Gratiot County Community Foundation: Competitive Grants

Competitive Grants

The Gratiot County Community Foundation is interested in funding projects which will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Gratiot County. We hold 3 competitive grant cycles each year supporting creative approaches to community needs and problems which will benefit the widest possible range of people.

Grant Categories

Eligible projects generally fall within the following categories:

• community development,
• arts and culture,
• environment,
• education,
• health and wellness,
• social services,
• youth projects,
• recreation and improvement in the physical,
• mental and moral conditions of Gratiot County residents.

Purpose

The Gratiot County Community Foundation is interested in funding projects which will improve the quality of life for the citizens of Gratiot County. The Foundation aims to support creative approaches to community needs and problems which will benefit the widest possible range of people.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• The Foundation will accept grant applications from the Gratiot County area.
• Applications from outside the County will only be considered if adequate funds are available and a significant number of persons from Gratiot County will be served.
• Applicants shall be non-profit tax exempt according to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

• In order to make the best use of available funds, the Foundation usually will not award grants for the following, unless designated by the donor:
• Annual fundraising;
• Operating expenses. Foundation grants focus on program related expenses, however, salaries and other operating expenses directly related to program delivery may be considered on a caseby-case basis;
• Religious or sectarian purposes;
• Political purposes;
• Loans;
• Multi-year funding (i.e., a grant paid out over two or more consecutive years. An extension of an existing grant does not constitute multi-year funding; and
• Projects that have been completed.