Community Programs Funding from Gilmore Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and public entities serving Kalamazoo County, Michigan residents can seek support for arts, education, human services, community development, and health and well-being programs. Irving S. Gilmore Foundation supports a wide range of local initiatives that enrich Greater Kalamazoo; first-time or lapsed applicants must contact the program officer weeks before applying.
Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Artist Grants in Kalamazoo
Applications due Sep 17, 2026
Individual artists in Kalamazoo County, Michigan can receive up to US $2,500 to support projects that remove barriers, provide access, and engage culturally diverse and historically excluded communities. With a mission to support local arts and culture, Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo funds artist-led projects that enrich the county’s cultural life.
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
Arts Council Support for Kalamazoo Arts
Applications due Sep 17, 2026
With a mission to support arts and cultural access, nonprofits in Kalamazoo County, Michigan can receive up to US $5,500 for arts projects that engage culturally diverse and historically excluded communities through the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Funding is for project-based work only; operational expenses and recent prior grantees are ineligible.
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
TJX Foundation Youth and Basic Needs Grants
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Grants from TJX Foundation help Kalamazoo County, Michigan nonprofits that meet these criteria support vulnerable children and families in their communities.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Kalamazoo County Education Funding via Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Kalamazoo County, Michigan graduating high school seniors planning full-time college enrollment can receive scholarship support for higher education costs through the Roy G. Walters Memorial Scholarship. Kalamazoo Community Foundation provides this one-time award of more than US $600 to students with financial need who are active in athletics, school, and community activities.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo County Graduate Study Funding via Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Graduate students pursuing master’s, Ph.D., medical, law, or other professional degrees who are from Kalamazoo County, Michigan can receive more than US $2,500 for education-related costs through the Benjamin & Cherie Gubin Scholarship. Administered by Kalamazoo Community Foundation, this one-time award supports students with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate financial need.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Education Grants in Kalamazoo County
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Graduating high school seniors in Kalamazoo County, Michigan who are dedicated to competitive swimming or diving and plan to attend college can receive more than US $500 for higher education costs through the Bob Block Memorial Scholarship. With a mission to advance equity, Kalamazoo Community Foundation provides this one-time award to students demonstrating financial need and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Veterinary Scholarships
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Current graduate students in veterinary medicine from Kalamazoo County, Michigan, or graduates of its high schools can apply for Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s Dominic & Barbara Court Family Scholarship; awards more than US $2,500 for tuition and related educational expenses. This one-time scholarship supports learners with demonstrated financial need through the foundation’s all-in-one application.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Education and Training Funding from Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Students in Kalamazoo County, Michigan pursuing associate degrees or vocational/trade certifications can receive renewable, multiyear scholarships of more than US $1,000 to cover any part of their cost of attendance. The E. Earl Wright Scholarship from Kalamazoo Community Foundation supports graduating seniors and undergraduates with financial need, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and work experience.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Education and Training Funding from Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Adult learners in Kalamazoo County, Michigan pursuing higher education, vocational training, or professional development for community service careers can receive more than US $500 to cover tuition, fees, housing, transportation, and other costs. Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s Enhancement Ministries Scholarship supports residents with financial need and at least five years of post-high-school work experience.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Education Grants in Kalamazoo County
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Black, Non-Hispanic/Latinx high school seniors in Kalamazoo County, Michigan pursuing post-secondary education can receive more than US $1,000 through the multiyear Eva L. Ozier Scholarship. With a mission to advance equity in education, Kalamazoo Community Foundation provides renewable support for tuition and other educational expenses, paid directly to the institution.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Education Grants in Kalamazoo County
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Adult learners in Kalamazoo County, Michigan who have had a two-year break in their education can receive the Eva L. Ozier Scholarship for Today’s Students to pursue associate, bachelor’s, or vocational/trade programs. Focused on higher education persistence, Kalamazoo Community Foundation offers this multiyear, need-based $1,000 award to support continued study and future opportunity.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Support for Students
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Kalamazoo County, Michigan students pursuing higher education can receive scholarship support for tuition, housing, and other college costs through the Frank & Hildegarde Goodrich Family Scholarship. Kalamazoo Community Foundation provides one-time awards of more than US $2,500 for eligible juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending specified universities who demonstrate need, strong academics, and community involvement.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Library Science Education Funding from Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Current graduate students of color in Library and Information Sciences with ties to Kalamazoo County, Michigan can receive more than US $2,500 to help cover tuition and other education-related costs. The Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s multiyear Kalamazoo Public Library Amanda Green Scholarship promotes diversity in the library profession and supports local students’ degree completion.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
