Our proactive grant program funds key areas identified by community data as essential to the health and success of Holland/Zeeland.
There is one remaining grant application deadline for 2025:
October 20 – Increasing access and availability of mental health services
2026 – 2028 Proactive Grant Impact Areas
Beginning in 2026, our proactive grant program will focus on these areas of impact.
SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS: Supporting students in early childhood to build strong reading and math skills, investing in after school and summer learning programs, and reengaging students who are missing too much school.
Application deadline: January 12, 2026
FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR WORKING FAMILIES: Strengthening local families who are struggling to afford basic needs like housing and childcare, and offering career growth opportunities for future financial stability.
Application deadline: May 11, 2026
INCREASING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: Ensuring everyone in Holland/Zeeland can access professional mental health care by helping to expand the availability of services and reducing barriers to care.
Application deadline: October 19, 2026
To begin the application process, please email Yadah V. Ramirez, Director of Community Impact.
Eligibility for Proactive Grants
Nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, schools, municipalities and other governmental entities that serve a charitable purpose in the greater Holland/Zeeland area.
The Foundation will focus on the following three issue areas beginning in 2026:
- SUPPORTING STUDENT SUCCESS
- FINANCIAL STABILITY FOR WORKING FAMILIES
- INCREASING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
In considering eligible requests, CFHZ gives priority to proposals that are core to the organization’s mission, will have a lasting impact, will address inequities, and demonstrate organizational capacity to successfully implement the proposed project or program as measured by:
- Financial stability
- Leadership capacity
- Record of successful project/program delivery
Have Questions?
For more information or questions about grants, contact Yadah V. Ramirez, Director of Community Impact.