The Catholic Foundation of Michigan offers the 2025 Competitive Impact Grant to support nonprofit organizations aligned with Catholic values and its designated focus areas. The Foundation serves Michigan-based initiatives with an emphasis on strengthening communities through impactful, mission-driven projects. Grants are awarded to organizations that demonstrate alignment with the Foundation's goals of fostering Catholic education, family services, health, and community development.
The grant process consists of two primary stages. First, applicants must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) using the Foundation's Online Grant System. The LOI window opens on June 1 and closes on June 30, 2025. Only select applicants from this stage will be invited to proceed to the full application. The deadline to submit the full application, if invited, is August 31, 2025.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Foundation’s guidelines, focus areas, and eligibility requirements before beginning the application process. The opportunity is not available nationwide; it is restricted to organizations operating in Michigan. The Foundation emphasizes sustainability and therefore requires all materials to be submitted online.
All submissions are reviewed by the Foundation's staff, but final decisions are made by its Board of Directors during the fall meeting. Notification of funding decisions will be made by the end of November 2025. The opportunity is recurring, with the next cycle expected to open in June 2026.
Organizations may contact Christina at 248.204.0332 or via email at Christina@CatholicFoundationMichigan.org for assistance. They are encouraged to begin early and reach out for help if needed to ensure timely submission.
Information on previous grant recipients and award amounts is not provided in the current documentation and may be obtained by contacting the Foundation directly or exploring additional resources provided on its website.
Review guidelines and contact staff early for help.
