Battle Creek Community Foundation Grants

Fast, flexible programmatic funding for small but important community needs. Requests may be up to $1,500. Mini Grants come from a small, dedicated pool of funding, and their structure or availability may change in the future. Eligible applicants: Federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charities and other qualifying tax-exempt public entities, like churches (for secular purposes) or units of government like municipalities, public schools or state agencies, operating charitable programs in the greater Battle Creek area or serving its population (defined as the Cities of Battle Creek and Springfield, and the Townships of Bedford, Emmett, and Pennfield).; Collaborative community groups without 501(c)(3) status may apply by partnering with a Fiscal Sponsor that is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) public charity with an aligned mission. Fiscal sponsorship documentation is required.; For-profit entities are not eligible, even with a Fiscal Sponsor.; The purpose must be charitable and aligned with BCCF's mission and funding priorities and with the applicant's mission.; BCCF does not award grant funding to individuals.; BCCF does not award grant funding to private non-operating foundations.; BCCF does not award grant funding internationally.; BCCF does not award grant funding to for-profit organizations (with or without a fiscal sponsor).; Mini-Grants are programmatic in nature, and requests may be up to $1,500.; Applying at least 60 days before the project start date is recommended.; Funds can only support future program expenses and cannot reimburse costs already incurred.; Organizations may apply for more than one Mini-Grant per year, but each must be for a different project or need.; Gift cards are not an eligible grant expense.. Geography served: Greater Battle Creek area (Cities of Battle Creek and Springfield; Townships of Bedford, Emmett, and Pennfield).