Supports effective programs and projects that improve the quality of life within our city and the surrounding townships.
NEW!! Online applications are reviewed quarterly and can be submitted at any time. We accept grant requests from public charities that are IRS determined 501(c) 3 organizations, educational non-profits and government units.
Applications received by:
- July 1st – awarded by August 1st
- October 1st – awarded by November 1st
- December 1st – awarded by January 1st
- April 1st – awarded by May 1st
To apply, click on the GRANT APPLICATION. Please read through this list of priorities that the Foundation prefers to support before applying.
If you have any questions, please email Melissa Bliss at threeriversfoundation@gmail.com.
Priorities of the Foundation
- To receive local donations and grant monies and then redirect those resources back into the community.
- To provide sound stewardship and growth of the resources that has been entrusted to our care.
- To provide leadership to assess the needs of our community, at least annually.
- To provide financial assistance to not-for-profit or 501(c) 3 organizations serving the broad based needs of area residents.
- To support activities that enriches and raises the general quality of life of area residents.
The Foundation Prefers to Support
- Community improvement – including large capital projects like a community center, river cleanup, youth recreation center, library, art museum, renovation of the downtown, etc., where the Foundation functions primarily as a collection house or provides initial seed or challenge money.
- Education – including lecture series, public and school libraries, Glen Oaks Community College, prevention programs, reading skills, etc.
- Health – including our community hospital, doctor recruitment, purchasing new medical or safety technology, etc.
- Recreation – including park facilities, development of river frontage, hiking trails, after school programs, summer camps, etc.
- Cultural programs – including community concerts, art and museum displays, dance or theatrical groups, art classes, etc.
The Foundation Prefers Not to Support
- Individuals (not permitted under IRS regulations).
- Special interest groups that appeal only to a narrow band of citizens, including a single church, unless their focus is a community wide program.
- Programs where alternative funding has not been aggressively explored or is already well funded.
- Programs that promote supremacy or division instead of equality and unity.
- For profit ventures.
Congratulations to our 2024 Grant Recipients:
- YMCA
Grant Amount: $3,000
Project: Outdoor Education Program
This program will provide enriching outdoor experiences and educational opportunities for youth in the Three Rivers community, encouraging healthy lifestyles and a connection to nature. - Hope United
Grant Amount: $3,000
Project: Program Materials and Car Care Ministry
Funding will support essential program materials and the Car Care Ministry, which provides assistance to families in need by ensuring they have access to reliable transportation.
These organizations were selected based on their commitment to addressing key community needs and their ability to make a lasting impact. The projects funded through these grants reflect our mission of supporting programs that foster positive change, promote health, and enhance community well-being.
Join Us in Supporting Our Community
The Three Rivers Area Community Foundation is dedicated to building a stronger, more vibrant community through charitable giving and leadership. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we are proud to partner with local organizations to help them achieve their goals.
If you would like to learn more about our grant programs or how you can support local initiatives, please contact us or consider making a donation to our community funds. Together, we can continue to improve the quality of life in the Three Rivers area.
Supports effective programs and projects that improve the quality of life within our city and the surrounding townships.
NEW!! Online applications are reviewed quarterly and can be submitted at any time. We accept grant requests from public charities that are IRS determined 501(c) 3 organizations, educational non-profits and government units.
Applications received by:
- July 1st – awarded by August 1st
- October 1st – awarded by November 1st
- December 1st – awarded by January 1st
- April 1st – awarded by May 1st
To apply, click on the GRANT APPLICATION. Please read through this list of priorities that the Foundation prefers to support before applying.
If you have any questions, please email Melissa Bliss at threeriversfoundation@gmail.com.
Priorities of the Foundation
- To receive local donations and grant monies and then redirect those resources back into the community.
- To provide sound stewardship and growth of the resources that has been entrusted to our care.
- To provide leadership to assess the needs of our community, at least annually.
- To provide financial assistance to not-for-profit or 501(c) 3 organizations serving the broad based needs of area residents.
- To support activities that enriches and raises the general quality of life of area residents.
The Foundation Prefers to Support
- Community improvement – including large capital projects like a community center, river cleanup, youth recreation center, library, art museum, renovation of the downtown, etc., where the Foundation functions primarily as a collection house or provides initial seed or challenge money.
- Education – including lecture series, public and school libraries, Glen Oaks Community College, prevention programs, reading skills, etc.
- Health – including our community hospital, doctor recruitment, purchasing new medical or safety technology, etc.
- Recreation – including park facilities, development of river frontage, hiking trails, after school programs, summer camps, etc.
- Cultural programs – including community concerts, art and museum displays, dance or theatrical groups, art classes, etc.
The Foundation Prefers Not to Support
- Individuals (not permitted under IRS regulations).
- Special interest groups that appeal only to a narrow band of citizens, including a single church, unless their focus is a community wide program.
- Programs where alternative funding has not been aggressively explored or is already well funded.
- Programs that promote supremacy or division instead of equality and unity.
- For profit ventures.
Congratulations to our 2024 Grant Recipients:
- YMCA
Grant Amount: $3,000
Project: Outdoor Education Program
This program will provide enriching outdoor experiences and educational opportunities for youth in the Three Rivers community, encouraging healthy lifestyles and a connection to nature. - Hope United
Grant Amount: $3,000
Project: Program Materials and Car Care Ministry
Funding will support essential program materials and the Car Care Ministry, which provides assistance to families in need by ensuring they have access to reliable transportation.
These organizations were selected based on their commitment to addressing key community needs and their ability to make a lasting impact. The projects funded through these grants reflect our mission of supporting programs that foster positive change, promote health, and enhance community well-being.
Join Us in Supporting Our Community
The Three Rivers Area Community Foundation is dedicated to building a stronger, more vibrant community through charitable giving and leadership. We believe in the power of collaboration, and we are proud to partner with local organizations to help them achieve their goals.
If you would like to learn more about our grant programs or how you can support local initiatives, please contact us or consider making a donation to our community funds. Together, we can continue to improve the quality of life in the Three Rivers area.