STEM Education Funding from Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
High-achieving students in Kalamazoo County, Michigan pursuing bachelor’s degrees in math, science, or engineering can receive more than US $2,000 through the renewable Kalamazoo Science Foundation Scholarship. Focused on higher education access, this Kalamazoo Community Foundation award supports tuition, fees, housing, and other education-related expenses for financially needy learners.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo County Education Funding via Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Kalamazoo County, Michigan students who are nontraditional or returning to higher education can access funding through the Leon A. Donald J. & Jean K. Schau Scholarship to cover any component of college or training costs. Administered by Kalamazoo Community Foundation, this renewable multiyear award supports residents and local high school graduates with financial need and work history.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo County Education Funding via Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
High school seniors and current undergraduates from Kalamazoo County, Michigan, pursuing college or vocational programs can apply for the Love Where You Live Scholarship Fund, which supports post-secondary educational costs. Though aimed at individual students, nonprofits assisting local learners with access, persistence, or college preparation may guide eligible participants to this opportunity.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Grants for Kalamazoo County Education
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
With a mission to support education access, Kalamazoo Community Foundation provides Kalamazoo County, Michigan students with renewable scholarships for vocational, technical, and degree-granting programs. Residents with financial need pursuing trade certifications, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degrees can apply; funds are paid to institutions for tuition, fees, housing, transportation, and related educational costs.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Graduate Education Funding from Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Graduate students from Kalamazoo County, Michigan, or graduates of a Kalamazoo County high school can receive renewable multiyear support for full-time advanced degrees through the Myra P. Whalen Scholarship. Focused on higher education, Kalamazoo Community Foundation funding may benefit local nonprofits that assist students with college access, persistence, and graduate study preparation.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Veterinary Education Funding for Students from Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Students pursuing veterinary medicine who are residents or high school graduates of Kalamazoo or St. Joseph Counties can receive more than US $1,000 from the Nancy C. Niles Donovan Scholarship for education costs. Kalamazoo Community Foundation provides this one-time award for Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine tuition, fees, housing, and related expenses.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Support for Students
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Graduating high school seniors in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, pursuing nursing or occupational therapy at Western Michigan University can receive up to US $2,000 through the Phyllis A. Nuyen Scholarship to help cover educational costs. Focused on higher education and college success, Kalamazoo Community Foundation supports local students preparing for critical healthcare careers.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Grants for Kalamazoo Education
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Current undergraduate students from Kalamazoo County, Michigan attending Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business can apply for the Ronald C. Cavanaugh Memorial Scholarship, awarding more than US $1,500 for educational expenses. This one-time award supports tuition, fees, housing, transportation, and related costs for financially needy students with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo County Education Funding via Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Students in Kalamazoo County, Michigan who have experienced childhood abuse, abandonment, or neglect and demonstrate financial need can apply for the Montague Myers Scholarship, awarding more than US $1,000 for higher education costs. This multiyear support from Kalamazoo Community Foundation can help cover tuition, fees, housing, transportation, and related expenses.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo Community Foundation Support for Education
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Graduating high school seniors from Kalamazoo County, Michigan planning to attend Albion College full-time can receive renewable scholarship support for tuition, fees, housing, and other education costs. Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s William R. Steers Scholarship awards US $1,500 and requires county residency or graduation from a county high school, a minimum 3.0 GPA, and financial need.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo County Education Funding via Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Kalamazoo County, Michigan graduating high school seniors pursuing aviation or engineering at Western Michigan University can access funding through the William T. Nuyen Scholarship for education-related expenses; awards up to US $2,000 and is renewable. Students apply through Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s all-in-one scholarship application and must demonstrate financial need.
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Kalamazoo County Nonprofits
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life in Kalamazoo County, Michigan can seek project, general operating, or capital support that benefits local communities. With a mission to strengthen underserved individuals and families, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides U.S.-based nonprofits with funding for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief in areas where it has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Beim Foundation Youth Education Grants in Kalamazoo
Letter of inquiry due Jul 17, 2027
Beim Foundation provides Kalamazoo County, Michigan nonprofits and local governments with US $5,000 - US $15,000 for environmental education programs serving children and youth from under-resourced communities. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must be located in and serve Kalamazoo County, and projects should address racial inequity, trauma, and offer trauma-informed, culturally competent services.
Beim Foundation