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GrantMichigan — Ferndale Community Foundation 2026 Local Project Grants (Up to $2,500; November 2)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $2,500 per eligible applicant. The $25,000 announced for the 2026 round is the total program pool, not an individual applicant award.

DeadlineMonday, November 2, 2026. The official five-page application gives no submission hour or time zone.

Required next actionOpen the City of Ferndale official 2026 grant announcement at https://ferndalemi.gov/news/ferndale-community-foundation-grant-2026 and follow its Submit Your Application link to the five-page 2026 Ferndale Community Foundation application and budget forms. Complete signed cover sheet, narrative, project budget, IRS 501(c)(3) determination, board list, current organizational budget, and recent financial statements or Form 990. Submit by November 2, 2026 to Info@FerndaleCommunityFoundation.org or to the City Manager's Office, 300 E. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale, MI 48220. No closing hour is published; confirm receipt with the funder.

Current statusOpen — 2026 Ferndale Community Foundation grants for local community-benefit projects; applications due November 2, 2026.Source verification2026-10-27Tracked applicant typesNonprofit Organization

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Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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