Community Grant Program

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

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.

If selected to receive grant funding, the applicant shall submit a final report at the conclusion of the project. The completed project must identify the Zeeland Board of Public Works as a project sponsor. This is a reimbursement grant.

Complete the Community Grant Program Application online or printed form and submit by the published deadline via email to info@zeelandbpw.com, indicate “Community Grant Program” in the subject line, OR via USPS or drop-off to:
ZEELAND BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
ATTN: Community Grant Program
350 E. Washington Avenue
Zeeland, MI 49464