Apply for a Competitive Grant

In order to begin the application process, please contact the Vice President of Community Impact, Elizabeth Kidd at ekidd@cfhz.org or 616-994-8851, who will speak with you and can provide you with an application. 

CFHZ will have two deadlines for competitive grant applications in 2021:

• April 1
• September 1

Grant applications are reviewed and evaluated by the Distribution Committee or the Youth Advisory Committee with support from CFHZ staff. Review committees provide recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees for final grant determinations. 

Organizations should anticipate approximately eight weeks between the application deadline and receiving a final decision on their proposal. 

Competitive Grant Eligibility and Priorities

• Please review our Grant Application Guidelines to be sure your proposal meets qualifying criteria prior to contacting the Foundation.