Livonia Community Foundation - Non-Profit Grants

Geographic Scope: Livonia, Michigan

Eligibility:

• 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations
• Organizations dedicated to serving residents of Livonia

Mission Alignment:

• Promote and develop community resources, properties and civic treasures
• Promote, support and develop public interest in the arts and other local cultural undertakings
• Promote programs that contribute to the welfare of the community and the needs of its citizens

Funding Focus Areas:

• Charitable programs
• Cultural initiatives
• Historical preservation
• Educational programs
• Recreational programs
• Arts and community programming
• Senior services
• Youth programs
• Food security
• Grief support
• Social services

What They Don't Fund:

• Administrative or operational activities (generally not provided)

Grant Recipient Requirements:

• Submit a final report summarizing the outcome of the funded project or program
• Report must include: whether the project was successful, how it impacted Livonia residents, and if the program is continuing

Historical Context:

• Total grants provided since inception: $630,635
• 2022 grants: $53,000 distributed to eighteen 501(c)(3) organizations

Contact Information:

• Livonia Community Foundation
• 33300 Five Mile Road, Suite 102
• Livonia, MI 48154
• Phone: (734) 718-4821

Additional Information:

• Permanent endowment/trust fund built from community donations
• Assets conservatively invested under State and Federal laws
• Investment returns used to support Foundation programs

Application Process

Submission Method: Entirely online via Submittable form

Deadline: March 15th each year

Steps:

1. Download the "Applying for a Grant Online Instructions 2026 (pdf)" document
2. Complete the online application via Submittable
3. Submit completed application by March 15th deadline

Review Process:

• Applications reviewed by a dedicated committee of the Foundation's Board of Trustees
• Grant decisions announced in spring
• Funds presented in spring

Required Materials:

• Online application form (specific format available in downloadable instructions)

Post-Award Requirements:

• Final report summarizing outcome of funded project/program
• Report must document: project success, impact on Livonia residents, program continuation status