GRANTS

Partnerships for Success

One of our goals, as a community foundation, is to bring people together in our local area and form partnerships that will benefit Livingston County. We partner with various charitable and dynamic organizations whose programs are built to improve lives in our community, and we aid in their mission through endowments from generous donors. If your organization or program has a vision for improving the well-being of those in Livingston County but could use some extra help, consider partnering with us at the Community Foundation.

Applying for a Grant

To apply for a grant, potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Foundation to discuss a proposed project before submitting a proposal. Contact our team at livingston@cfsem.org to learn more.

The Community Foundation for Livingston County has one grant cycle every year, with applications due on February 15. Proposals will receive a response in June. Community Foundation staff will notify you if a decision may take longer.

Important Note: If you are considering applying for a grant for the first time, visit our Grants Portal now to register your organization. Registration only needs to happen once, but is required before you can submit an application.

If you have any questions about a potential application, feel free to call us and ask to speak to a Program Officer or email us. 

Grantmaking Guidelines

Application Portal

To begin an application, you will be directed to the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan’s online grant application portal.

Once you log in, you can select an application for the Community Foundation for Livingston County.

Begin An Application

Our Grant Making Philosophy

The Community Foundation believes in improving the lives of our local citizens; therefore, we only award grants to projects and organizations that will make an impact within Livingston County. Our belief and standard for grant recipients is that their project or program must demonstrate a high level of sustainability and a passion for improving an aspect of Livingston County.

The Community Foundation will make grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, school districts, and universities that provide programs that serve Livingston County. If an organization is not based in Livingston County, it must demonstrate connections to the local community. Organizations must have an independent certified financial audit, or in some cases a financial review. We do not make grants to individuals, sectarian religious programs, or to cover deficits or other previously incurred obligations.

A Grant In Action

New Tech High, a relatively recent academic addition to Pinckney Community High School, received a grant from the Community Foundation for Livingston County to get the program started, and the grant also leveraged additional funding from the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. Julia McBride, Director of Instruction for Pinckney New Tech High, discusses how the unique academic program made its way to PCHS and how the Project Based Learning curriculum has made a positive impact on students and the community.

Past Grants Include

  • City Of Brighton
  • Girls On The Run Of Southeastern Michigan
  • Reaching Higher Inc.
  • Livingston County Catholic Charities
  • New Tech High School
  • Child Connect For Family Success
  • Livingston County Public Libraries
  • Arthur Secunda Museum – Cleary University
  • Pinckney High School Orchestra
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters Of Livingston
  • Vina Community Dental Center
  • Livingston County Habitat For Humanity
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