Michigan Community Service Commission National Days of Service
Grant Application: 9/11 National Day of Service Grant
Application Due Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until August 3, 2026
Project Dates: Between September 1 and September 11, 2026
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 a project aligned with funding focus
Projects should address a clearly identified community need and align with one or more of the following funding priorities: youth volunteerism, disaster services, economic opportunity, environmental stewardship, education, healthy futures, equity and inclusion, and veterans and military families.
Applicants are encouraged to meaningfully involve volunteers, particularly youth, in the selection, planning, organization, and promotion of the project. Volunteers should have opportunities to help shape the project, recruit participants, and support implementation.
All projects must follow appropriate safety guidelines to help ensure the well-being of volunteers, participants, and community members involved.
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 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.