GRCF: Fund for Community Good Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Eligible applicants can submit pre-applications year-round for potential funding.”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Please note that the Community Foundation’s primary geographic focus is Kent County, Michigan.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- We invite partnerships form 501 (c) (3) nonprofits, government entity, or those willing to attain a fiscal sponsor.
Other requirements
- Previous recipients are eligible to apply.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: We typically do not consider support of one-time, special or annual events, ongoing annual operating funds or expenses for previously established programs, endowments or capital campaigns.
Overview
The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Fund for Community Good supports projects that promote equity and justice across various sectors, including education, health, and economic prosperity. This unrestricted fund invites partnerships with 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities, primarily focusing on Kent County, Michigan. The foundation prioritizes initiatives that dismantle systemic racism and foster inclusive opportunities, ensuring all community members can thrive. Eligible applicants can submit pre-applications year-round for potential funding.
NOTE: Projects that meet the guidelines and fit a grantmaking priority area can submit a pre-application online. Pre-applications are accepted year-round. Once a pre-application is submitted, you will receive initial feedback within 30 days and in most cases within 14 days.
Eligibility
We invite partnerships form 501 (c) (3) nonprofits, government entity, or those willing to attain a fiscal sponsor.Please note that the Community Foundation’s primary geographic focus is Kent County, Michigan. Previous recipients are eligible to apply.
Ineligibility
We typically do not consider support of one-time, special or annual events, ongoing annual operating funds or expenses for previously established programs, endowments or capital campaigns.
What Grand Rapids Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 377
- Total given
- $21.99M
- Median grant
- $23K
- Range
- $5,065–$2.36M
- By dollars: Michigan 87%, Illinois 7%, Georgia 1%. Top recipient cities: Grand Rapids, MI; Lowell, MI; Wyoming, MI.
- 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 33% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation · Grand Haven, MI
Multiple grants awarded
$2.36M
Chicago Community Trust Co Charitable Giving Solutions Northern Trust · Chicago, IL
Multiple grants awarded
$1.02M
Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation · Grand Rapids, MI
Multiple grants awarded
$590K
Kent School Services Network · Grand Rapids, MI
Multiple grants awarded
$465K
Heart of West Michigan United Way · Grand Rapids, MI
Multiple grants awarded
$440K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Education equity
- Healthcare
- Economic services
- Arts
- Diversity
- Foundation
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