Kantzler Foundation Grant is sponsored by Kantzler Foundation. The Kantzler Foundation Grant offers financial support to qualified public institutions and 501(c)(3) organizations in Bay County, Michigan, to enhance community welfare through education, arts, conservation, and human services.

Grant Application Process You are here: Home Grant Application Process Grant Application Process Organizations wishing to submit a grant request must first contact the Foundation at 989-213-1225 to register their intent to submit the request. At that time they will be provided helpful information and assistance.

If the request meets preliminary qualification criteria, the applicant will be assigned a login and password to the online application form. Applications must be completed and filed online, including supporting documents, endorsement letters, financial documents and public filings. Requesting organizations must be qualified public institutions or tax exempt charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

The Kantzler Foundation Board meets up to four times per year to review grant applications. Applications must be received by the published deadlines to be considered at the following quarterly meeting.

Applicants are asked to provide: An executive summary of the project (including specific grant request and timetable) A detailed description of the project/program (including the project timeline) Detailed financial information on the project (program budget including all costs and funding plans including funding sources and specific grant requests and in-kind contributions) The project’s projected impact on the community Other collaborating organizations and their roles Maintenance and sustainability plan Plans for measuring success Organizational information: A brief history of the organization and its mission Board of Directors/Key executives – Names, occupations and positions Recent financial statements Copy of the organization’s federal tax-exempt ruling form IRS Primary sources of revenue for the organization Any additional information or documentation which the applicant deems pertinent Grant recipients are required to submit a status report on the project prior to each March trustee meeting following the project’s start through completion.

This report will include revenue sources and expenditures to date, plus project outcomes vs. projected outcomes. Prior to Board review, the applicant will be contacted by a representative of the Kantzler Foundation to discuss the grant request. If appropriate, the organization may be asked to make a brief presentation to the board in support of the request.

Requests before the Board at any given meeting will normally be reviewed, discussed, and acted upon at that meeting. Applicants will be contacted by a Kantzler Foundation representative 24 hours after the board meeting. The representative will summarize any action taken with respect to the request.

Official written notification will follow within two weeks. It will typically contain information, provisions, and conditions beyond those covered during the verbal briefing. Typically the Board will approve a specific lump sum grant and distribute the funds in December of the year approved.

If the funds are not all needed in the year approved, or if the total annual grants exceed generated income available, the Board may approve a multi-year distribution schedule. If funds are needed prior to December’s distribution, the case for early distribution should be included in the grant application.

View & Download the Report Form Delilah Maxwell, Brian's House, President "The Kantzler Foundation has been instrumental in the financial support in opening Brian's House, a Hospice Residence at 664 W. Nebobish Road Essexville, MI that specializes in quality end-of-life care. Through the generosity of the Kantzler Foundation projects like Brian's House can become a reality in our Great Lakes Bay Region.

Thank you to The Kantzler Foundation!" Do you have questions about our Grant Application Process? Contact Us KANTZLER Foundation Investing in the Bay Area since 1975.

The Kantzler Foundation provides financial support for charitable projects and programs that directly benefit the residents of Bay County in areas such as: education, science, arts, culture, human services, conservation, beautification and recreation. 1000 Adams St. , Suite 200 Email: kathy@kantzler.

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