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"Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant is sponsored by Berrien Community Foundation. Annual $50,000 grant to a Berrien County nonprofit demonstrating how their program or project will 'Love Your Community,' honoring Steve Upton's charitable legacy.
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Grants & Scholarships --> Scholar Urgent Needs Fund Other Scholarship Opportunities Scholarship Application Tips Program Related Investing Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant The Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant through the Berrien Community Foundation is available to nonprofit organizations serving Berrien County, Michigan.
Each year, a grant of $50,000 will be awarded to a nonprofit organization that exemplifies the spirit of the Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant. This grant program began in 2016 with a generous donation from Steve and Elizabeth Upton.
The winning organizations have served the community in so many ways but all have shown the kind of care and compassion that is synonymous with Steve and Elizabeth Upton.
The winning project will: Address a crucial community need Make a positive impact in the lives of Berrien County residents Demonstrate the ability to be sustainable when funding is concluded Demonstrate collaboration Award recipients to date include: 2024 - Emerge Innovation Hub 2020 - YMCA of Greater Michiana 2019 - Ferry Street Resource Center 2018 - Boys & Girls Club of Benton Harbor 2016 - Therapeutic Equestrian Center Submit a letter of intent by June 1 by clicking this button : This letter should be no more than two pages in length (double spaced) and contain the following: A brief overview of your agency The total amount requested An overview of the proposed project Why this project would have a positive impact on Berrien County residents How this project demonstrates love of community An estimate of the number of people who will be served A select number of applicants will be asked to submit full grant proposals.
Agencies selected will receive a standard grant application due in August. The winning project will be announced at the Berrien Community Foundation Annual Meeting in September. For further information, contact the Berrien Community Foundation by clicking here .
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Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving Berrien County, Michigan; projects must address community needs, demonstrate positive impact, show sustainability potential, and demonstrate collaboration. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Stephen E. Upton Love Your Community Grant is funded by Berrien Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.