Zeeland BPW Community Grant Program

The Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) is accepting applications for its Community Grant Program. Donor Name: Zeeland Board of Public Works (BPW) State: Michigan City: Zeeland Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Zeeland BPW is dedicated to ensuring that Zeeland thrives for generations to come and are pleased to support the Zeeland community in numerous ways. This is a reimbursement grant. Therefore, Zeeland BPW offers grant funding up to $25,000 annually (subject to approval) to invest in projects and strategies such as: Water and energy efficiency, conservation, and education Environmental education Safety education Utility career opportunities Arts and culture Health and wellness Parks and recreation Improvement and enhancement of the community served by the Zeeland Board of Public Works. Eligibility Criteria  Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, schools, municipalities and other governmental entities served by either the electric or water utility of the Zeeland Board of Public Works. Requests for the following purposes are eligible for consideration: Capital – Funding for purposes of constructing new facilities, remodeling, expansions of existing facilities or equipment purchases New programs for one-time or ongoing expenses – Funding for organizations to implement specific programs for the first time, including startup costs and costs that will occur repeatedly Existing programs for one-time expenses – Funding for investments in specific ongoing programs that will not need to be made on a regular basis such as equipment, furnishings and other reusable materials. Ineligibility  Requests for the following purposes are not eligible to apply for funding through the Community Grant Program: Operating support – Funding for the day-to-day costs of running organizations Existing programs for ongoing expenses – Funding for the day-to-day operating costs of existing programs Capital projects outside of the Zeeland Board of Public Works service area Emergency requests for ongoing expenses – Funding for repeatedly occurring organizational or program costs that have experienced a sudden or unexpected loss of funding from another source Funding for individuals, individual scholarships, political organizations or campaigns, labor or veterans’ programs, fraternal orders, social clubs, debt-reduction, sports tournaments, talent or beauty contests, loans for small business, or religious programs that advocate specific religious doctrines or do not serve the broader community Free electric or water services or relocation of utility infrastructure. For more information, visit Zeeland BPW.