Grants
To Fuel Your Mission.
SACF is committed to making a positive, lasting impact on quality of life in the communities we serve. Our grant programs support a broad range of programs and projects including, but not limited to, arts and culture, community and economic development, education, health, human services, housing, seniors, and youth.
Basic Eligibility
There are some specific eligibility rules to keep in mind before you consider applying for a grant:
- The Foundation will only make grants to federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, government entities, school districts, and universities.
- While grants to religious organizations are considered, sectarian religious programs are not eligible.
- We do not make grants to individuals, or grants to cover deficits or other previously incurred obligations.
- We will only grant to entities that have submitted all final reports that are due to the Foundation on previous grants they have received from us.
- Grants must serve residents of the communities in St. Joseph County, Mich.
All submissions are subject to the process, procedures, and rules of the Sturgis Area Community Foundation. Upon review by the SACF Grant Review Committee, additional information may be requested for clarification.
Grant Application
Open grant opportunities and sample applications are always available in our grants portal below or by going to goapply2.akoyago.com/sacf. If you have questions about grants, please contact us at sacf@sturgisfoundation.org or 269.659.8508.
Year-Round Grants
Year-Round
Newell A. & Grace A. Franks Fund
Supports charitable and educational programs in the Sturgis community.
Review of completed applications is at the discretion of the Fund’s Advisory Committee.
Proposals are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Award notifications can be expected in April, July, October, and January.
Status: Application Now Open! Visit our Grants Portal to apply.
Year-Round
Community Micro-Grants
SACF Micro-Grants are perfect for smaller organizations or projects seeking funding of $5,000 or less. Historically, funds support requests for initiatives that directly benefit residents of the Sturgis area and surrounding communities in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
Micro-Grants may be funded at any time throughout the year based on the giving interests of the fund holders or available grant dollars.
Applicants can plan to hear back from the Foundation about the status of their application within 30 days.
Status: Application Now Open! Visit our Grants Portal to apply.
Grant Calendar
Deadline – March 1
Constantine Youth Advisory Council Fund – 2025 Spring Cycle
Supports youth-related programs and projects in the Constantine area.
Two competitive grant cycles per year (spring and fall) by application only.
Status: Application Closed (reopens mid-winter)
Deadline – March 1
Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund – 2025 Spring Cycle
Supports youth-related programs and projects in the Sturgis area.
Two competitive grant cycles per year (spring and fall) by application only.
Status: Application Closed (reopens mid-winter)
Deadline – April 1
Community Impact Grants – 2025 Spring Cycle
Supports the mission of the Community Foundation — to make a positive, lasting impact on the quality of life in local communities throughout St. Joseph County, Michigan. Community Impact Grant applications are designated for requests of more than $5,000.
Grant Funding Priorities:
Two competitive grant cycles per year. Grant committees review requests in April and October.
Status: Application Closed (reopens mid-winter)
Deadline – June 1
William & Helen Doyle Exchange Club Fund Community Service Award Grant
Supports charitable and educational programs in the Sturgis area.
One competitive grant cycle per year by application only.
Status: Application now open! Visit our Grants Portal to apply.
Year-Round
Community Impact Grants – 2025 Fall Cycle
Supports the mission of the Community Foundation — to make a positive, lasting impact on the quality of life in local communities throughout St. Joseph County, Michigan. Community Impact Grant applications are designated for requests of more than $5,000.
Two competitive grant cycles per year. Grant committees review requests in April and October.
Status: Application now open! Visit our Grants Portal to apply.
Deadline – November 1
Constantine Youth Advisory Council Fund – 2025 Fall Cycle
Supports youth-related programs and projects in the Constantine area.
Two competitive grant cycles per year (spring and fall) by application only.
Status: Application Closed (reopens mid-summer)
Deadline – November 1
Sturgis Youth Advisory Council Fund – 2025 Fall Cycle
Supports youth-related programs and projects in the Sturgis area.
Two competitive grant cycles per year (spring and fall) by application only.
Status: Application now open! Visit our Grants Portal to apply.
December 1st
Forl Fund
Provides student teaching grant awards to education majors fulfilling their student teaching requirement.
One competitive grant cycle per year by application only. Applications may be accepted at other times of the year-please call the Foundation for information on possible additional dates.
