Clare County Community Foundation Grants

From Midland Area Community Foundation

We exist to cultivate the power of giving within our community, support long-term transformation, and help ensure all residents thrive.

Type of Support

Overview

The Clare County Community Foundation Grants focus on funding a diverse array of community programs within Clare County. These programs span various sectors including arts and culture, civic improvement, education, environment, health, human services, recreation, and youth. The Foundation seeks to partner with projects that have a significant impact on improving the quality of life within the community.

Eligibility

Organization's Location

USA

Program Location

MI (Clare County)

Organization Type

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Educational nonprofits

Governmental units

Other

Located in Clare County
Projects must have direct relevance to the people of Clare County
Wages and other administrative expenses relevant to the program or project will be considered

Ineligibility

Organizations seeking funding for overall operating expenses

Projects aimed at supporting basic operating budgets, governmental services, or educational functions

Initiatives focused on annual fundraising, events, or sponsorships

Requests for normal office equipment

Endowment campaign funding

Repayment of previously incurred debt or contracted commitments

Sectarian religious programs not community-based

Political or lobbying activities

Applicants with previously denied CCCF grant requests

Entities potentially associated with named terrorist organizations or supporting terrorism, as outlined by Executive Order 13224 and the U.S.A. Patriot Act.

not specified

Application deadlines

Oct 15

Jan 15, 2025

Apr 15, 2025

Submission

Review Criteria

The CCCF has a keen interest in initiatives aimed at tackling vital local issues. Such initiatives encompass:

Initiating new programs
Enhancing existing programs
Maintaining programs that are founded on evidence and demonstrate considerable successful results

Moreover, the CCCF values projects that act as catalysts for securing additional funding and communal resources, notably those that can attract matching contributions from other entities. Furthermore, efforts that encourage partnerships and collaborative efforts among various organizations are highly esteemed.

Priority is also given to sustainable endeavors with clearly defined strategies for enduring effects as recognized, as well as discrete or finite projects and programs that employ leading methodologies.