The Berrien Community Foundation’s For Good Grants is available to 501c3 nonprofit organizations, schools, religious organizations doing community work and government organizations who are serving Berrien County, Michigan.
Donor Name: Berrien Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Berrien County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2023
Size of the Grant:
- Major: Up to $15,000
- Minor: Up to $1,500
Details:
The “For Good” Minor has a shorter, simpler form geared toward organizations with a smaller request and the “For Good” Major is a standard-length grant application.
The Berrien Community Foundation is most interested in funding Berrien County programs that:
- Take an imaginative and innovative approach;
- Focus on prevention;
- Solve critical local problems or address critical local needs;
- Can be sustained without continued funding from the community foundation;
- Encourage collaboration and cooperation among charities and do not duplicate existing services;
- Unite and build communities behind a common goal;
- Attract volunteer resources and support; and
- Provide leverage for generating other funds or resources.
Grants are reviewed in the following areas:
- Arts
- Children
- Community Improvement and Special Needs
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Seniors
- Youth Leadership and Development
Funding Information
The “For Good” Grants are open for two cycles per year and are available in two sizes: the “For Good” Major for up to $15,000 and the “For Good” Minor for up to $1,500.
Eligibility Criteria
For Good Major Grant
- 501c3 nonprofits must also provide the following:
- Tax ID number
- Most recent official financial statements (Audited, if IRS required; otherwise compiled or reviewed)
- Most recent IRS Form 990N, 990EZ or 990
- List of board members
- Current year operating budget
- Units of government and religious organizations must also provide the following:
- List of board members
- Current year operating budget
- Statement of organization’s current financial balance
For Good Minor Grant
- To be eligible to apply for a Berrien Community Foundation “For Good” Minor Grant (requests up to $1,500) organizations must:
- Be a 501(c)3, school, government organization or religious organization doing community projects
- Be serving communities in Berrien County, Michigan
For more information, visit Berrien Community Foundation.