Thank you for your interest in the Community Foundation of Plymouth.
The 2025 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 Foundation staff at 734-495-1200 or emailed to Beth Meade at bmeade@localimpactalliance.org.