[Community Foundation of Monroe County](https://cfmonroe.org)

April 15, 2026

Up to $10,000 per project; single-year grants

Supports projects that enhance cultural, economic, educational, or environmental quality of life for Greater Milan Area residents.

--- ## Description The Greater Milan Area Community Foundation Grants, administered by the Community Foundation of Monroe County (CFMC), are designed to support nonprofit-led projects that directly benefit the Greater Milan Area. The program seeks to address community-specific needs and foster improvements in local quality of life. Grants are available for initiatives that enhance cultural enrichment, economic vitality, educational opportunities, and environmental quality, with a strong emphasis on projects that build community connections and respond to local needs. --- ## Due Dates - April 15, 2026: Application submission deadline (via CFMC online grant portal) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: $10,000 per project - Grants are typically for a single year - Funding is competitive and intended for impactful, community-benefiting projects --- ## Eligibility - Projects must benefit residents of the Greater Milan Area. - Applicants must be organizations; specific eligibility criteria (such as nonprofit status) should be confirmed in the online grant portal. - Projects must align with at least one of the following focus areas: - Cultural quality of life - Economic vitality - Educational opportunities - Environmental improvement - Initiatives should demonstrate community-building impact. --- ## Application Process 1. **Create/Update Organizational Profile** - Register or update your organization in the [CFMC Online Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfmonroe). 2. **Access the Grant Application** - Select the "Greater Milan Area Community Foundation Grants" opportunity within the portal. 3. **Prepare and Submit Application** - Clearly describe how your project addresses local needs, builds community connections, and benefits Greater Milan Area residents. - Request up to $10,000 and submit all required materials by April 15, 2026. 4. **Grant Management** - If awarded, manage agreements, reporting, and communications through the same portal. --- ## Additional Information - All applications must be submitted through the online grant portal; paper or email submissions are not accepted. - The portal provides guidance on required documentation and eligibility. - Applicants are encouraged to review the portal for any updates or additional instructions. --- ## External Links - [CFMC Nonprofit Grant Opportunities Overview](https://cfmonroe.org/nonprofits) - [CFMC Online Grant Portal (Application Submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfmonroe) - [Community Foundation of Monroe County Home](https://cfmonroe.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | More Info | |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------| | Community Foundation of Monroe County | [info@cfmonroe.org](mailto:info@cfmonroe.org) | (734) 242-1976 | [Contact page](https://cfmonroe.org/contact/) | | Grant Administrator | [bnovak@cfmonroe.org](mailto:bnovak@cfmonroe.org) | | |

Greater Milan Area Community Foundation Grants

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