Community Grantmaking

OPEN - Seeking to increase opportunities for economic empowerment and education attainment and to decrease racial and economic inequities throughout Washtenaw County.

Ypsilanti Area Community Fund Grant Program

OPEN - Seeking opportunities to invest funds in community-based projects that specifically support racial equity programs related to economic empowerment including efforts related to systemic transformation, and revitalization throughout Ypsilanti and Ypsilanti Township.

Glacier Hills Legacy Fund - Golden Opportunities

OPEN - Funding for organizations and services supporting vulnerable older adults in Washtenaw County.

Catchafire

OPEN - Capacity Building to Support Racial Equity and Social Justice Work in Washtenaw County

James A. and Faith Knight Foundation

OPEN - AAACF accepts applications on behalf of the Knight Foundation, but grant decisions are made independently from AAACF.

Senior Citizens Housing of Ann Arbor (SCHAA)

CLOSED - Opens June 2023

Dedicated Grant

CLOSED - Opens June 2023

Arts and Culture Program

CLOSED - Opens July 2023

EmpowerMENt Fund

CLOSED - Opens August 2023

AAPS Education Fund

CLOSED - Opens October 2023

Youth Council

CLOSED - Opens January 2024

FAQs & Steps to Apply

See the general steps for how to apply for a competitive grant and find answers to many of the common questions that other applicants have had.

Donor Advised Grants

AAACF's donor advised funds do not operate grant programs or solicit proposals. Advisors typically make grants based on their own philanthropic interests; AAACF is committed to lifting up opportunities when appropriate. For inquiries on donor-advised fund grants, please contact Karen Shellie or Patrick Naswell.

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