[Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation](https://www.aaacf.org)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Award amounts vary by fund; typical grants range from several thousand dollars, duration is generally one year.

Supports Washtenaw County nonprofits through four targeted funds addressing quality of life, community building, and violence prevention.

--- ## Description The Dedicated Grant Program, offered by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, consists of four Field of Interest Funds, each designed to address specific needs and support distinct communities within Washtenaw County, Michigan. The program aims to improve the quality of life for residents through targeted grantmaking focused on physical, economic, social, and educational well-being, community-building, and violence prevention. Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations providing services within the county, with each fund supporting a unique area of impact: - **African American Endowment Fund:** Enhances quality of life for African Americans in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, addressing physical, economic, social, and educational needs. - **Barden Family Fund for Enhancing Community:** Supports organizations serving veterans and their families, promotes aviation education, advances Catholic ideals of service and social justice, and fosters community-building. - **Dexter Community Fund:** Enriches life in the Dexter community by supporting seniors, youth, adults, the homebound, mental health services, outdoor recreation, and arts and culture. - **Junior League of Ann Arbor/Parke Davis Pharmaceutical Research Domestic Violence & Dating Prevention Fund:** Supports nonprofits working to prevent and intervene in domestic and dating violence against women and children in Washtenaw County. --- ## Due Dates - **June 2026:** Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award sizes vary by fund and project scope; typical grants are in the range of several thousand dollars. - Funding is usually provided for a one-year project period. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. - Projects must serve residents of Washtenaw County, Michigan. - Each fund has unique focus areas and geographic priorities: - African American Endowment Fund: Focus on African Americans in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. - Barden Family Fund: Veterans, aviation education, Catholic service/social justice, and community-building. - Dexter Community Fund: Dexter community, including seniors, youth, and arts. - Junior League Fund: Domestic/dating violence prevention for women and children in Washtenaw County. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s online portal. - Review the [Dedicated Grant Program page](https://www.aaacf.org/news/dedicated-grant) for specific fund guidelines and application instructions. - Prepare required documentation, including organizational information, project description, budget, and evidence of impact. - Contact the Community Investment Officer for questions or guidance during the application process. --- ## Additional Information - Each Field of Interest Fund has distinct priorities; applicants should align proposals closely with the relevant fund’s purpose. - The program is competitive, and not all applicants will receive funding. - Information on past grantees and award sizes is available in the [grant directory](https://www.aaacf.org/nonprofits/grant-directory). --- ## External Links - [Dedicated Grant Program page](https://www.aaacf.org/news/dedicated-grant) - [Grant Programs Overview](https://www.aaacf.org/nonprofits/grants-programs) - [FAQs & Steps to Apply](https://www.aaacf.org/nonprofits/grants-programs/faqs-steps-to-apply) - [Grant Directory (past awards)](https://www.aaacf.org/nonprofits/grant-directory) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|-----------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------| | Maryellen Ferro | Community Investment Officer| [mferro@aaacf.org](mailto:mferro@aaacf.org) | (734) 663-0401 x116 | | General Inquiries | | [info@aaacf.org](mailto:info@aaacf.org) | (734) 663-0401 |

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