Grants
Our grants touch the lives of thousands of people each year.
Since 1963, AAACF has been an agent for positive change - awarding
more than $23 million in grants and scholarships. We have helped create
real change in many areas - education, affordable housing and homelessness,
health and human services, the arts, the environment, economic renewal,
youth and senior programs.
The Community Foundation awards competitive grants through
seven grant programs:
Grant | Focus | Next | Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Grantmaking | Washtenaw County | March 9, 2012 | $145,000 |
| The Anna Botsford Bach Fund for Seniors | Seniors | March 9, 2012 | $35,000 |
| Youth Council | Youth | March 9, 2012 | $35,000 |
| Coordinated Funding | Human Services | SEPT 2012 | $225,000 |
| Community Foundation of Plymouth | Greater Plymouth Area | SEPT 2012 | $15,000 |
| Ypsilanti Area Community Fund | Greater Ypsilanti Area | SEPT 2012 | $15,000 |
| African American Endowment Fund | African American Community | SEPT 2012 | $5,000 |
Eligibility:
AAACF welcomes grant applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose programs and services benefit the people of Washtenaw County.
Organizations that apply for AAACF funding must conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Questions? Please email Neel Hajra, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Community Investment.
AAACF meets national standards for Community Foundations.