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.
Important Dates
for GHACF grants
Winter 2027
Pre‑application due: November 4
Application due: January 6
Award Notifications: Late February
Spring 2027
Pre application due: February 3
Application due: March 24
Award Notifications: Late May
Summer 2027
Pre application due: May 5
Application due: June 30
Notifications: Late August
For questions about the grant portal or our grantmaking process and guidelines, contact our VP of Grants & Program.