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Standard Grant Program (Small Grants - $10,000 or less) is sponsored by Irving S Gilmore Foundation. The Foundation accepts grant requests for $10,000 or less on a rolling basis. These requests may be submitted at any time throughout the year for projects that align with the Foundation's priority areas. Like the standard program, first-time applicants must initiate contact with the Foundation before applying.
Geographic focus: Kalamazoo County, Michigan
Focus areas: The Arts, Culture & Humanities, Human Services, Education, Community Development, Health & Well-Being
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Home | Irving S. Gilmore Foundation Trustees, Staff and Committee Members Irving S. Gilmore Foundation The Mission of the Irving S.
Gilmore Foundation is to support and enrich the cultural, social, and economic life of greater Kalamazoo. The Priorities of the Foundation are: The Arts, Culture, and Humanities; Human Services; Education; Community Development; and Health and Well-Being. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Board Chairman, Floyd “Bud” Parks.
As one of the principles that created this foundation, Bud’s dedication to Mr. Gilmore’s legacy, his leadership of the foundation for the past 40 years, and his deep knowledge of Kalamazoo history will be greatly missed. The Priorities of the Foundation are: The Arts, Culture & Humanities Our office is currently open by appointment only.
Grant applications and other documents may be dropped off in our lobby drop box on the 9th floor of the Fifth Third Bank Building. Please note, the building hours are 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday.
Labor Day through Memorial Day: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend: Monday-Thursday 9 am – 5 pm; Friday, 9 am – noon Holiday Closure: Monday, December 22nd – Friday, January 2nd Please feel free to contact a staff member at the following email address: Anita Porter, anita@isgilmore. org Carol Duck, carolduck@isgilmore. org Carol Snapp, carol@isgilmore.
org Kristy Brady, kristy@isgilmore. org Rick Hughey, rick@isgilmore. org Irving S.
Gilmore Foundation Find out about the application and submission guidelines
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Kalamazoo area nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. Individuals and academic research are ineligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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