Grants

Over the years the Hillsdale County Community Foundation has awarded millions of dollars to make a powerful, positive difference in our community. The Foundation administers over 100 funds and awards grants at various times throughout each year.

Several funding opportunities are available through grants to our community. Each grant cycle has its own application, set of criteria, funding focus, and deadline for submission. For more information regarding our scope of funding, please see below or Contact Us directly and we will assist you.

General Adult Foundation Grants
General Adult Foundation grant making is made from our named unrestricted endowment funds. Adult Foundation Grants focus on improving the quality of life for the citizens of Hillsdale County. Eligible projects generally fall within these categories; education, fine arts, social services, community development, recreation, environmental issues, health, and wellness.

To apply to the Hillsdale County Community Foundation Grant Cycle please click below and print our cycle deadlines, policy and procedures and grant application.

Adult Foundation Grant Policy and Procedures with Application

Y.O.U.T.H. Grants
The Foundation's Y.O.U.T.H. Council is composed of local youth, grades 7-12. The Y.O.U.T.H. award grants from a separate endowment fund; the Kellogg Youth Advisory Fund. Their grant making focuses on issues that affect the youth of our county. To learn more please click on Y.O.U.T.H. .