Grant Application: 9/11 National Day of Service Grant
Application Due Date: August 1, 2025
Project Dates: Between September 1 and September 11, 2025
Grant Overview
The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is offering grants for 9/11 National Day of Service projects ranging from $100-$1,000. The volunteer projects should be created and implemented in response to community needs. Eligible organizations include nonprofits, faith-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and universities. There is not a match requirement for this grant, but additional sponsors are encouraged.
Please note for this application, you are being asked for your Organization's Employer Identification Number (EIN), your organization's state of Michigan Vendor System number (AKA Sigma) which can be located or requested at
www.Michigan.gov/SIGMAVSS and we also need your organization's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number that can be located or requested at
www.sam.gov
Grant Funding Levels
$1,000 grant to engage 200 volunteers or more
$750 grant to engage 150 to 199 volunteers
$500 grant to engage 100 to 149 volunteers
$250 grant to engage 75 to 99 volunteers
$100 grant to engage up to 74 volunteers
Step One - Create the Project Plan to Address a Community Need
Projects should focus on one or more of following: disaster services, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, education, healthy futures, equity and inclusion, and veterans and military families. Safety guidelines need to be followed to ensure all involved in the project are safe.
Step Two - Design a Project Budget
Provide your entire project budget and identify the supplies grant funds will purchase. The grant should not be used for salaries, volunteer meals, and expensive equipment. It is recommended that you stretch your budget by asking volunteers to bring some of the equipment needed (ex. rakes). If you are requesting items that can be reused, please list how items will be stored for future service. Funds are reimbursed after the event when proof of expenses and project results are submitted.
Grant Funding Selection
Funding is based on the quality of the project to meet community needs and for the project to create significant youth volunteer involvement. It is highly encouraged to include an emphasis on youth engagement at all levels of the activity from planning, coordinating and completing the project. Reviewers will evaluate applications based on use of partnerships and equitable geographic representation.
