Vision and Community Grants - Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
Vision and Community Grants support community organizations with new and expanding projects, events, equipment, and program expenses to improve services and meet needs across four Northeast Michigan counties.
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: Supports new and expanding projects and smaller community needs in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties.
Key Information: Applicants must benefit residents of the four-county service area; individuals are not eligible.
Description
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan’s Vision and Community Grants replace its Community Impact Grant program with two annual opportunities. Vision Grants support larger, innovative projects that launch new work, expand existing programs, reach more people, improve services, or respond to community needs. They are not intended to sustain existing programs. Mental Health, Environment, Childcare, and Food & Nutrition receive greater consideration, though strong proposals outside these priorities remain welcome.
Community Grants support smaller needs across Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties, including one-time events, equipment and other purchases, project startup, and specific expenses within existing programs. Together, the two opportunities allow the foundation to invest more in promising ideas while continuing to address everyday community needs.
