IN ADDITION TO HELPING MANAGE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS ON BEHALF OF DONORS, THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES STRATEGIC GRANTS THROUGH OUR COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROGRAM. WE LOOK TO SUPPORT HIGH IMPACT PROJECTS THAT ARE BEING IMPLEMENTED BY ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE APPROPRIATE CAPACITY TO SUCCESSFULLY DELIVER ON PROJECT GOALS. IN 2020, SOME OF THE KEY PROJECTS WE SUPPORTED INCLUDE: HOLLAND/ZEELAND PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP, HOUSING NEXT, STRENGTHENING THE NONPROFIT SECTOR PROGRAMMING, COVID-19 RESPONSE FUNDING INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EMERGENCY HUMAN NEEDS FUND, COMMUNITY STABILIZATION FUND, LINE OF CREDIT GUARANTEE PROGRAM, AND DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES STRATEGIC GRANTS THROUGH OUR COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROGRAM.
DatesJan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2020