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Knight Fund Grants

LENAWEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

August 1, 2026

115 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Knight Fund Grants

Geographic Scope: Lenawee County, Michigan

Focus Areas:

  • Basic needs

  • Health and human services

    • Background: The V.C. and Velma Knight Memorial Fund was established to honor the legacy of V.C. Knight, founder of Addison Products Company and pioneer in the air conditioning industry, and his wife Velma, a Bible scholar and philanthropist. Since 2008, the fund has provided more than $625,000 in grants supporting food security, mental health services, homeless prevention, and childcare scholarships.

    Funding Priorities: To honor donors' wishes and create the greatest possible impact, priority will be given to proposals that:

  • Provide direct services to individuals and families

  • Leverage resources through partnerships or matching funds

  • Can be sustained without ongoing Foundation support

  • Encourage collaboration and avoid duplication of existing services

  • Promote volunteerism and community involvement

    • Eligibility: Non-profit organizations serving Lenawee County

    Contact:

  • Paula Trentman

  • Phone: (517) 263-4696

  • Email: paula@lenaweecf.com

    • Organization: Lenawee Community Foundation

  • Address: 1440 W. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221

  • Phone: (517) 263-4696

  • Website: lenaweecommunityfoundation.com

  • Federal Tax ID: #38-6095474

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Submit application electronically via the online portal
    2. Applications must include information about how the organization meets the funding priorities
    3. Organizations should describe direct services, partnerships, sustainability plan, collaboration efforts, and volunteer engagement

    Deadline: August 1, 2025 (for 2025 funding cycle)

    Submission Portal: https://goapply2.akoyago.com/lenaweecf

    Questions or Assistance:

  • Contact Paula Trentman at (517) 263-4696 or paula@lenaweecf.com

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsfood-securitymental-healthhomelesschild-carehuman-services

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