Geographic Enrichment Grant Cycle
The Geographic Enrichment Grant funds collaborative, community-driven projects that address local needs and enhance quality of life in Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan.
Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Full application deadline — annual deadline: October 1 by 11:59 PM Eastern)
Funding Amounts: No minimum or maximum; applicants should request what they need. Grant size and duration (typically 1 year) determined by project scope.
Summary: Supports community-focused projects serving Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan to address local needs and enhance quality of life.
Description
The Geographic Enrichment Grant Cycle, offered by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, is designed to support impactful projects and programs that address the needs of the individual communities of Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan. The program funds initiatives that demonstrate collaboration, introduce new solutions, encourage self-sufficiency, focus on prevention, and avoid duplication of services. Grants are intended to strengthen local organizations and the communities they serve, with a focus on well-planned and comprehensive proposals that deliver lasting community impact.
Advisory Committees for each community review applications and recommend funding to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. The program encourages requests of all sizes and supports a wide range of community needs.
