Field of Interest Grant Program

The Field of Interest grant program is designed to support specific causes, populations, or geographic areas. Donor Name: Keweenaw Area Community Foundation State: Michigan County: Baraga County (MI), Houghton County (MI), Keweenaw County (MI), Ontonagon County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $3,000.00 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: These funds are dedicated to supporting a diverse range of community-focused initiatives. Community Impact Fund: supports programs or projects that tackle community challenges and seize opportunities. They welcome projects in areas like the environment, arts, volunteer efforts, music, women and girls’ initiatives, recreation, community development, social services, and overall quality of life improvements. Maximum request: $3,000. CLK Youth Hockey Fund: Supports youth hockey in the Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw area. Maximum request: $2,300. David Wiitanen & Slim McLean Memorial Youth Hockey Fund: Supports youth hockey in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Maximum request: $2,800. Environmental Fund: Supports projects or programs related to environmental topics, including public health, community development, environmental stewardship education, public policy, planning, water, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. Maximum request: $2,600. Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund: Supports local historical preservation or education projects in Houghton County. Maximum request: $1,200. Joe Freed Empowerment Fund: Supports programs and projects that empower individuals with mental and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities. Maximum request: $4,200. Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Fund: Supports cross-country skiing programs or projects in Houghton or Keweenaw County. Maximum request: $2,500. Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund: Supports new or existing programs that directly benefit youth in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Maximum request: $9,300. Copper Shores Community Wellness and Recreation Fund: Supports programs or projects that promote physical activity, healthy nutrition, and expand outdoor recreational resources, with a special focus for 2024 on enhancing access to outdoor recreation through universal design and making activities more accessible to under-resourced families and individuals. This fund is available for projects in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon Counties. Maximum request: $40,000. Grant Period All projects should take place within one year of the award. Eligibility Criteria  Grants are available for: 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organizations: These are public charities with tax-exempt status. Educational Institutions: Schools and other educational groups. Governmental Institutions: Local governments like townships, counties, and villages. Religious Institutions: Churches and similar organizations. Note: Grants cannot be given to individuals. Grants must be used for charitable purposes. Grants should support programs or projects in Keweenaw and Houghton Counties – unless stated otherwise. Grants must follow the KCF non-discrimination policy. Grants cannot be used for political campaigns or to influence government decisions. For more information, visit KACF.