Midland Area Community Foundation seeking Applications for Community Investment Grant – U.S.
Deadline: 15-Jan-21
The Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) is seeking applications for its Community Investment Grant. The Foundation provides philanthropic leadership to strengthen community by fostering collaboration and giving today and in the future.
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MACF goes beyond simply making grants that advance charitable activities. The foundation also identifies current and emerging issues, help region prepare for the future, and provide donors the opportunity to leave lasting legacies. It is for these reasons the community foundations represent one of the fastest-growing areas of philanthropy. When people give back to the community they live in, it makes a lasting impact.
Focus Areas
Building Our Livelihood
Developing Our Talent
Caring For Our People
Enjoying Our Community
Funding Information
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The Midland Area Community Foundation provides grants in amounts up to $40,000 in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd grant cycles and $50,000 to $100,000 in the 4th grant cycle.
What doesn’t MACF support?
Basic operating budgets (i.e. operating expenses for the organization as a whole)
Basic governmental services
Basic educational functions
Annual fundraising, events, sponsorships
Normal office equipment
Endowment campaigns
Previously incurred debt or contracted commitments
Sectarian religious programs (the exception is if the program or project is community based)
Political or lobbying activities
Previously denied MACF grant requests
Eligibility Criteria
MACF serves Midland County, so only projects that have a direct relevance to the people of this geographic area will be considered. The foundation also only able to provide grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, educational nonprofits, and governmental units.
In addition to funding the program or project itself, grant monies may also be used to pay for wages and administrative expenses relevant to the program or project.
Grant applications in the 4th grant cycle will need to emphasize collaboration, may include capacity building, can be multi -year requests, and may also be used to scale up a program showing positive results.
Grants targeting young people are usually handled through the Midland County Youth Action Council (MCYAC) in amounts up to $10,000.
For more information, visit https://www.midlandfoundation.org/apply/