[Sturgis Area Community Foundation](https://sturgisfoundation.org)

April | July | October | January (quarterly review; next: July 2026)

Amount varies; supports charitable and educational projects benefiting Sturgis, Michigan.

Supports charitable and educational programs that benefit the Sturgis, Michigan community.

--- ## Description The Newell A. & Grace A. Franks Fund, managed by the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, provides grants to support charitable and educational programs in the Sturgis area. The fund seeks to enhance the quality of life in St. Joseph County, Michigan, by supporting projects and organizations that have a positive and lasting impact on the local community. Funding areas include arts and culture, community and economic development, education, health, human services, housing, seniors, and youth. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals are reviewed quarterly. - Application deadlines align with the following review periods: April, July, October, and January. - The next upcoming review is July 2026. - Award notifications follow the review months. --- ## Funding Amount - Funding amount is not specified; awards vary by project and applicant needs. - Grants are intended for charitable and educational initiatives that benefit the Sturgis, Michigan community. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be: - 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations - Government entities - School districts - Universities - Grants to religious organizations are considered, but sectarian religious programs are not eligible. - Grants are not made to individuals, for deficit coverage, or for previously incurred obligations. - Applicants must have submitted all required final reports for previous SACF grants. - Projects must serve residents of St. Joseph County, Michigan. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [SACF Grants Portal](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/sacf/identity/account/login). - Completed applications are reviewed by the Fund’s Advisory Committee. - Additional information may be requested during the review process. - Award notifications are made in April, July, October, and January. --- ## Additional Information - The fund is open to a variety of program types, including but not limited to arts, education, health, and human services. - All submissions are subject to SACF’s rules and procedures. - If you have received previous SACF funding, ensure all final reports are submitted before applying again. --- ## External Links - [Sturgis Area Community Foundation Grants Page](https://sturgisfoundation.org/grants/) - [SACF Online Grants Portal (Apply Here)](https://goapply2.akoyago.com/sacf/identity/account/login) - [Contact Form](https://sturgisfoundation.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Office | Contact Details | |-----------------------------------------|----------------------------------------| | Sturgis Area Community Foundation | 310 N. Franks Ave., Sturgis, MI 49091 | | Phone | (269) 659-8508 | | Email | sacf@sturgisfoundation.org | | Grants Portal Support | [Contact Form](https://sturgisfoundation.org/contact/) |

Newell A. & Grace A. Franks Fund

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