How much funding does William J. Deputy Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for William J. Deputy Grants?

The deadline is October 1, 2026.

How often is William J. Deputy Grants offered?

William J. Deputy Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected October 1, 2026.

William J. Deputy Grants

Q: Who is eligible for William J. Deputy Grants?

Eligible applicants: Organizations; Municipalities in Harbor Country (southwest Berrien County, MI) to help the area grow and improve. Geography: Michigan.

Berrien Community Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 1, 2026

3 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: October 1, 2026
Tracked since: September 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: October

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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

Eligible organizations

Organizations
Municipalities in Harbor Country (southwest Berrien County, MI) to help the area grow and improve

Geography

Michigan

Overview

William J. Deputy Grants (Berrien Community Foundation, MI), from a life-end gift, are open to municipalities in Harbor Country (southwest Berrien County, MI) to help the area grow and improve; deadline October 1. Next deadline 2026-10-01. FLAG: award amount not stated. Recurrence annual.

How to Apply

Apply online via the BCF grant portal. Deadline October 1.

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What Berrien Community Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 201
Total given: $9.24M
Median grant: $18K
Range: $5,290–$872K

76% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: Michigan 76%, Ohio 6%, Indiana 4%. Top recipient cities: Benton Harbor, MI; St Joseph, MI; Stevensville, MI.
46% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
31% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

St Joseph Community Park Foundation · St Joseph, MI

General support, kaleidoscope playground at kiwanis park

$872K
Curious Kids' Museum · St Joseph, MI

General support, capital campaign, curious kids' museum on main street, outdoor garden…

$578K
The University of Toledo Foundation · Toledo, OH

Capital campaign

$575K
New Buffalo Area Schools · New Buffalo, MI

Gelli printmaking art project, empowering young students: access to feminine hygiene…

$365K
Project Hope - the People to People Health Foundat · Washington, DC

General operations

$350K