Community Impact Grants Program

Strategic community investments in programs and nonprofits that advance our mission of improving and enhancing Northwest Ottawa County.

Community Impact Grant Program

This grant program supports our for impact partners who work within or with Northwest Ottawa County communities and people. The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation  will consider grants that seek to enhance the quality of life and promote a healthy, inclusive, collaborative, and diverse community in Northwest Ottawa County.

Community Impact partners (i.e. grantees) are highly encouraged to reach out to our Grants and Program team prior to completing the preapplication form.

Through the Community Impact Grant Program we aim to increase the capacity of the nonprofit sector by making strategic community investments in programs that advance our mission of improving and enhancing the Northwest Ottawa County area within the following six priority areas:

Arts & Culture Health & Human Services Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Education Economic & Community Betterment Environment

Funding Eligibility

Please consider whether your organization meets the following requirements:

  • Has a current 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS, is a unit of government, or a religious or educational institution.
  • Serves the Northwest Ottawa County or greater West Michigan region.
  • Addresses one or more of the foundation’s grantmaking priorities of funding sources for the program or project in order to demonstrate sustainability.
  • Connect with the Grants and Program Team first before starting your preapplication form.
If you have any questions, or would like to discuss a potential funding opportunity, please reach out to our Grants & Program Team using the form below to schedule a call or meeting.
Learn more about our team here!

Important Dates

for GHACF grants
Spring 2026

Pre‑application due: February 4
Application due: March 25
Award Notifications: Early June

Summer 2026

Pre application due: May 6
Application due: June 17
Award Notifications: Early September

Fall 2026

Pre application due: August 5
Application due: September 9
Notifications: Early December

For questions about the grant portal or our grantmaking process and guidelines, contact our Grants & Program Team.

Email the Grants & Program Team

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