How much funding does For Good Grants (Major and Minor) provide?

For Good Grants (Major and Minor) provides $2K – $15K in funding.

Who is eligible for For Good Grants (Major and Minor)?

Eligible applicants: Organizations. Geography: Michigan.

How often is For Good Grants (Major and Minor) offered?

For Good Grants (Major and Minor) has 2 deadlines a year: March 1, August 1. The next deadline is expected March 1, 2027.

For Good Grants (Major and Minor)

Berrien Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Biannual Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$2K – $15K

Deadline

March 1, 2027

153 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Current deadline: March 1, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines each year: March 1 · August 1

From the program guidelines: “Deadlines March 1 and August 1.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Organizations

Geography

Michigan

Overview

Berrien Community Foundation (St. Joseph, MI) For Good Grants (funded by the BCF Community Endowment) come in two sizes - For Good Major up to $15,000 and For Good Minor up to $1,500 - open two cycles per year with deadlines March 1 and August 1. The Aug 1 deadline just passed (2026-08-01); next deadline is 2027-03-01. Recurrence biannual.

How to Apply

Apply online via the BCF grant portal; For Good Major (standard application) and For Good Minor (shorter form). Deadlines March 1 and August 1.

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What Berrien Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 201
Total given: $9.24M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,290–$872K

76% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Michigan 76%, Ohio 6%, Indiana 4%. Top recipient cities: Benton Harbor, MI; St Joseph, MI; Stevensville, MI.
46% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

St Joseph Community Park Foundation · St Joseph, MI

General support, kaleidoscope playground at kiwanis park

$872K
Curious Kids' Museum · St Joseph, MI

General support, capital campaign, curious kids' museum on main street, outdoor garden…

$578K
The University of Toledo Foundation · Toledo, OH

Capital campaign

$575K
New Buffalo Area Schools · New Buffalo, MI

Gelli printmaking art project, empowering young students: access to feminine hygiene…

$365K
Project Hope - the People to People Health Foundat · Washington, DC

General operations

$350K