Spring 2024 Grants Awarded

$12,000 to replace food pantry vehicle.

$7,600 to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for elders.

$3,500 to bring American Spirituals concerts to Northern Michigan audiences.

$10,500 for their Connect Youth to Mentorship program.

$3,200 to introduce music classes for cognitively impaired students.

$5,000 to explore the life and work of C.S. Lewis at the 2024 festival.

$8,421 to transport field crews with the purchase of a reliable vehicle.

$6,460 to cultivate curiosity through place-based STEAM experiences.

$5,000 to expand biking programs for students with special needs.

$1,405 to support the social and emotional well-being of English language learners.

$2,500 to improve safety and efficiency with self-mixing chemical system.

$7,150 to create safe visitation and custodial exchanges for families.

$5,000 to help families with newborns access essential items.

$4,500 to implement can and bottle recycling in city parks.

$10,000 to create inviting community space for the recovery community.

$10,500 to restore critical Maple River wetlands.

$5,750 to improve disc golf tee pads at Camp Petosega.

$10,000 to explore the history, identity, and placehood of Michigan through art.

$8,765 to expand Emmet County event recycling services.

$3,500 to solidify the future for a transformative therapeutic program.

$2,500 to build community by showcasing local artists along an art trail.

$10,000 to produce a community collaborative concert.

$9,300 to enable quality preschool experiences for all children.

$8,500 to restore historic Shay locomotive.

$7,943 to purchase equipment to streamline the annual festival.

$5,600 to repair baseball and softball fields for Opening Day plan.

$1,400 to unleash cardboard creations with invenTABLEs.

$5,400 to develop the future leaders of Michigan.

$15,000 to reduce stigma and improve crisis interventions for suicide prevention.

$4,000 to experience the joy of caroling through holiday concerts.

$7,500 to expand Black Hole Nature Preserve.

$5,875 to provide scholarships for sailing instruction to Emmet County youth.

$15,000 to provide high-quality nutrition for a major local food pantry.

$10,000 to expand nurse intern program for local nursing students.

$1,500 to build awareness and resources for dyslexia.

$16,000 to repair roof at Mary Margaret House for women and children.

$10,552 to improve the safety of players and security of equipment.

$3,280 to modernize outdated computer equipment.

$5,000 to support the wellness of youth experiencing severe emotional disturbances.

$1,500 to create a strategic plan to create and preserve affordable housing in Northern Michigan.

$6,000 to build a resilient economy and diverse opportunities in Northern Michigan.

$4,500 to provide students access to skills-building out-of-school programs.

$15,000 to support critical infrastructure for affordable homes in Meadowlands Subdivision.

$12,725 to rebuild the Lady Hornets basketball program.

$1,250 to enhance outdoor and indoor learning for preschoolers.

$15,000 to enhance community film series experience with updated equipment.

$4,100 to expand outdoor and environmental education for young learners.

$4,235 to improve club operations with new management software.

$15,000 to install solar array at Petoskey High School.

$6,000 to build on a strong foundation through thoughtful planning. 

Invest in a safe storage trailer for instruments and audio equipment.

$15,000 to equip first responders to save lives.

$6,500 to provide a place to stay for families facing medical treatment far from home.

$8,000 to provide housing and transportation support for people in need.

$7,500 to promote pride and ownership with streetscape improvements in Alanson.

$5,600 to purchase preserve maintenance and organizational vehicle.