The Sanilac County Community Foundation is providing grants to assist individuals and organizations with a desire to make a difference in the community through endowed philanthropy.
Donor Name: Sanilac County Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Sanilac County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/27/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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.
Focus Areas
The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) is interested in funding projects which will improve the quality of life for citizens of Sanilac County. Eligible projects generally fall within these categories:
- Arts and Culture
- Community Development
- Education
- Environmental Issues
- Health and Wellness
- Recreation
- Social Services
- Youth Projects
- Senior Citizens Projects
- Improvement in the Physical, Mental and Community Values of Sanilac County residents
Program Priority
The Foundation gives highest priority to programs which:
- Reach as many people as possible in the county.
- Increase individual access to community resources.
- Examine and address the underlying causes of local problems.
- Promote personal independence and achievement.
- Seek challenge or matching grants.
- Attract volunteer resources and support.
- Strengthen the private, non-profit sector.
- Encourage collaboration between organizations.
- Build the capacity of the applying organization.
Types of Grants
Grant requests may be considered by one or all of the following grant-making 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.
- Youth Advisory Council Grants – 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.
Funding Information
$2,500 or Less is available for grants.
Eligibility Criteria
The Foundation welcomes grant applications from the Sanilac County area or outside areas if a significant number of the persons who will be served reside within Sanilac County. Applicants must be a non-profit organization or obtain sponsorship from a non-profit organization.
For more information, visit SCCF.
