance literacy and educational equity. Eligible churches can receive up to $3,000 for programs aimed at lifelong literacy. The initiative encourages innovative projects that foster community involvement and do not require church membership for participation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted, ensuring continuous support for impactful literacy initiatives.

NOTE: Grants are reviewed and awarded each month – this is a “rolling timeline” until funds are depleted. Applications are now open.
Faith Partner Grants
Faith Partner grants support churches that are collaborating with other churches or nonprofit organizations. Funding is available to support programs related to life-long literacy and educational equity. Church is defined as congregations, houses of worship, communities of faith, etc. that are established and organized as such by the IRS.
Some examples of recent church partner grantees that have integrated literacy into their church programs:
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church – Book Pantry (integrated into food pantry)
Fellowship Church – Read. Sing. Play in the park (summer program)
Holy Trinity COGIC Center – Reading is Fun! (outreach event)

Eligibility

Churches* are eligible for up to a maximum of $3,000 per year (average award ranges $500-$2,000)The word “church” is used universally to define a house of worship and is not limited to Christian based organizations. Faith Partner Literacy grants support all types of faith organizations and religions. If you have questions about if your organization meets these requirements, please contact the Community Foundation.Grants are designed to support local churches implementing literacy programs (e.g. Kindergarten enrollment awareness)Awards will be funded directly to the churchCollaboration with community and other nonprofit organizations is strongly encouragedGrant funded programs must be available to the entire community and cannot require church membership in order to participateAll applicants must be residents of Muskegon County

Ineligibility

The Community Foundation does not usually award grants for:Regular operating expenses
Individual school buildings or districts
Religious programs that serve, or appear to serve, specific religious believers or require participants to practice or adhere to specific religious beliefs