Community Grants
Charlevoix County Community Foundation funds nonprofit projects in environment, arts, and community research to benefit Charlevoix County, Michigan through multiple annual grant cycles.
Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Geographic Enrichment) | November 1, 2026 (Youth Needs) | December 15, 2026 (Mini Grants, Urgent Needs, Housing Solutions - final 2026 deadline) | March 1, 2027 (Environment & Land Use, Arts & Culture) | May 1, 2027 (Community Priorities)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $500–$10,000 (most cycles); Mini Grants up to $1,500; decision timelines 2–4 weeks (Mini/Urgent/Housing), 1 month (others); most grants are one year in duration.
Summary: Multiple annual and ongoing grant cycles fund nonprofit projects benefiting Charlevoix County across arts, environment, housing, youth, urgent needs, and more.
Key Information: All applicants must begin with a phone call with C3F staff before receiving access to the online application.
Description
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation offers several distinct grant cycles annually to strengthen nonprofit organizations and address a wide range of local needs in Charlevoix County, Michigan. Funding is available for initiatives in Arts & Culture, Environment & Land Use, Community Priorities, Geographic Enrichment, Youth Needs, Housing Solutions, and Medical Needs, as well as ongoing Mini Grants and Urgent Needs grants open year-round. The foundation’s mission is to foster community well-being by supporting projects that directly benefit Charlevoix County residents.
