Tuscola County Community Foundation Grant

The Tuscola County Community Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in Tuscola County by funding innovative projects that leverage local resources and foster collaboration among organizations. Grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations and other tax-exempt entities, with a focus on projects that can sustain impact beyond the grant period.

Established in 1997, the Tuscola County Community Foundation is a non-profit corporation dedicated to improving the quality of life in Tuscola County. The foundation accepts and administers gifts from donors of all types. The principal of these gifts remains intact forever, with only the income used for grants. Through the granting process, the Tuscola County Community Foundation addresses the area’s needs and supports promising opportunities.
The Tuscola County Community Foundation emphasizes projects that are:

• Innovative
• Present opportunities to leverage other local funds raised by an organization
• Yield substantial local benefits for the community resources invested
• Facilitate cooperation and collaboration between organizations
• Create potential to continue after the grant period

Eligibility

When making grants, the Tuscola County Community Foundation’s Grant Committee and Board of Trustees are guided by the following general policies:

• Grants are made only to 501 (c) (3) organizations or other tax-exempt organizations benefiting the citizens and communities of Tuscola County.

Grants are made for a wide variety of charitable, community, scientific, literary, educational and cultural programs.Lower priority is given to requests for travel for groups such as school classes, clubs or sports teams.
Grants are generally made for one year.
Proposals for hospitals, schools, childcare services, nursing/retirement facilities, computers, motorized vehicles, and tax-supported community services are considered when they are the type of project emphasized by the foundation fund(s), demonstrate substantial impact or address the needs of a significant or underserved portion of the community.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made for operating budgets, previously incurred debt, endowment campaigns or fundraising activities.Grants are not made to churches for sectarian religious programs.