Grants

Eligibility Guidelines

Eligible applicants for grant funding include the following types of organizations which support residents of Marinette and/or Menominee counties:

  • a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization
  • a department of a municipal, county, or state government
  • a hospital, public or private school, or department/program thereof
  • a religious organization

We do not provide grants for:

  • Annual fundraising campaigns
  • Political campaigns
  • Individuals
  • Expenses incurred before grant application is submitted

2024 MINI-GRANT PROGRAM

Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for up to $750 for projects or programs which benefit communities across the Foundation’s two county service area.  Submissions will be reviewed weekly with funding awarded within approximately two weeks if granted.

 Important Notes:

  • Organizations must provide their EIN.
  • The organization name must match the submitted EIN and should not be the name of a club or subgroup of the main organization.
  • Organizations with an annual operating budget of less than $300,000 are eligible to apply.
  • Grants are for programs or projects and will not be awarded for everyday basic supplies, routine maintenance, or staff time.
  • Organizations may submit one mini-grant per calendar year.

Additional Information

Our Current Funds

Crivitz Area Giving Fund

Peshtigo Area Community Fund

Women's Giving Circle Fund

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What We Do

Type of Funds

Gift Acceptance Policy

Council of Michigan Foundations

Council on Foundations

National Standards

2024 Grant Cycles

Nonprofits must answer the questions on our Letter of Intent in order to be considered for a grant.
Each nonprofit is eligible to submit two Letters of Intent per Grant Cycle.

Our first Grant Cycle of 2024 will open on Wednesday, May 1st.  Please check back for an update on which Funds will be accepting Letters of Intent and Applications.  

For questions regarding grant applications please call our office at 906-864-3599.