Vision and Community Grants
Vision and Community Grants support organizations serving four Northeast Michigan counties, funding innovative projects and smaller local needs to expand access, improve services, and benefit communities.
Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Vision LOI) | January 15, 2027 (Vision full application) | July 15, 2027 (Community application)
Funding Amounts: Vision Grants: up to $15,000; Community Grants: up to $3,000; projects generally completed within one year
Summary: Two grant opportunities support innovative projects and smaller community needs benefiting four counties in Northeast Michigan.
Key Information: Projects must benefit Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, or Presque Isle County; individuals are not eligible.
Description
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan’s Vision and Community Grants replace its Community Impact Grant program serving Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties. The two opportunities allow the foundation to invest in larger, promising ideas while continuing to support smaller needs that matter to local communities.
Vision Grants support new, innovative, or expanding projects that reach more people, expand access, improve service delivery, or respond to community needs. Mental Health, Environment, Childcare, and Food & Nutrition receive greater consideration, though strong proposals outside these priorities are considered. Vision Grants are not intended to sustain existing programs. Community Grants support a broad range of needs, including one-time events, equipment and other purchases, project startup, and specific expenses within existing programs.
