The Hillsdale County Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that…

The Hillsdale County Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that…
  • Provides GRANT OPPORTUNITIES to meet the needs of our families, elderly, and youth populations.
  • Provides SCHOLARSHIPS to Hillsdale County area graduating seniors and residents pursuing their dreams of a higher education.
  • Provides YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING through grant making and community service opportunities.
  • Offers a comprehensive PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM aimed at meeting your philanthropic intentions.
  • Provides the highest level of COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY ensuring your gift is handled according to your wishes.

About Us

1991
Founded
$18.6M
Endowed Assets
$11.8M
Grants & Scholarships
5,600
Donors and Counting

Grants

The Hillsdale County Community Foundation offers several opportunities throughout the year to apply for grant funding. General applications are due November and May 1st each year, while youth grants are due November and April 1st.

Grant applications and information available here

Latest News

Find out all about the latest and greatest news from the HCCF. Access our most recent annual report, newsletters, press releases, and more!

Click here to read more

Love Your Community

The Love Your Community initiative was formed to support projects and programs aimed at enhancing and engaging communities. A total of $9,250 was awarded to five applicants to improve their communities. Read more here.

2020 Scholarships

The Hillsdale County Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarship funds. We administer a scholarship program that helps local students and residents pursue higher education each year.

To apply for scholarships please see the Scholarship Booklet link below. Applications for scholarships are due March 2nd. The Scholarship Book is updated annually in November.

2020 Scholarship Book

Identifying and Addressing Community Needs

The HCCF recently completed a community scan to identify the most pressing needs in Hillsdale County, and to learn more about our residents. To see the results of our community scan, please click here.

Leadership Hillsdale County

Leadership Hillsdale County prepares individuals for leadership roles in various business, civic, citizen and nonprofit organizations within the Hillsdale community.

Be a part of something transformational and join the first class of Leadership Hillsdale County. Give yourself the opportunity to grow and develop into the leader you want to be and go out into the community and make a positive impact.

Click here to learn more

Leadership Hillsdale County Application

The Great Give

On December 3, 2019, HCCF will be hosting the Great Give. December 3rd is Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 3, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.

The HCCF is encouraging Hillsdale County residents to celebrate the spirit of philanthropy by donating to our local nonprofits.

To learn more about the 2019 Great Give, please click here.

Teacher of the Year

If you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the standard requirements and job duties associated with being a teacher, and who enriches the lives of their students and shows dedication to their school and community, you are invited to nominate them for this award.

Nominations for the 2020 Teacher of the Year will be accepted beginning September 1st through December 6th.

2020 HC Teacher of the Year Nomination Form

News

HCCF Introduces Leadership Hillsdale County

Caitlin ClarkPress Release

Hillsdale, Michigan – October 25, 2019 The Hillsdale County Community Foundation introduced a new leadership program to Hillsdale County on October 9th during the Trends Luncheon at the Michindoh Conference Center. Leadership Hillsdale County is a leadership program that shapes […]

HCCF Hosts 13th Annual Hillsdale County College Fair

Caitlin ClarkPress Release

Hillsdale, Michigan – October 17, 2019 The Hillsdale County Community Foundation’s 13th annual Hillsdale County College Fair took place on Monday, October 14th at the Margot V. Biermann Athletic Center on the campus of Hillsdale College. The event included 36 […]

HCCF YOUTH Holds Rock-A-Thon

Caitlin ClarkPress Release, YOUTH

Hillsdale, Michigan – August 6, 2019 On Saturday, August 3rd, the Hillsdale County Community Foundation YOUTH (Youth Opportunities Unlimited Throughout Hillsdale) held a Rock-A-Thon as a fundraiser for the organization.  The event was chosen by the YOUTH members as their […]

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