[Grand Haven Area Community Foundation](https://ghacf.org)

October 2026 (Fall) | February 2027 (Spring) | February 2027 (Annual deadline)

Typical award size not specified; funding supports projects enhancing public natural areas and facilities in Grand Haven.

Supports projects that improve, repair, or expand natural areas and public facilities in the Grand Haven area.

--- ## Description The William H. Young and Dorothy Young Mixer Field of Interest Fund, administered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, provides grants to support projects that enhance the natural beauty of the Grand Haven area. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve, expand, repair, or rebuild natural settings, public spaces, and facilities that are open to the general public within the Grand Haven area. This fund prioritizes projects that create lasting community impact by enhancing the quality and accessibility of local natural environments and public amenities. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (Fall application deadline, anticipated) - February 2027 (Spring application deadline, anticipated) - February 2027 (Annual grant deadline, anticipated) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The typical award size is not specified in public materials. - Grants are intended to support a range of projects enhancing, repairing, or expanding public natural areas and facilities in the Grand Haven area. - Funding is competitive and based on the scope and impact of proposed projects. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be one of the following: - A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization - A unit of government - A religious or educational institution - Projects must serve the Grand Haven area or the broader Northwest Ottawa County region. - Projects should focus on the enhancement, improvement, or expansion of natural settings, public areas, or facilities accessible to the general public. - Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate sustainability and alignment with the foundation’s grantmaking priorities. --- ## Application Process - Applicants should first connect with the Grants and Program Team before starting the preapplication form. - Applications are submitted via the [GHACF grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ghacf). - Select the “William H. Young and Dorothy Young Mixer Field of Interest Fund” grant application under Available Applications. - Review the foundation’s eligibility and grantmaking priorities before applying. - Deadlines are anticipated as listed above; confirm on the program page prior to submission. --- ## Additional Information - The fund is dedicated to projects that visibly improve the natural beauty and public experience in the Grand Haven area. - Past projects include repairs, expansions, and enhancements to parks, natural settings, and public buildings or facilities. - Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project idea with the foundation’s team prior to applying. --- ## External Links - [Mixer Field of Interest Fund Program Page](https://ghacf.org/grants/types-of-grants/committee-advised-funds/mixer) - [GHACF Main Grants Page](https://ghacf.org/grants) - [GHACF Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=ghacf) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | More Info | |-------------------|---------------------|---------------|---------------------------------------------------| | Grants & Program Team | info@ghacf.org | 616-842-6378 | [Contact Form](https://ghacf.org/contact/) | | Trevor Shaw, Grants & Program Associate | tshaw@ghacf.org | 616-842-6378 | |

Mixer Field of Interest Fund

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