Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Twice a year
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “The board reviews applications biannually, funding vital community initiatives like library resources and youth programs.”

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Geography

  • In Osceola County through grants from permanent endowments

Overview

The Osceola County Community Foundation (OCCF) enhances the quality of life in Osceola County through grants from permanent endowments. Established in 1990, OCCF has awarded over $1 million since 1991 to support arts, education, health, and social welfare. The board reviews applications biannually, funding vital community initiatives like library resources and youth programs. In 2020 alone, $137,348 has been distributed to address diverse community needs.

OCCF was established in 1990 and makes grants from a collection of permanent endowments to benefit the community.
Since 1991, OCCF has awarded more than $1 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across Osceola County in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health, and social welfare.
The OCCF board of directors reviews grant applications twice each year and recommends grants.
Past grant awards have funded library materials, hazardous waste collection, cancer screenings, and outreach programs for at-risk youth. In 2020, $137,348 in grants have been awarded so far.

What Fremont Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
137
Total given
$8.78M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$1.46M
  • By dollars: Michigan 98%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Fremont, MI; Newaygo, MI; Big Rapids, MI.
  • 28% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Truenorth Community Services · Fremont, MI

    Hunger Prevention; Operating and Program Support; TrueMentors; Camp Newaygo; Housing…

    $1.46M

  • Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency · Fremont, MI

    Parents as Teachers; Library Fiber Project; Summer ASD; Summer Internship; College for…

    $1.04M

  • Arts Center for Newaygo County · Fremont, MI

    Operating and Program Support; Software Systems; Grand Rapids Ballet

    $459K

  • Fremont Public Schools · Fremont, MI

    Life Skills Room Renovation; Basketball & Cross Country Support; ASP; Student Trips;…

    $326K

  • Love in the Name of Christ - Newaygo County · Grant, MI

    Rooms of Refuge Day Center; Poverty to Prosperity Family Assistance; Program Support

    $293K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Foundation
  • Community development

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