SCCF Grants

The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) offers grants to enhance the quality of life for Sanilac County residents. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations that address community needs. The foundation supports various areas such as arts, education, health, and youth projects. While it encourages innovative community solutions, it does not fund religious purposes, political activities, or loans. Grants aim to benefit a wide range of community members.

The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) is interested in
funding projects which will improve the quality of life for citizens of Sanilac County.
Senior Citizens Projects
Improvement in the Physical, Mental and Community Values of Sanilac County residents
The Foundation aims to support creative approaches to community needs
and problems, which benefit the widest possible range of people. The SCCF encourages organizations to apply for seed money for projects, which will meet the changing needs of the community.
There are a number of individual funds administered by the Foundation as
part of its endowment. Many of these are restricted to certain purposes, in accordance with the wishes of the donors.
Grant requests may be considered by one or all of the following grantmaking
committees:

• Board Discretionary Grants
• These grants are available due to the

interest generated from select endowments within the Foundation. The Grant Advisory Committee membership is comprised solely of SCCF members. These funds are used to support innovative, community-based projects that enhance Sanilac County and the lives of its residents. Eligible programs fall into a variety of categories.
Funding is made available through
grants that were supplied by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. These funds must be used for youth projects in Sanilac County, and must include youth in the planning and implementation of the project. The Advisory Committee consists of Youth Advisory Council members.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizationsAll units of governmentsAll educational institutionsFaith-based organizationsProposals from faith-based organizations MUST:Address Sanilac County community needs ANDHave a clearly demonstrated public benefit ANDBe fully accessible to all people regardless of religious belief and lifestyle choices ANDMay NOT proselytize (i.e. require anything in return for services provided)
These organizations MUST:Serve Sanilac County ANDNot discriminate in hiring of staff or provision of services

Ineligibility

In order to make the best use of available funds, the Foundation usually
does not make grants for the following (unless designated by the donor): Religious or sectarian purposes
Legislative or political purposes
LoansThe Foundation generally does not fund programs or projects that are normally covered by tax revenues. In special cases, the Foundation may augment, but not totally underwrite, the costs of these programs.