Amazing X Charitable Fund

The Amazing X Charitable Fund is a grantmaking initiative operated under the Fremont Area Community Foundation, which serves the residents of Newaygo County, Michigan. The Fremont Area Community Foundation was established to enhance quality of life for residents in its service area, focusing on strengthening local communities through strategic investments. The Amazing X Charitable Fund, created in 1978 by members of the Gerber family, specifically aims to support individuals with disabilities and fulfill broader charitable needs across Newaygo County. This fund provides financial support for projects or programs that either directly serve people with disabilities or address broader charitable concerns within the local community. The fund emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and measurable impact as core components of its funding strategy. Projects must align with at least one of the key focus areas to be considered for funding. Applications that demonstrate partnerships, creative problem-solving, and outcomes that can be tracked and evaluated are especially encouraged. The Amazing X Charitable Fund does not provide funding to individuals, nor does it support the purchase of property, indirect costs, or event sponsorships. Other disqualifying activities include funding for obligations incurred before notification, religious programming tied to religious instruction or required affiliation, or projects already initiated prior to the grant award date. These limitations are put in place to ensure that grants support new or expanded initiatives aligned with the foundation’s objectives. Applications are accepted annually with a submission deadline of July 15. If this date falls on a weekend or holiday, applications are due the next business day. Applicants are notified of the foundation’s decision in September or October. While specific application questions or time estimates are not provided in the publicly available documentation, all applicants are expected to closely follow the official guidelines linked on the foundation's website to ensure compliance and eligibility. Only projects located within Newaygo County, Michigan, are eligible for funding, reflecting the foundation's deep commitment to supporting its local geography. The fund’s scope is limited in terms of eligible geography, and there is no indication that the program is open to statewide or national applicants. Eligibility requirements emphasize service area alignment and relevance to the foundation’s funding priorities. Applicants with questions or in need of support can contact the Fremont Area Community Foundation directly by phone at 231.924.5350. While no specific email contact or staff names are provided in the published materials, applicants are encouraged to reach out through the foundation’s main communication channels. The fund is approved annually by both the Amazing X Board and the full board of the Fremont Area Community Foundation, reinforcing the structured and recurring nature of the grant cycle.