North Bank Communities Fund (NBCF)
The North Bank Communities Fund, from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, supports research-based projects improving environment, education, and recreation in Ottawa County’s north bank communities.
Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 19, 2026 (Fall 2026) | March 24, 2027 (Spring 2027)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; typical awards range from a few thousand to $10,000+ per project, depending on scope and available funds.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance environment, education, and recreation in Ottawa County’s north bank communities.
Description
The North Bank Communities Fund (NBCF), administered by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, provides grant support for projects that improve the environment, education, and recreation within the north bank communities of Ottawa County, Michigan. Established in 1990, NBCF focuses on fostering vibrant community development through targeted, locally impactful projects. Eligible communities include the Village of Spring Lake, Spring Lake Township, the City of Ferrysburg, and other areas north of the bridge in Ottawa County. Grants are awarded twice annually.
