KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation's Emergency Scholarship Fund provides up to $5,000 in one-time awards to help students cover unexpected educational costs such as overdue tuition, textbooks, and certification fees. Awards are made on a rolling basis with applications reviewed monthly, and recipients can apply multiple times.

The Community Urgent Relief Fund is Kalamazoo Community Foundation's rapid-response grant program designed to provide emergency funding during community crises and natural disasters. Currently focused on supporting residents and nonprofit organizations serving those impacted by the May 7, 2024 tornadoes in Kalamazoo County. The fund provides flexible, one-time awards for direct assistance, temporary housing, home repairs, and disaster response services.

Rx Kids is a citywide cash assistance program providing unconditional cash payments to pregnant people and families with infants in Kalamazoo. Eligible participants receive $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 per month for the baby's first year, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.