GCCF: Grant Requests

GCCF: Grant Requests

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: March 02, 2026

Summary

The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) is dedicated to enhancing community welfare by funding diverse programs in arts, education, health, and more. It targets projects addressing critical local needs, encouraging collaboration among organizations. Grants support sustainable initiatives and evidence-based programs directly benefiting Gladwin County residents. However, GCCF does not fund operating expenses or basic governmental functions. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational entities, ensuring a focus on impactful community development.

Overview

The Gladwin County Community Foundation The Gladwin County Community Foundation exists to cultivate the power of giving within our community, support long-term transformation, and help ensure all residents thrive. The Foundation is concerned about the community as a whole. We fund a wide variety of community programs, such as arts and culture, civic improvement, education, environment, health, human services, recreation, and youth. What Does the GCCF Support? The GCCF is particularly interested in: Programs that solve or address critical local needs. These can include:New programsExpanding programs, orCurrent programs which are evidence based and achieving significant desired outcomesProjects which provide leverage for generating other funds and community resources, including matching dollars from other organizationsProjects which facilitate cooperation and collaboration among organizationsSustainable projects and programs which have proven plans for long term impact as identifiedSelf-contained or time limited projects and programs which utilize best practices

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Gladwin County Community Foundation serves Gladwin County, so only projects that have a direct relevance to the people of this geographic area may be considered through this competitive grant process. The Foundation can only provide grants to 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational nonprofits, and governmental units.Wages and other administrative expenses relevant to the program or project will be considered.

Ineligibility

Operating expenses for the organization as a whole will not be considered.Requests targeting young people are usually handled through the Gladwin County Youth Action Council (GladYAC). What Doesn't the GCCF Support?Basic operating budgetsBasic governmental servicesBasic educational functionsAnnual fundraising, events, sponsorshipsNormal office equipmentEndowment campaignsPreviously incurred debt or contracted commitmentsSectarian religious programs (the exception is if the program or project is community based)Political or lobbying activitiesPreviously denied GCCF grant requestsAdditionally, please note that in compliance with Executive Order 13224 and U.S.A. Patriot Act, grants may not be used to support named terrorist organizations or those who may otherwise be associated with terrorists.