The SpartanNash Foundation, a corporate philanthropic arm of SpartanNash, provides targeted funding to nonprofit organizations through its community-focused grant program. SpartanNash is a food solutions company headquartered in Byron Center, Michigan, operating corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. The Foundation’s grant program is designed to support communities where the company operates, focusing specifically on three key areas: Hunger, Heroes, and Hope.
Eligible applicants are restricted to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are physically located within a 30-mile radius of any SpartanNash corporate location. This geographic restriction ensures that the grant funds directly benefit the local communities where SpartanNash employees and customers live and work. Organizations outside this radius are not considered eligible, even if they align with the focus areas.
Grant applications are accepted once annually per organization, and the SpartanNash Foundation Board of Trustees reviews and approves applications during their quarterly meetings. Deadlines for the 2025 grant cycle are April 4, July 18, September 12, and December 12. The Foundation does not provide an online application portal; instead, completed grant applications must be submitted as a single consolidated file via email to foundation@spartannash.com.
Although detailed evaluation criteria and application components are not specified, the Foundation encourages all potential applicants to consult the FAQ section before submission. Notification of application status is provided within two weeks following the respective board meeting. No specific funding tiers, award amounts, or limits on the number of awards are disclosed, suggesting that funding levels are determined based on community impact and organizational alignment with the Foundation's goals.
While no match requirement or performance period is described, the recurrence of this grant opportunity is evident from the quarterly schedule and annual eligibility rule. The grant program is likely to recur each calendar year following the same general schedule unless otherwise noted by the Foundation. Organizations interested in applying are advised to monitor deadlines and plan their submissions to meet quarterly review schedules effectively.
foundation encourages applicants to read FAQ before applying.
