[Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation](https://www.phsacf.org)

Rolling

Typical support per family is ~$150; fund supports 40+ families annually via partner organizations.

Provides flexible, ongoing support to Emmet County health and human service organizations to address urgent basic needs for residents in crisis.

--- ## Description The Essential Needs Fund is a permanent endowment established by the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation to support health and human service organizations in Emmet County, Michigan. The fund is designed to help local residents facing crisis situations by enabling partner organizations to provide rapid assistance for basic needs such as housing, utilities, food, and transportation. By offering flexible resources, the fund ensures that vulnerable community members receive timely support during emergencies or critical hardships. --- ## Due Dates - Rolling (applications accepted at any time) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical assistance provided is approximately $150 per family. - The fund supports over 40 families annually through grants to partner organizations. - Funding is ongoing and sustained through the permanent endowment; specific grant amounts may vary based on organizational needs and available resources. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be health and human service organizations serving residents of Emmet County, Michigan. - Grants are not awarded directly to individuals; support is provided through designated partner organizations. - Organizations must be able to quickly deploy funds to address urgent needs of their clients. --- ## Application Process - Interested organizations should contact the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation staff to discuss eligibility and application procedures. - Applications or requests are accepted on a rolling basis. - For more information or to initiate the process, organizations can reach out via phone, email, or the contact form on the foundation’s website. --- ## Additional Information - The Essential Needs Fund was created to address the high percentage of Emmet County residents living in poverty or at risk of hardship. - The fund is maintained as a permanent endowment, ensuring ongoing support for the community. - Donations to the endowment are encouraged to sustain and expand its impact. --- ## External Links - [Essential Needs Fund Program Page](https://www.phsacf.org/grants/what-we-fund/essential-needs-fund) - [Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation](https://www.phsacf.org) - [Contact the Foundation](https://www.phsacf.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |-------------|------------------------------------------| | Phone | 231-348-5820 | | Email | info@phsacf.org | | Address | 1349 US-131 Suite A, Petoskey, MI 49770 | | Web Contact | [Contact Form](https://www.phsacf.org/contact) |

Essential Needs Fund

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