Macomb County Opens $1.5M Grant Program For Nonprofits

Joey Oliver
Updated ·2 min read

MACOMB COUNTY, MI — Macomb County Planning and Economic Development this week opened a new grant opportunity for local nonprofit and social impact organizations recovering from COVID-19 and the ongoing economic crisis.

The program will use federal CARES Act funding to make $1.5 million available for qualified applicants.

“Nonprofits play an essential role in Macomb County,” MCPED Director Vicky Rad said. “These organizations are on the ground in our neighborhoods providing services and support to ensure the health and wellbeing of our residents, but like our small businesses, they were hit hard by COVID-19 and the shutdown. With our new grant program, we hope to provide the assistance our nonprofits need so they can continue to serve our community during these challenging times.”

The grant application process will remain open through Oct. 13. All submissions will be reviewed by an independent grant selection committee of local civic leaders.

A complete application must include:

  • A W-9 form (signed and dated within the last 12 months)

  • A Macomb County Nonprofit Affidavit (signed and dated)

  • A 2018 and 2019 IRS 990

To be eligible for this grant, Macomb County organizations must meet the following criteria:

  • Have a physical location (leased or owned space) or programs in Macomb County

  • Employ less than 100 employees locally, or less than 500 worldwide

  • Have a valid Employer Identification Number (EIN)

  • Must be a 501(c) organization in good standing with the IRS

  • Have been in operation for at least 12 months

  • Must provide IRS 990 from 2018 or 2019

  • Must be an organization that does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, mental or physical ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression

Organizations that are ineligible for this round of funding include:

  • Those located outside of and / or those that primarily serve residents outside of Macomb County

  • Political candidates, campaigns or organizations

  • Private clubs, fraternities or sororities

  • Sports and race teams (except those that demonstrate outcome-based community benefit)

  • Faith based organizations (except those that demonstrate outcome-based community benefit)

Organizations that previously received MEDC Restart Grants or Macomb County Cares Act funding are eligible to apply, however, grant awards cannot be duplicative in nature.

This article originally appeared on the Clinton Township Patch