Community Impact Grants – 2026 Spring Cycle
The Community Impact Grants fund major projects that improve quality of life in St. Joseph County, Michigan, supporting areas like arts, education, health, and economic development.
Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Community Impact Grants – Spring Cycle application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 per award; typically one cycle each spring and fall
Summary: Supports major projects that enhance quality of life in St. Joseph County, Michigan, through a competitive spring grant cycle.
Description
The Community Impact Grants program, administered by the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, funds larger-scale projects that aim to create a positive, lasting impact on the quality of life for residents in St. Joseph County, Michigan. Grants are awarded through a competitive review process each spring (and fall), focusing on diverse community needs such as arts and culture, economic development, education, health, human services, housing, seniors, and youth. The program is designed to empower local organizations to undertake significant initiatives that benefit the community at large.
