Grand Haven Fdn- Technical Assistance Grant

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation offers a Technical Assistance Grant aimed at strengthening nonprofit organizations' internal capacities and enhancing the effectiveness of their programs. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations or government units serving Northwest Ottawa County or greater West Michigan. The grant supports activities that promote sustainability and impact, excluding general operating support and equipment purchases. Applications are accepted anytime, with a recommended preliminary discussion with the Foundation.

Technical Assistance Grants
The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has a Technical Assistance Grant Program designed to assist nonprofit agencies in their efforts to build their organization’s internal capacity and effectiveness and fund activities that increase the success and impact of the organization’s programs. Applications may be submitted at any time for consideration. It is recommended that potential grantees call the Foundation to discuss their project prior to submitting an application. Please allow at least 4 weeks for the Foundation to consider your application.

Eligibility

Please consider whether your organization meets the following requirements:

• Has a current 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS, is a unit of government, or a religious or educational institution.
• Serves the Northwest Ottawa County or greater West Michigan region.
• Addresses one or more of the foundation’s grantmaking priorities of funding sources for the program or project in order to demonstrate sustainability.

Ineligibility

Technical Assistance Grants will not be made for the following activities:

• General operating support
• Equipment/hardware purchase
• Construction or rehabilitation of facilities
• Emergency repairs
• Payroll needs
• Debt liquidation
• Routine financial audits