Grants & Programs
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
- Funding decisions will be made June 2022
- Friday, September 23, 2022 by 5 p.m.
- Funding decisions will be made December 2022
- Funding decisions will be made December 2022
Application Questions?
To learn more about the grantmaking process, contact Kari Benjamin at 269.381.4416 or send her an email.