Environment & Land Use Cycle
This grant funds innovative projects in Charlevoix County that promote environmental education, protection, restoration, and sustainability, with a focus on lasting community impact.
Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Environment & Land Use Cycle full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; applicants request what is needed for their project. Typical grant period is one year.
Summary: Supports projects advancing environmental education, protection, restoration, and sustainability in Charlevoix County and the Lake Charlevoix Watershed.
Key Information: A cash contribution from the applicant organization is expected for all proposals.
Description
The Environment & Land Use Cycle is an annual grant program of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation. Its purpose is to support initiatives focused on environmental education, protection, restoration, and sustainability within Charlevoix County and the Lake Charlevoix Watershed. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate collaboration, address new or existing needs with innovative approaches, and have the potential for lasting positive community impact. Proposals are evaluated based on alignment with environmental goals, inclusion in community plans, organizational capacity, and the strength and comprehensiveness of the proposal.
