Quick Summary
Name: Lenawee Community Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2.5 million+ |
| Grant Range | Up to $2,500 (youth grants) - amounts vary by fund |
| Average Grant | Not specified |
| Application Method | Mixed (Fixed deadlines for different programs) |
Contact Details
Address: 1440 W. Maumee St., Adrian, MI 49221
Phone: 517.263.4696
Website: https://lenaweecommunityfoundation.com/
Application Portal: https://goapply2.akoyago.com/lenaweecf
Geographic Focus
- Lenawee County, Michigan (Adrian and surrounding areas)
- Programs must provide substantial benefits to Lenawee County residents
Funding Priorities
- Health - health services and programs
- Human Services - basic needs including food, housing, mental health support
- Education - scholarships and educational programs
- Civic - community development and civic engagement
- Culture - arts and cultural programs
Priority given to programs that:
- Make sustainable, positive change in quality of life in Lenawee County
- Leverage resources through funding partnerships or matching grants
- Are creative and innovative
- Can be sustained without continued foundation funding
- Improve efficiency/effectiveness of charitable organizations
- Encourage collaboration and avoid duplication
- Encourage volunteerism and civic involvement
What They Don't Fund
- Programs/services from outside Lenawee County that don't substantially benefit Lenawee residents
- Previously denied requests
- Grants to individuals (except scholarships administered through educational institutions)
- Religious organizations (except secular services available to all regardless of religious preference)
- Services that are governmental or school obligations
- Efforts requiring long-term financial support commitments
- For-profit organizations (must be 501(c)(3))
Application Method
Multiple grant programs with different deadlines:
- Lenawee Cares Campaign - Applications open March 1 – April 1 annually via online portal
- Knight Fund Grants - Applications due by August 1
- Lenawee YOUTH Council Grants - Applications available September 1 – October 1 (grants up to $2,500)
All applications submitted electronically. Foundation encourages prospective applicants to contact them before submitting to discuss funding history and program fit.
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