There are numerous ways to receive a grant from the Community Foundation, and almost any nonprofit organization in St. Clair County is eligible. We recommend that you contact the staff to help you carefully review the Guidelines and Procedures before completing an application. Grant applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Grant requests seeking $50,000+ will only be reviewed during the 4th quarter of the calendar year.
We accept grant applications year-round, but if you want it reviewed at the next scheduled meeting it MUST be submitted at least two weeks prior.
Grant recipients please see our Media Kit to download the appropriate logo for use in any recognition.
Grant Making Committees
Other than our main Grants Committee, the following committees may review applicable grant requests. However, there is one grant application that is used to apply for ALL Community Foundation grants. You only need to submit one application and our Program Team will forward it on to the appropriate committees.Algonac/Clay Community Fund Committee
This committee oversee the Algonac/Clay Community Fund which supports programs, projects and initiatives in the Algonac/Clay area. They also coordinate fundraisers such as the annual Cinco de Mayo event.
For more information contact Amy Amiels at [email protected]
Blue Water Arts Committee
Grant funds are made possible from the Charles and Margaret Anderson Foundation Endowment Fund held at the Community Foundation of St. Clair County (CFSCC). The Blue Water Arts Committee (BWAC) is the advisory committee for the CFSCC for granting decisions to be made in regard to arts and cultural programs and projects in the local Blue Water Area.
Marysville Community Fund
The Marysville Community Fund Committee oversees the Marysville Community Fund that helps support programs, projects and initiatives in the Marysville area.
St. Clair Endowment Funds
The St. Clair Endowment Fund Committee oversees multiple funds that help support the city of St. Clair, St. Clair Township, East China Township and China Township and organizations serving residents of those communities.
Women's Initiative
The Women’s Initiative gives preference to funding programs, projects and initiatives that support educational growth and eliminate barriers impacting a child’s educational growth. In light of the Community Foundation’s top priority areas, requests that address community and economic prosperity, cradle to career and healthy lifestyles will be considered.
Youth Advisory Grants (YAC) Grants
The Youth Advisory Council awards grants to youth-serving organizations based on their current priorities, which are: mental health, school life, and positive lifestyles. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year and will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting.