What We Fund
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation provides grant support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for projects that align with our community investment priorities and will benefit residents of Kalamazoo County. We do accept applications for grants that will provide capital and operational support.
What We Don't Fund
The Kalamazoo Community Foundation does not fund for-profit business development projects, private land purchases or private home purchases. We also do not provide grants to individuals other than academic scholarships.
How to Apply
The first step in the grantmaking process is for you to submit an online letter of inquiry. Nonprofit organizations that are recognized under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code and provide services to the greater
Kalamazoo area are eligible to apply for grants.
Go to the Letter of Inquiry
Application Due Dates
Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time through the year. However, because they may require greater due diligence and additional levels of approval, funding requests of more than $25,000 have specific due dates.
First Round 2018
Letter of Inquiry Due Date
January 15 by 5 p.m.
Full Application Due Date
March 15 by 5 p.m.
Funding decisions will be made the week of June 11, 2018.
Second Round 2018
Letter of Inquiry Due Date
July 16 by 5 p.m.
Full Application Due Date
September 17 by 5 p.m.
Funding decisions will be made the week of December 10, 2018