How much funding does Responsive Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Responsive Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Responsive Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Responsive Grants

The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Open to eligible nonprofit organizations, the program provides funding for both existing and new initiatives with a focus on sustainable impact.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Eligible Requests:Capital.
Funding for purchases of property, construction of new facilities, remodeling, expansions of existing facilities or major equipment purchases.
One-time funding, up to $40,000.New programs for one-time and ongoing expenses.
Funding for organizations to implement specific programs for the first-time including startup costs and costs that will occur repeatedly.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Requests for the following purposes are not eligible to apply for funding through CFHZ’s Competitive Grant Program:
Not eligible: Operating support, Research and Planning, Evaluation, or Emergency requests for one-time or ongoing expenses.
Not eligible: Capital projects outside of the Holland/Zeeland area.
Not eligible: Requests from individual classrooms or school clubs.
Not eligible: Religious programs that advocate specific religious doctrines or do not serve the broader community.

Overview

The Responsive Grants program by the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area aims to support transformative charitable projects across various sectors including arts, education, and health. Open to eligible nonprofit organizations, the program provides funding for both existing and new initiatives with a focus on sustainable impact. Priority is given to proposals that align with the foundation's mission and demonstrate organizational capacity, ensuring community needs are effectively addressed.

Our responsive grant program (formerly known as competitive grant program) continues CFHZ’s commitment to invest in opportunities across a broad range of issues and organizations.

Eligibility

Who: Nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, schools, municipalities and other governmental entities that serve a charitable purpose in the greater Holland/Zeeland areaEligible Requests:Capital. Funding for purchases of property, construction of new facilities, remodeling, expansions of existing facilities or major equipment purchases. One-time funding, up to $40,000.New programs for one-time and ongoing expenses. Funding for organizations to implement specific programs for the first-time including startup costs and costs that will occur repeatedly. Eligible for multi-year funding for a period of up to two years and a maximum total of $60,000.
Existing programs for one-time and ongoing expenses related to a significant expansion or enhancement of the program. Funding for organizations to meaningfully grow or replicate a program for which they have a proven track record of impact. Eligible for multi-year funding for a period of up to two years and a maximum total of $60,000.

Ineligibility

Requests for the following purposes are not eligible to apply for funding through CFHZ’s Competitive Grant Program:

Operating support, Research and Planning, Evaluation, or Emergency requests for one-time or ongoing expenses.
Capital projects outside of the Holland/Zeeland area.
Requests from individual classrooms or school clubs.
Religious programs that advocate specific religious doctrines or do not serve the broader community.

What The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 217
Total given: $12.57M
Median grant: $23K
Range: $5,149–$1.29M

By dollars: Michigan 97%, Maryland <1%, North Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Holland, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Zeeland, MI.
7% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
18% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

ODC Network · Holland, MI

Multiple grants

$1.29M
Mackinac Center for Public Policy · Midland, MI

Multiple grants

$983K
Grand Valley State University Foundation · Allendale, MI

Multiple grants

$491K
Lakeshore Advantage Foundation · Zeeland, MI

Multiple grants

$433K
Lakeshore Advantage · Zeeland, MI

Multiple grants

$378K