180 Little Lake Dr., Suite 6B
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: 734.769.5653
Fax: 734.769.8383
info@KnightFoundationMi.org

Funding Guidelines & Application

In general, the foundation supports organizations that believe in good nonprofit practices including sound financial management, developed governance practices, and clarity of mission. Attention to gender, diversity, and outcomes are important. Grant recipients will be asked to document their organization in these terms as part of the review process.

Please note the deadlines for grant submission listed on our Home page. At any point in the application process, feel free to contact the foundation for advice and counsel. You may begin with a 2 page letter of inquiry before completing the application. The letter should describe the program, its needs and goals, and the resources requested. An application will be reviewed by the Board and a smaller number will be asked for additional information, often including a site visit. Unfortunately, the foundation cannot fund all of the worthy requests we receive.

The Foundation does not make grants:

to conferences and special events
to annual appeal campaigns
to religious activities
to political campaigns
to individuals

Please refer to the following pages for important information about our funding priorities

Grant Application Form

All applicants must use the online application system available at http://www.communitygrants.org. Jackson County applicants will be able to use this format after April 1, 2006.

Access to the system requires a password. To obtain one or to have other questions answered, please contact help@communitygrants.org

If you cannot apply electronically, you may use the following form. Please remember to send us three application copies. Only one copy of attachments is required.

Click here to download the application form in:
- PDF format
  You may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader
  in order to view and print them.
- Word document

Final Report Form

Grantees are asked to use the format available at CommunityGrants.org for their final report. Please contact help@communitygrants.org for information on accessing the system. If you cannot complete your report electronically, you may use the following form.

Click here to download the final report form:
- PDF format
  You may need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader
  in order to view and print them.
- Word document

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