How much funding does General Grant Program (Under $1,000) provide?

General Grant Program (Under $1,000) provides $100 - $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for General Grant Program (Under $1,000)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for General Grant Program (Under $1,000)?

Eligible applicants: Non-profit organizations. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

General Grant Program (Under $1,000)

Community Foundation of Greater

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Small Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

$100 - $1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Non-profit organizations

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Registered with State of Michigan

Overview

General Grant Program (Under $1,000)

Geographic Scope: Greater Rochester area, specifically Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township, Michigan

Eligibility:

Non-profit organizations

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status required

Registered with State of Michigan

What They Fund:

Community projects and programs

Non-profit operations and initiatives

Award Amount: $100 - $1,000 per grant

Contact Information:

Phone: (248) 608-2804

Address: 303 East Street, Rochester, MI 48307

Website: cfound.org

Application Notes:

Short form application available online

For requests under $1,000

For requests $1,000+, use the longer form application

How to Apply

Grant Application Process - Under $1,000

#### Required Steps:
1. Complete online short form application
2. Provide organization information
3. Describe funding request
4. Submit required attachments
5. Certify accuracy of information

#### Section 1: Organization Information

Organization name

Main address (where contact person receives mail)

Executive Director/CEO name

Contact person name and title

Email address (primary and secondary backup)

Phone number

Organization website

Non-profit status confirmation (Yes/No)

501(c)(3) status confirmation (Yes/No)

Tax ID number

Number of members (or 0 if none)

Brief statement of charitable purpose (include mission/vision, areas and demographics served)

#### Section 2: Funding Request Information

Grant request amount ($100-$1,000)

Program/project name

Brief purpose of grant

Total project cost

Amount funded by others

Funding percentage requested from Community Foundation

Geographic areas served

#### Section 3: Required Attachments
1. IRS determination letter (501(c)(3) tax-exempt status)
2. Michigan Charitable Solicitation Registration
3. Board of Directors list with affiliations
4. Current annual operating budget (expenses and revenue)
5. Most recent annual financial statement (audited if available; Form 990 if not)
6. Copy of nondiscrimination policy
7. Annual report (if available)

#### Certification

Electronic signature certifying accuracy of all information

Typed name constitutes electronic signature

False information may disqualify organization from funding

#### Important Notes

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What Community Foundation of Greater actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 12
Total given: $267K
Median grant: $13K
Range: $5,500–$76K

By dollars: Michigan 74%, Minnesota 17%, Kentucky 5%. Top recipient cities: Rochester Hills, MI; Rochester, MI; Rochester, MN.
33% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.