How much funding does SACF: Community Impact Grant provide?

SACF: Community Impact Grant provides Up to US $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for SACF: Community Impact Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for SACF: Community Impact Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: Individuals; Grants to cover deficits; Other previously incurred obligations.

SACF: Community Impact Grant

Sturgis Area Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Housing Grants for Nonprofits Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Up to US $25,000

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

Joseph County residents.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Grants must serve St.
Must align with an SACF funding priority.
We will only grant to entities that have submitted all final reports due to the Foundation on previous grants they have received from the Foundation.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: While grants to religious organizations are considered, sectarian religious programs are not eligible.
Not eligible: Individuals
Not eligible: Grants to cover deficits
Not eligible: Other previously incurred obligations

Overview

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) offers the Community Impact Grant to enhance the quality of life in St. Joseph County, Michigan. This grant supports nonprofit-led initiatives in key areas such as community development, housing, early learning, and educational attainment. Proposals must align with SACF's funding priorities and serve local residents. With a commitment to lasting impact, SACF builds permanent endowment funds to address future community needs.

NOTE: Please contact our office if your request is above $25,000.
Since inception in 1962 with an initial contribution of $500.00 from the Rotary Club of Sturgis, the Foundation has been improving the quality of life and advancing philanthropy in the community.
To qualify for funding, Community Impact Grant proposals must seek funding for programs that specifically improve outcomes in a Funding Priority Area:

Community DevelopmentHousing Early Learning & CareEducational Attainment

Eligibility

Grants must serve St. Joseph County residents.Must align with an SACF funding priority.The Foundation will only make grants to federal 501C3 tax-exempt organizations, government entities, school districts, and universities.We will only grant to entities that have submitted all final reports due to the Foundation on previous grants they have received from the Foundation.

Ineligibility

While grants to religious organizations are considered, sectarian religious programs are not eligible.We do not make grants to individuals, or grants to cover deficits or other previously incurred obligations.