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.”

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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

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education equity
  • Healthcare
  • Economic services
  • Arts
  • Diversity
  • Foundation

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