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Capital Region Community Foundation | Mini-Grants Grants at the Community Foundation The 2026 Mini-Grant application period is closed. Mini-Grants help smaller organizations make a big impact in our community. If you're a 501(c)3 nonprofit or other eligible entity with an annual budget below $200,000, and your project primarily serves residents of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan, we encourage you to apply.
Your grant request will be included in a catalog presented to Community Foundation fundholders and donors throughout the year. Fundholders may choose to support requests that align with their giving interests at any time. All requests close on December 31, whether or not they've been funded.
Eligibility is verified using the Federal Tax ID number you provide Requests may be up to $5,000 for programming, operations, or project support Event or festival sponsorships and other time-sensitive programs are not eligible Tips for a Successful Application Our donors review 35-40 Mini-Grant requests. To stand out, be clear and compelling in your application. Be specific about impact.
Tell us exactly what the money will do for your organization or the people you serve. Skip vague phrases like "helping those in need," "empowering youth," or "feeding the hungry." Use numbers.
How many people will you help? How often? For how long?
Example: "This grant will provide 10 meals per month to 100 low-income Lansing residents for one year." The more specific you are, the easier it is for donors to understand and support your work. 2026 MINI-GRANT TIMELINE: The 2026 Mini-Grant application period is now closed.
Grant applicants will be notified right away if their project is selected for partial or full funding. All current Mini-Grant requests will close out on December 31, whether they have received funding or not. SAMPLE Mini-Grant Application (for review only, do not submit) Vice President of Community Investment Community Investment Officer Community Investment Administrator Share Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.