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Huizenga Fund Now Accepting Online Grant Applications
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Contact:
Jeni Carino
Huizenga Fund Chair
248-651-6225
Huizenga Fund Now Accepting Online Grant Applications
First Congregational Church’s endowed fund offering grants to local nonprofits
Rochester, Michigan, February 20, 2025 – The Huizenga Fund, an endowed fund of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ in Rochester, is now accepting grant applications for its latest funding cycle. The fund provides financial support to project initiatives that align with the Huizenga Fund’s mission which focuses on community service programs for the Greater Rochester service area. Programs include those providing food and shelter, healthcare and well-being, jobs, recreation, community activities, and home and neighborhood improvements. The application deadline is March 31, 2025.
Eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to help advance programs that make a meaningful impact in the greater Rochester community. The application process has been streamlined with an online submission system, making it easier for applicants to access funding opportunities.
Key Dates and Application information:
- Application period: Now – March 31, 2025.
- Eligibility – 501(c)(3) registered nonprofits serving Greater Rochester residents in the zip codes of 48306, 48307, 48308 and 48363.
- How to apply: Please contact huizengafund@gmail.com for an application.
“We are excited to support projects that drive positive change and align with the vision of the Huizenga Fund,” said Jeni Carino, Chair of the Huizenga Fund. “By offering an online application process, we aim to make funding more accessible to those who are working to strengthen our community.”
For more information, please contact huizengafund@gmail.com.
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About the Huizenga Fund
The Huizenga Fund, established in 2005, is an endowed fund of First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in Rochester, Michigan. Proceeds from the endowment, in the form of community grants, support various community service programs for the greater Rochester area including food and shelter programs, community activities, and home and neighborhood improvements. To learn more about the Huizenga Fund, please contact huizengafund@gmail.com.
About First Congregational Church, UCC, Rochester
Founded in 1827, First Congregational Church of Rochester is an open and affirming local church of the United Church of Christ. We welcome all in love, as Jesus Christ welcomes us all. We are an inclusive community that embraces all people, regardless of race, ethnic background, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, social or economic situation, marital or family status, biblical interpretation, or political persuasion. Worship services are typically Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. and are also available online via YouTube and Facebook. Childcare is available and children are always welcome to remain in worship in our Pray Ground for structured play and coloring, as we value their presence. A “wiggle room” is also available. The church is located at 1315 N. Pine Street, Rochester. For more information, visit, http://fccrochester.org/.
