Thank you for your interest in the Community Foundation of Plymouth.
The 2024 grant cycle will offer grants up to $5,000.
Grants will only be awarded to qualifying 501(c)3 organizations serving the 48170 zip code.
Community Foundation of Plymouth's Grant Making Principles, which is to enrich the quality of life in the Plymouth area:
- To encourage the self-sufficiency and well-being of residents within the 48170 zip code.
- To encourage programs which are collaborative, comprehensive and have the potential to be continuous.
- To encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders.
- To support "seed" money opportunities for innovative projects.
Applicant Organization Criteria:
- Must be a nonprofit 501(c)3 with a current State of Michigan license to solicit, if applicable.
- Must meet the mission of the Community Foundation of Plymouth.
- Must have a specific project or program for which the funding is being requested.
- Must have clear objectives.
What the Community Foundation of Plymouth Will (Generally) Not Fund:
While the Community Foundation of Plymouth remains flexible in trying to meet community needs, the following are areas that will generally not be considered for funding at this time:
- Routine general operating expenses
- Travel, tours or trips
- Endowment campaigns
- Special fundraising events and sponsorships
- Organizations that do not provide services to the greater Plymouth, Michigan area
- Political organizations
- Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
- Individuals
- Issues that divide us, not unite us
Please complete all sections before submitting application.
Questions should be directed to the Community Foundation of Plymouth at 734-495-1200 or emailed to Beth Meade at bmeade@cantonfoundation.org.
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Eagles for Children is a simple, fun and engaging program that unites private golf clubs for a common cause. We use the game of golf and one great moment on the golf course - scoring an eagle - to benefit disadvantaged children.
Eagles for Children's Grant Making Principles:
- To make an immediate and long-lasting impact benefiting disadvantaged children.
- To enrich the quality of life of children in areas surrounding EFC participating country clubs.
- To encourage programs which are collaborative, comprehensive and have the potential to be continuous.
- To encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders.
Applicant Organization Criteria:
- Must be a 501(c)3 public charity.
- Must meet the mission of Eagles for Children.
- Must have a specific project or program for which the funding is being requested.
- Must have clear objectives.
What Eagles for Children Will (Generally) Not Fund:
While Eagles for Children remains flexible in trying to meet needs of local children's charities, the following are areas that will generally not be considered for funding at this time:
- Routine general operating expenses
- Administrative salaries
- Medical research, such as cancer research
- Travel, tours or trips for employees/board members
- Endowment campaigns
- Special fundraising events and sponsorships
- Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
- Individuals
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Eagles for Children's Grant Making Principles:
- To make an immediate and long-lasting impact benefiting disadvantaged children.
- To enrich the quality of life of children in areas surrounding EFC participating country clubs.
- To encourage programs which are collaborative, comprehensive and have the potential to be continuous.
- To encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders.
Applicant Organization Criteria:
- Must be a 501(c)3 public charity.
- Must meet the mission of Eagles for Children.
- Must have a specific project or program for which the funding is being requested.
- Must have clear objectives.
What Eagles for Children Will (Generally) Not Fund:
While Eagles for Children remains flexible in trying to meet needs of local children's charities, the following are areas that will generally not be considered for funding at this time:
- Routine general operating expenses
- Administrative salaries
- Medical research, such as cancer research
- Travel, tours or trips for employees/board members
- Endowment campaigns
- Special fundraising events and sponsorships
- Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
- Individuals
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In 2000, as a result of a national tobacco settlement, CCF was among 65 community foundations in Michigan to receive an allocation of funds to aid community efforts that support healthy youth and healthy seniors. Past grants include support for conflict resolution and anti-bullying for youth, exercise for seniors, grief counseling, and work skills development for special needs youth. These grants are awarded bi-annually to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that support youth or seniors. Grants awarded range from $500-$5000.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
2/11/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
4/18/2025 11:59 PM
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Members of the Eastern Michigan Camaro Club formed their club not only with an interest in Camaros, but also their common interest in philanthropy and providing support within their community to local nonprofits.
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Grants will only be awarded to qualifying 501(c)3 organizations serving women and children in Western Wayne County.
Giving Hope Grant Making Principles:
- To benefit women and their families.
- To encourage programs which are collaborative, comprehensive and have the potential to be continuous.
- To encourage leveraging and matching grant opportunities from multiple funders.
- To support "seed" money opportunities for innovative projects.
- To encourage the self-sufficiency and well-being of women and their families.
Applicant Organization Criteria:
- Must be a nonprofit 501(c)3 with a current State of Michigan license to solicit, if applicable.
- Must meet the mission of Giving Hope.
- Must have a specific project or program for which the funding is being requested.
- Must have clear objectives.
What Giving Hope Will (Generally) Not Fund:
While Giving Hope, Women's Giving Circle remains flexible in trying to meet community needs, the following are areas that will generally not be considered for funding at this time:
- Routine operating expenses
- Travel, tours or trips
- Endowment campaigns
- Special fundraising events and sponsorships
- Organizations that do not provide services to the Western Wayne County region of Michigan
- Religious organizations for religious purposes or political organizations
- Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
- Individuals
- Issues that divide us, not unite us
- Giving Hope does NOT grant to organizations in consecutive years. If you received a grant in 2024, we invite you to apply again next year.
Please complete all sections before submitting application.
Questions should be directed to the Canton Community Foundation at 734-495-1200, or emailed to bmeade@cantonfoundation.org.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
3/02/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
4/18/2025 5:00 PM
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These grants are available to elementary school teachers within the Utica School District.
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Youth Advisory Council of Canton, MI (YAC) is designed instill philanthropy in the community's youth. Members of Canton's YAC have worked hard over the past year to raise funds to contribute to their endowment fund, and now they would like to return some of those proceeds to their fellow youth by offering mini-grants for youth-driven projects. DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2025 AT 5:00 PM
These grant opportunities are catered to classroom projects or community youth groups and provide a valuable lesson to those students who participate in the grant application and writing process. Below is an outline of key information for you to share:
▪ Suggested grant request is $100 to $1,000.
▪ Beneficiaries of grant funds must be 19 years or younger.
▪ Program must serve youth in the Plymouth-Canton area.
▪ Each application will be thoroughly reviewed by Canton’s YAC, made up of Canton Community High School students.
▪ All applicants will be notified of the Youth Advisory Council’s decisions.
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
1/17/2025
Deadline Date (EST Time Zone):
3/28/2025 5:00 PM
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