General Competitive Grants
Funding Amount
Up to $3,000
Deadline
August 31, 2026
144 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
General Competitive Grants
Funder: Community Foundation for Oceana County
Geographic Scope: Oceana County, Michigan
Award Amount: Generally up to $3,000 for one-time grant commitments. Longer term commitments may be considered for initiatives showing exceptional promise for community impact.
Focus Areas: Education, the arts, health and human services, the environment, community development, and emerging community needs.
Funding Priorities: The Foundation seeks to support projects that will create opportunities for all people to participate in everything the community has to offer.
Eligibility:
What They Don't Fund: Due to federal tax laws, the Foundation must reject grant recommendations that would:
Application Frequency: Organizations can typically apply only once per calendar year. However, when a Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued from a specific grantmaking committee, even organizations receiving a grant during that calendar year may be able to apply.
Decision Process: Volunteer advisory committees, with staff support, review requests for funding and present recommendations to the Board of Trustees for final approval. The grant process takes around 8-10 weeks from application to announcement of awards.
Contact Information:
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Initial Consultation: Begin by contacting a member of the grant staff to discuss your proposal before submitting an application.
2. Online Application: After the initial consultation, you will be directed to complete the online application.
3. Required Steps:
- Contact the Foundation's grant staff to discuss your proposal
- Complete the online application
- Submit within the deadline period
Grant Deadlines
- March 31 (Spring deadline)
- August 31 (Fall deadline)
Timeline
- Grant process takes approximately 8-10 weeks from application submission to announcement of awards
Additional Resources
- Review Grant Guidelines for information on how to strengthen your proposal
- Check the Spring Grant Catalog to see featured projects and organizations
- For questions about eligibility or the application process, contact the Foundation's grant staff
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