Grants Overview
AAACF awards grants through several competitive grant programs each year, with applications submitted through our online grants portal. Each of these grant programs have different deadlines, priorities and application criteria, as outlined below.
Additional information for each program will be available through the Request for Proposals (RFP) when the grant program is open. For active RFPs, please click on the "Open" link below under Status.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation will proactively determine new grants rather than accepting applications in the near term.
| Grant Program |
Overview |
Cycle Launch |
Status |
Contact |
| Community Grantmaking |
- Awards General Operating Support and Capacity Building grants
- Supports the mission, activities, and community impact of the local nonprofit sector
|
TBD |
Closed
|
Chris Lemon |
| Cultural Economic Development |
- Promote economic prosperity for our region by investing in and strengthening arts & culture nonprofits in Washtenaw County
|
TBD
|
Closed |
Jillian Rosen |
| Bach Fund for Seniors |
- Supports local nonprofit organizations and programs that improve the quality of life for seniors
|
January 2021 |
Closed |
Chris Lemon |
| Ypsilanti Area Community Fund |
- Supports programs and services for families & youth in the Ypsilanti area that are supported by collaborative partnerships across sectors
|
TBD |
Closed |
Jillian Rosen |
Youth Council
|
- Programs that serve area youth between the ages of 5-18
- Particularly youth-initiated or involve youth in decision-making
- Priorities determined by needs assessment every three years
|
January 2021 |
Closed |
Maryellen Ferro
|
| Dedicated Grants |
- Various topics; review NonProfit Portal details for more information
|
TBD |
Closed |
Chris Lemon |
| Coordinated Funding |
- Supports health and human services in Washtenaw County
|
Varies
|
Check website |
Jillian Rosen |
| AAPS Education Fund |
- Supports Ann Arbor Public Schools' classroom projects that enhance and enrich the learning experience and provide the skills and proficiency required for employment and further education for all students
|
TBD |
Closed |
Chris Lemon |
| Glacier Hills Legacy Fund |
- Programs and services supporting vulnerable older adults in Washtenaw County
|
Ongoing |
Open |
Chris Lemon |
Note: The James A. and Faith Knight Foundation also accepts grant applications through AAACF’s NonProfit Portal, and applicants must register here. Grant decisions for the James A. and Faith Knight Foundation are made independently from AAACF. All questions on the Knight Foundation’s funding should be directed to info@KnightFoundationMi.org.