OP3 Grants (Operations + Planning + Program) / Regular Grantmaking
Who can apply: Applicants must generally be 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental entities serving Kent County, Michigan, with programs aligned to the Foundation's focus areas. Eligible requests may support existing or pilot programs, special projects and initiatives, or general operations. Organizations should demonstrate relevant experience, implementation capacity, equity and inclusion practices, financial sustainability, measurable community benefit, and meaningful community leadership. The Foundation does not fund work outside Kent County, capital campaigns, endowments, furniture purchases, event sponsorships, scholarships, requests from individuals, or organizations that discriminate or require participation in religious activities.
Deadline: Initial inquiries are due quarterly. Published upcoming deadlines include September 25, 2026, December 11, 2026, March 19, 2027, and June 25, 2027. Full application deadlines for invited applicants include October 30, 2026, January 30, 2027, April 30, 2027, and August 1, 2027.