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

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

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

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