Meijer Children's Health Care Grant Cycle

The Meijer Children's Health Care Grant Cycle supports nonprofit health organizations in Montcalm County, focusing on programs that improve healthcare access for indigent children. Over eleven million dollars has been distributed by the Greenville Area Community Foundation to enhance community health initiatives. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and municipalities. The grant prioritizes projects that strengthen families, promote self-reliance, and yield significant community benefits. Applications will be reviewed for final approval by an Advisory Committee.

Over eleven million dollars has been given back to the Greenville area and Montcalm County in the form of grants and scholarships from the GACF and its affiliates – the Greenville Youth Advisory Council (GYAC), the Lakeview Area Community Fund (LACF), the Lakeview Youth Advisory Council (LYAC), and the Montcalm Panhandle Community Fund (MPCF).
This grant cycle is specifically for area nonprofit health organizations (within Montcalm County) that have programs or projects that affect health care for indigent children. The Meijer Children’s Health Care Fund provides the grant monies for programs that fall within the specific criteria. These applications will be reviewed by a special Advisory Committee with recommendations made to the GACF Board of Trustees for final approval.

Eligibility

Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations (under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code), schools, municipalities and other government entities that serve a charitable purpose in the greater Greenville area are encouraged to apply for grants to fund programs or projects that address the community’s:educational, health, human service, environmental, and recreational concerns.

Ineligibility

What will typically not be funded?Annual fund-raising drives; Endowments - unless they are within the GACF Family of endowmentsReligious programs that advocate specific religious doctrines or do not serve the broader community;What will typically not be funded … but could be considered?General/yearly operating support other than organizational startup expenses.Projects, outside the geographic service area of the GACF.