Status unverifiedPossible fit

Capital Region Community Foundation Impact Grants

Capital Region Community Foundation Community foundation

Checked Nov 2, 2026 on ourcommunity.org

Award: Award amounts are not stated. A dollar-for-dollar cash match is required.
Next date: Dates unverifiedUnverified
Who can apply: Nonprofits
Where: Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan

Impact Grants from the Capital Region Community Foundation fund projects that create lasting change, reach underserved groups, or bring nonprofits together. Capital purchases and construction projects are accepted, but routine operating costs are not. Nonprofits serving Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties with at least two years of local operations should consider applying.

Could a playground win this?

Possible fit Medium confidence

Playgrounds are not named, but the program accepts capital purchase and construction projects. Your playground would need to show lasting impact, reach an underserved population, or involve two or more nonprofits working together.

If you are applying for a capital purchase or construction project, include at least one bid from a contractor that comfirms the dollar amount in your project budget worksheet; and up to three photos that may help the committee to understand the scope of the project.

The Community Foundation will consider leadership gifts early in the capital campaign process to help leverage other giving.

Based on the funder's words, from ourcommunity.org (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

About the match

You must match the grant dollar for dollar in cash before the Foundation releases payment. You do not need the match in hand when you apply, but you need a clear plan to raise it.

For a $10,000 grant, you would provide $10,000 of your own.

How to apply

If this is your first Impact application, email LaToya Turner to schedule a consultation with staff.
Submit a Preliminary Application with your revenue and expense statements, operating budget, and balance sheet.
If the committee invites you, submit a Full Application with a project budget worksheet, letters of support, and a contractor bid for construction or capital projects.

See this grant on ourcommunity.org (opens in a new tab)

All the details

Match: Dollar-for-dollar cash match required before payment is released
Cycle: The 2027 dates are not yet set. The Preliminary Application usually runs mid-April through mid-May, and the Full Application is by invitation only. Past Impact grantees cannot apply in consecutive years.
Who can apply, in full: 501(c)3 nonprofits and other eligible entities that mainly benefit residents of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, with at least two years of operations in the region
What it funds: Projects that increase long-term impact, reach underserved populations, or enable nonprofit collaboration, including capital purchases and construction; not ongoing operations
Area: Open to organizations that mainly benefit residents of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties, Michigan.
Contact: LaToya Turner, Director of Community Engagement, lturner@ourcommunity.org
Funder: Capital Region Community Foundation (Community foundation)
Source we checked: https://ourcommunity.org/nonprofit-support/grants-at-the-community-foundation/impact-grants (opens in a new tab)
Date last checked: Mon, Nov 2, 2026

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.