Sustaining Leaders Initiative
This grant helps nonprofit leaders in Kalamazoo County—especially leaders of color—access resources for rest, wellness, and professional development to advance racial and social justice.
Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 29, 2026 (application deadline, due by noon)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per recipient; one-time award; funds sent directly to awardee.
Summary: Supports nonprofit leaders in Kalamazoo County with grants for rest, wellness, professional development, and executive coaching, prioritizing leaders of color and women of color.
Key Information: Referral required to apply; only one application per year per individual.
Description
This program provides individual grants to nonprofit leaders in Kalamazoo County to support their rest, respite, wellness, professional development, and executive coaching needs. The initiative is designed to address the resource challenges faced by nonprofit organizations—especially leaders of color and women of color who are often at the forefront of advancing racial equity and social justice. The grant reflects the Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s mission to advance racial, social, and economic justice, and prioritizes support for historically marginalized leaders while considering the diverse needs of all nonprofit leaders in the region.
