Funding FAQ's

  • Who is eligible for a grant?

    The Frankenmuth Community Foundation welcomes grants requests from local groups and organizations working to improve the quality of life in the greater Frankenmuth area. To be eligible for a grant, your organization must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code and benefit the citizens of the Frankenmuth area by addressing a unique need in one or several of our primary areas of focus.

  • What is the amount of grants given?

    Grant awards vary for each organization and are dependent upon needs and the resources available.

  • Where can I get a grant application form?

    Please submit our standard grant application, providing as much detail as possible about your project, its goals, budget and plan for implementation, to our Board of Governors. Supporting documents are welcome but not required.

  • What is the application review process?

    Grant requests may be submitted to any board member or Executive Director Jonathan Webb or via regular mail to: 


    Frankenmuth Community Foundation

    PO Box 386

    Frankenmuth Michigan 48734


    Once received, your request will be reviewed and processed as quickly as possible.  In order for ensure timely review of your grant request, please submit at least 30 days prior to a scheduled meeting date.  Applicants will be notified of the board's decision within 1 week of the meeting.

    Should your grant request be approved you are required to submit a Project Completion Report within 30 days within completion of project.

 Please submit our standard grant application, providing as much detail as possible about your project, its goals, budget and plan for implementation, to our Board of Governors. Supporting documents are welcome but not required. Grant requests may be submitted to any board member or Executive Director Jonathan Webb or via regular mail to:

Frankenmuth Community Foundation
PO Box 386
Frankenmuth Michigan 48734

Once received, your request will be reviewed and processed as quickly as possible. In order for ensure timely review of your grant request, please submit at least 30 days prior to a scheduled meeting date. 

Applicants will be notified of the board's decision within 1 week of the meeting.

Should your grant request be approved you are required to submit a Project Completion Report within 30 days within completion of project.

Some things to consider when drafting your grant request - Does your request...
  • Meet a community need through development and implementation of a solution?
  • Encourage cooperation or eliminate duplication of services?
  • Outline a project that will be self-sustaining after initial funding?
  • Have a significant positive impact on the community?
  • Make effective use of our financial resources?
  • Base itself on a sound business or program plan?
  • Include an evaluation component?

What will not be funded
In order to make the best use of available funds, the Foundation typically does not make grants for:
  • Religious organizations for religious purposes
  • Individuals (except through scholarship funds)
  • Annual fund drives
  • Debt liability
  • General operating expenses
  • Political organizations or campaigns