Mini Grants
Charlevoix County Community Foundation Mini Grants fund innovative, small-scale projects by nonprofits, schools, and municipalities to address community needs with an emphasis on impact and new approaches.
Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Due Dates: December 15, 2026: Final application deadline — applications accepted on a rolling basis until December 15 each year
Funding Amounts: $250–$1,500 per grant; approximately $20,000 available annually; grant period is 6 months
Summary: Supports small-scale, innovative, or capacity-building projects for nonprofits, schools, and municipalities serving Charlevoix County with a quick turnaround and flexible timing.
Description
These Mini Grants are designed to empower nonprofits, schools, and municipalities serving Charlevoix County, Michigan, by funding small-scale projects, addressing unanticipated needs or opportunities, and assisting with capacity building. The program offers a streamlined process and smaller funding amounts, enabling a wide range of organizations to benefit quickly and flexibly. Projects funded through this program typically demonstrate innovation, collaboration, or new approaches to community needs, with an emphasis on organizational and community impact.
