The Lapeer County Community Foundation funds charitable organizations that are able to demonstrate projects planned with respect to the community’s opportunities and needs.
Donor Name: Lapeer County Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Lapeer County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/15/2022
Grant Size: $1,000 or more
Details:
The Lapeer County Community Foundation, henceforth known as the Foundation, builds and manages permanent endowment funds from a wide variety of donors to provide grants that enhance the quality of life in Lapeer County, now and for future generations.
The Foundation gives priority to programs that:
- provide incentive for generating other funds and community resources.
- reach as many people as possible in Lapeer 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 and facilitate collaboration with other organizations.
- build the capacity of the applying organization.
- The Foundation cannot grant monies for political activities.
- The Foundation typically will not grant monies for:
- Existing debt or obligations
- Endowment campaigns
- Lobbying activities
Detailed funding priority information for specific funds is available by contacting the Foundation office. Grants from unrestricted funds are made in the areas of education, arts and culture, the environment, health care, human services, recreation and other project topics.
Preference is given to projects that:
- have clear, defined goals and measurable outcomes.
- demonstrate a clear and convincing need and target gaps in current services.
- encourage cooperation, not duplication of services.
- include a long-term, sustainable financial plan.
- increase the capacity of the community and its citizens to participate in identifying community needs and in
- developing and implementing solutions.
- develop self-reliance and eliminate dependency.
- mirror the diversity of our community and promote equity among its various segments.
Funding Information
For grant requests of under $1,000 or more
Eligibility Criteria
The Foundation welcomes grant requests from organizations in and/or serving Lapeer County having recognition under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, educational institutions and governmental entities.
For more information, visit Lapeer County Community Foundation.
