Community Services Grant Program

The Community Services Grant Program is a funding program developed by the Shelby County Commission to build the capacity of nonprofit organizations and public entities within Shelby County to better serve and enhance the quality of life of county residents. The goal of this program is to provide support to projects that 1) bolster and/or expand existing capacity of local organizations; 2) support outreach efforts and encourage inter-agency collaboration; 3) implement new projects or initiatives to address service gaps; and 4) address an unmet need experienced by clients and/or residents. This program is not designed to support ongoing operational expenses.

Public entities located in Shelby County are eligible for this program. This includes, but is not limited to, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and public agencies, such as senior centers, and municipalities. There is $375,000 of funding available for the FY2026 grant cycle, and applicants can request up to $50,000 of CSG funding for proposed projects. Applications must be submitted electronically via the link below by no later than Wednesday, October 24, 2025 at 5:00pm.

• GrantVantage, an online portal, is now being used to submit Community Services Grant application. Visit GrantVantage to get started.
• Step-by-step Applicant Guide
• Project requirements can be found in the Community Services Grant Guidelines 
• Quick Reference Guide

For questions about the guidelines, application process, or potential project ideas, please contact Mindy Dent, Manager of Community Services.