KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — The Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) recently awarded $3.1 million in grants to 75 nonprofit programs throughout Kalamazoo County in the year’s first round of grantmaking.
All programs supported align with KZCF’s giving priorities of equity and education.
Additionally, many local nonprofits not listed receive grants and distributions from KZCF Advised and Designated Funds.
“In March, KZCF activated our Community Urgent Relief Fund in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and our Community Investment team launched into crisis grantmaking,” vice president of Community Investment at KZCF Martha Gonzalez-Cortes said. “I’m proud that in the midst of the crisis our team was able to respond simultaneously to immediate nonprofit needs due to COVID-19 and continue our traditional grantmaking to address long-term investment priorities of equity and education.”
A full list of programs receiving grants can be viewed here.
“COVID-19 as well as recent uprisings are placing a spotlight on disparities created by inequitable systems” senior Community Investment officer at KZCF Sandy Barry-Loken said. “These events underscore the importance of continuing to fund local nonprofit programs that center equity.”
Nonprofits interested in receiving a grant are encouraged to review the giving priorities for program alignment and submit a Letter of Inquiry at kalfound.org.
Deadlines for grant cycles are listed online.
