GACF: Unrestricted Grant Cycle
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Deadline
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foundation
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- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
GACF: Unrestricted Grant Cycle
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greenville Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 16, 2026
Summary
The GACF Unrestricted Grant Cycle invites nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in the Greenville area to apply for funding to support community projects. With over eleven million dollars allocated to local initiatives, this grant aims to address educational, health, and environmental concerns. Applicants are encouraged to reach out for assistance in navigating the grant process. Funding focuses on equipment, programs, and projects essential for community development.Overview
NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to call the GACF office for help in understanding the grant process, and the various sources of funding. Grant Cycles Philosophy Over eleven million dollars has been given back to the Greenville area and Montcalm County in the form of grants and scholarships from the GACF and its affiliates – the Greenville Youth Advisory Council (GYAC), the Lakeview Area Community Fund (LACF), the Lakeview Youth Advisory Council (LYAC), and the Montcalm Panhandle Community Fund (MPCF). Unrestricted Grant Cycle For all area nonprofits with equipment, programs, or projects that need financial support. Education focused requests will be considered but are encouraged in the education cycle.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations (under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), schools, municipalities and other government entities that serve a charitable purpose in the greater Greenville area are encouraged to apply for grants to fund programs or projects that address the community’s educational, health, human service, environmental, and recreational concerns.What Greenville Area Community Fnd actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 29
- Total given
- $1.02M
- Median grant
- $21K
- Range
- $5,606–$225K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Greenville, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Belding, MI.
- 41% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 65% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids, MI
Community improvement
$225K
Greenville Public Schools · Greenville, MI
Student services
$176K
City of Greenville · Greenville, MI
Student services
$87K
Eightcap Inc · Greenville, MI
Student services
$56K
Education Foundation of Greenville · Greenville, MI
Student services
$42K
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