Community Grants

For emergent needs, we fund mini grants up to $5,000. These grants may be available at any time during the year if they are urgent. Requests should be directed to the Foundation’s office in the form of a letter signed by the organization’s executive and submitted by mail or email (contact@osteopathicfoundation.org). The letter should include contact email and phone, a description of the need, the total project cost, and specific uses of the funds requested. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come basis and will be funded based on the scope and degree of impact on individuals within the Foundation’s geographical service area.

What the Foundation Generally Will Not Fund:

• Programs outside of Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, and northern Ottawa counties
• Routine operating expenses including salaries
• Motor vehicles
• Religious programs that serve, or appear to serve, specific religious denominations
• Existing obligations or debts/liabilities
• Individuals (except for academic scholarships)
• Grants for endowment
• Grants to tax-supported institutions; however, municipalities may apply for a grant for a specific project
• Grants to organizations which discriminate based on race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
• Grants to conduct political activities, propaganda, influence elections, or to influence legislation