Community Impact Grants – 2027 Spring Cycle
Community Impact Grants – 2027 Spring Cycle supports St. Joseph County residents through local programs and projects in education, arts, housing, and other areas to improve quality of life.
Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: April 1, 2027 (Spring application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Requests greater than $5,000 and up to $25,000
Summary: Supports programs and projects that improve quality of life for residents of St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Key Information: Grants must serve St. Joseph County residents, and applicants must have submitted all overdue final grant reports.
Description
Community Impact Grants support the Sturgis Area Community Foundation’s mission to make a positive, lasting impact on quality of life in communities throughout St. Joseph County, Michigan. The program funds a broad range of programs and projects, including arts and culture, community and economic development, education, health, human services, housing, seniors, and youth. Its focus is on the needs of local residents and the communities they call home.
Formerly known as Sturgis Competitive Grants, the program draws from the Foundation’s unrestricted resources. Published areas of emphasis include educational attainment and career readiness, community development and engagement, neighborhood revitalization and housing, and talent attraction and retention. The spring opportunity is part of two competitive grant cycles each year.
