Start with a Letter of Inquiry

The first step in our grantmaking process is for you to submit an online letter of inquiry.

Eligibility
Nonprofit organizations that are recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and provide services that benefit residents of Kalamazoo County are eligible to apply.

Deadlines
You may submit your LOI at any time throughout the year. Note, there are specific deadlines for requests of more than $25,000.

Deadlines for requests over $25,000 are:

• Thursday, March 25, 2022 by 5 p.m.
  • Funding decisions will be made June 2022
    
• Friday, September 23, 2022 by 5 p.m.
  • Funding decisions will be made December 2022