KCF: Annual Responsive Grant
Funding Amount
US $5,000 - US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Geography
- In Kalamazoo County with projects that align with community impact priorities
Overview
The KCF Annual Responsive Grant supports organizations in Kalamazoo County with projects that align with community impact priorities, such as wealth, housing, education, and vibrant neighborhoods. It is ideal for first-time applicants, new organizations, and ongoing partners who haven’t received multiyear awards. Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000, empowering organizations to enhance their operations and community connections.
NOTE: This grant is a fit for organizations applying for the first time, newly established organizations, ongoing grants for partners who did not receive a multiyear award, and emerging pilots or projects for organizations already being funded.
KZCF offers grants with an annual one-year grant term to support projects, programs or general operations for organizations that connect to one or more of KZCF’s Community Impact WHEN priorities. This grant is a fit for organizations applying for the first time, newly established organizations, ongoing grants for partners who did not receive a multiyear award, and emerging pilots or projects for organizations already being funded.
Community Impact Priorities
KZCF’s priorities have expanded.
Wealth - is attainable; people have resources to meet their needs and invest in their future.Housing - is affordable, safe and available.Education - is accessible and learners are supported.Neighborhoods - are vibrant; health, safety and strong social connections are nurtured.
What Kalamazoo Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 282
- Total given
- $21.44M
- Median grant
- $32K
- Range
- $5,150–$1.28M
- By dollars: Michigan 94%, California 3%, New York <1%. Top recipient cities: Kalamazoo, MI; Portage, MI; Detroit, MI.
- 3% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
YWCA of Kalamazoo · Kalamazoo, MI
Human service-multipurpose/other
$1.28M
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre · Kalamazoo, MI
Arts, culture, humanities
$782K
Kalamazoo Area Math & Science Center · Kalamazoo, MI
Education/instruction
$736K
Tides Center · San Francisco, CA
Public affairs/society benefit
$597K
Pretty Lake Camp · Mattawan, MI
Youth development
$507K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community development
- Housing
- Education
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