The Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) is seeking applications for its Community Investment Grants Program.
Donor Name: Midland Area Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Midland County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $40,000
Details:
The Midland Area Community Foundation goes beyond simply making grants that advance charitable activities. They also identify current and emerging issues, help their region prepare for the future, and provide their donors the opportunity to leave lasting legacies. It is for these reasons the community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing areas of philanthropy. When people give back to the community they live in, it makes a lasting impact.
The Foundation is concerned about the community as a whole. They fund a wide variety of community programs, such as arts and culture, civic improvement, education, environment, health, human services, recreation, and youth.
Four major areas of Community Improvement
- Building Livelihood
- Developing Talent
- Caring for People
- Enriching Community
Funding Information
The Midland Area Community Foundation provides grants in amounts up to $40,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Midland Area Community Foundation serves Midland County, so only projects that have a direct relevance to the people of this geographic area will be considered. They are also only able to provide grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental units.
What doesn’t the community foundation support?
- Basic operating budgets (i.e. operating expenses for the organization as a whole)
- Basic governmental services
- Basic educational functions
- Annual fundraising, events, sponsorships
- Normal office equipment
- Endowment campaigns
- Previously incurred debt or contracted commitments
- Sectarian religious programs (the exception is if the program or project is community based)
- Political or lobbying activities
- Previously denied Community Foundation grant requests
For more information, visit MACF.
