Apply for a Grant

To apply for The Women's Fund grant application, due on May 1 and October 1 of each year, please click here. Grants will be awarded to assist clubs, groups or any other kind of nonprofit organzation to execute worthy projects empowering women (18 and older) in the 4CCF service area. 

To apply for the Woods-N-Water News Outdoor Foundation grant application, open year-round, please click here. Grants in amounts ranging from $500-$5,000 will be awarded to assist clubs, groups and individuals to execute worthy outdoor-based projects in the state of Michigan. Examples of funding requests include purchasing supplies for a youth hunting or fishing club; supporting a Scout looking to complete an Eagle Scout project, assisting nonprofit agencies that help special populations access the outdoors or groups looking to complete a conservation project.

To apply for our Youth Advisory Committee's Grant Tank application, please click here. These applications are due at the same time as our quarterly competitive grants—January 1, April 1, July 1 and October1. Grant Tank applications should be student-written or student-driven proposals that include a short video (1-3 minutes) highlighting a local need. 

How to Submit a General Grant Application

If your project doesn't fall into one of the above mentioned categories, then please complete a general grant application. Quarterly competitive grant application deadlines are January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the deadline day.

Check the map to be sure your organization is served by Four County Community Foundation.

Returning Applicants

Starting in November 2025, all applicants will need to create a new account through 4CCF's new grant management system, Foundant. Once an account has been created for your organization, you can simply log in to Foundant by clicking on the link provided below.

Please contact our office for more information.