Mini-Grants are designed for smaller organizations with an annual operating budget under $200,000.
Donor Name: Capital Region Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Clinton County (MI), Eaton County (MI), Ingham County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/08/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grant requests can include support for programming, operations, or ongoing projects, up to $5,000. Event or festival sponsorships and other time-sensitive programs are not eligible for a Mini-Grant.
Who is eligible for a grant?
Applicants must predominantly serve residents of Clinton, Eaton and Ingham Counties, Michigan.
- Must have or partner with a 501(c)(3). Municipalities may also apply.
- If required, must have a Michigan Charitable License to Solicit.
- The Foundation is unable to fund the following: individuals, international organizations, sectarian or religious programs, endowment funds, existing obligations, debts or expenses incurred before the grant approval date.
Grant Tips for a Successful Application
- Remember: the donors will be receiving 35-40 Mini-Grant applications for their consideration. To stand out, you will need to be clear and compelling in your request!
- Be concise and specific in the impact that the funds will have, either on your organization or those you serve.
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- Avoid phrases like “helping those in need”, “empowering youth”, or “feeding the hungry” – these are too general and do not help the donor understand what they are supporting with their funds.
- It is very helpful if you can quantify your request with number of individuals helped, how often, for how long, etc. (Example: This grant will provide 10 meals per month to 100 low-income Lansing residents for one year).
For more information, visit CRCF.