The Responsive Grant program has an open funnel process that allows CFHZ to invest in opportunities across a broad range of issues and organizations.
Donor Name: Community Foundation Holland/Zeeland Area
State: Michigan
City: Holland, Zeeland
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/25/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The Foundation is committed to addressing a broad range of issue areas including arts and culture, community and economic development, environment, education, health, human services, housing, seniors, and youth.
Funding Priorities
In considering eligible requests, CFHZ gives priority to proposals that:
- Are core to the organization’s mission
- Will have a lasting impact
- Represent a turning or pivot point for the organization
- Will address inequities.
- Demonstrate organizational capacity to successfully implement the proposed project or program as measured by:
- Financial stability
- Leadership capacity
- Record of successful project/program delivery.
Funding Information
Requests for the following purposes are eligible to apply for funding through CFHZ’s Responsive Grant Program:
- Capital. Funding for purchases of property, construction of new facilities, remodeling, expansions of existing facilities or major equipment purchases. One-time funding, up to $40,000.
- New programs for one-time and ongoing expenses. Funding for organizations to implement specific programs for the first-time including startup costs and costs that will occur repeatedly. Eligible for multi-year funding for a period of up to two years and a maximum total of $60,000.
- Existing programs for one-time and ongoing expenses related to a significant expansion or enhancement of the program. Funding for organizations to meaningfully grow or replicate a program for which they have a proven track record of impact. Eligible for multi-year funding for a period of up to two years and a maximum total of $60,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, schools, municipalities and other governmental entities that serve a charitable purpose in the greater Holland/Zeeland area.
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