Our proactive grant program funds three key areas identified by community data as essential to the health and success of Holland/Zeeland.
Increasing access to and availability of mental health services.
Leveraging out of school time to mitigate the education opportunity gap.
Increasing the consistency of healthy parent or other caring adult relationships in kids’ lives.
Upcoming Proactive Grant Deadlines
2025
May 12 – Increasing the consistency of healthy parent or other caring adult relationships in kids’ lives.
October 20 – Increasing access and availability of mental health services.
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 through the end of 2025:
- Increasing access and availability of mental health services
- Leveraging out of school time to mitigate the education opportunity gap
- Increasing the consistency of healthy parent or other caring adult relationships in kids’ lives
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.