Technical Assistance Grant

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation has a Technical Assistance Grant Program designed to assist nonprofit agencies in their efforts to build their organization’s internal capacity and effectiveness and fund activities that increase the success and impact of the organization’s programs. Applications may be submitted at any time for consideration. It is recommended that potential grantees call the Foundation to discuss their project prior to submitting an application. Please allow at least 4 weeks for the Foundation to consider your application.

Technical Assistance Grants will not be made for the following activities:

General operating support
Equipment/hardware purchase
Construction or rehabilitation of facilities
Emergency repairs
Payroll needs
Debt liquidation
Routine financial audits

Apply for a Technical Assistance Grant

For questions about the grant portal or our grantmaking process and guidelines, contact our Vice President of Grants & Program, Holly Cole.

Email Holly

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