APPLY FOR A GRANT FROM THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER ROCHESTER
501(c)(3) GRANT SEEKERS:
The Community Foundation accepts grant applications from tax-exempt, non-profit organizations serving the Greater Rochester area, specifically the Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township communities. Organizations seeking a grant from the Community Foundation can apply by completing either the short form (under $1,000) or the long form (over $1,000) application. All applications will be considered.
Before applying for a grant, prospective grantees are encouraged to reach out to Foundation staff to determine if funding is available for their program or project.
If you have questions about the application itself or the application process, we are happy to answer questions to make applying for a grant with the Community Foundation a clear and easy to navigate process.
There are five general grant application windows for 2026, listed below. General grants are always dependent on available funding and are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.
- General Grant Applications received by February 16th will be reviewed by March 1st
- General Grant Applications received by April 16th will be reviewed by May 1st
- General Grant Applications received by June 12th will be reviewed by July 1st
- General Grant Applications received by August 14th will be reviewed by September 1st
- General Grant Applications received by October 16th will be reviewed by November 1st
The months of November and December are reserved exclusively for Women’s Fund grant applications. All general grant applications for the year must be submitted to the Community Foundation on or before October 16th, 2026, or they will be held until the first grant period of the following year.
In addition to general grant application windows, the Community Foundation also holds several fund-specific grant application windows throughout the year. These grant application windows are subject to change, and additional grant application windows may be added.
- Men’s Fund Grant Applications will be accepted from May 11th – June 12th
- Community Enhancement Grant Applications will be accepted from August 10th – September 18th
- Women’s Fund Grant Applications will be accepted November 1st – December 1st
The Community Foundation does not support political campaigns or activities, so applicants from political organizations will not be considered.
For emergency funding requests, please contact the Community Foundation office at 248-608-2804.
Before you enter the Grant Application portal, collect the documents required to submit your grant application:
• 1. A copy of the IRS determination letter indicating 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
• 2. A copy of your organization’s Charitable Solicitation Registration for the State of Michigan.
• 3. List of Board of Directors with affiliations.
• 4. Organization’s current annual operating budget, including expenses and revenue.
• 5. Most recent annual financial statement (independently audited, if available; if not available, attach Form
990).
• 6. Copy of Organization’s nondiscrimination policy
• 7. Annual report, if available.
Be A Part of Something Great!
The Community Foundation of Greater Rochester supports local organizations across Rochester Hills, Oakland Township and Rochester. Our grant recipients include green spaces, non-profit organizations, community outreach programs, and more.
Over the years, the Women's Fund has consistently given to the Assistance League of SE MI in support of Assault Survivor Kits. Any time a woman goes to the hospital as the result of reporting an assault, her clothes become evidence. Each Assault Survivor kit provides new clothing and toiletries for survivors of abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.