Recent Grants
geographic enrichment GRANTS Awarded
We're excited to share that in October we responded to grant requests from nonprofit partners in four geographic areas in Charlevoix County. Thanks to our dedicated donors who look to us to make a difference close to home, grants have been awarded to nonprofits who will work to improve the quality of life on Beaver Island and in Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan. In all, $176,193 in grants were awarded during the Geographic Enrichment cycle.
In Boyne City, four organizations were awarded a total of $33,869. The Boyne Citizen, a local nonprofit news source for the Boyne area, received support for professional writers and editorial and bookkeeping services. Boyne District Library Children's Services will host a "Family Battle of the Books," which will meet once a month for four months, starting in January of 2025. A grant to the City of Boyne City supports the Community Heart & Soul initiative—a grass-roots program which emphasizes broad, locally-driven community engagement. The Boyne Valley Community Greenhouse will be expanding to offer a community space with a classroom and commercial kitchen for teaching people how to cook, preserve, and store their local harvest.
In Charlevoix, four organizations were awarded a total of $39,425. Funds to Charlevoix Township will support an engineering study and conceptual site plan which will allow the Township to begin the planning to improve access for all people at Charlevoix Township Park. Charlevoix Circle of Arts received support for its community outreach programs, particularly welcoming youth and lower-income families. The Charlevoix Historical Society will update their technology to keep up with the demands of their mission, which is to enrich Charlevoix culture through preservation, education, and engaging experiences celebrating our history. A grant to the Bergmann Center supports the necessary upgrading of internet equipment and connections to improve efficiency for all staff.
In East Jordan, five organizations were awarded a total of $70,275. A grant to the City of East Jordan supports park upgrades and amenities, such as lighting and memorial benches, as part of the current Memorial Park Improvements Project. Friends of the Jordan River Watershed received support for a professional redesign of the permanent, outdoor, year-round Jordan River flatboat exhibit that will better stand up to the elements and further inform visitors of this important legacy in local history. Training Wheels Childcare Center will purchase a play structure called the "Smart Play Nook" to provide sensory, motor skill, cognitive, and social skill engagement for children 6 months and older. East Jordan High School will use their grant to make improvements to the community auditorium space, thus improving the audience experience at both school and community events and performances. Grant funds to The Depot Jordan Valley Teen Center will help to purchase and install appropriate fencing to increase the safety and security of East Jordan teens.
Finally, on Beaver Island, six organizations were awarded a total of $32,624. A grant to the Beaver Island Wildlife Club supports the building of a larger, ADA-compliant pier that will extend further into Lake Genesereth, ensuring that individuals of all physical abilities have the opportunity to enjoy fishing at one of the Island’s most beloved inland lakes. The Beaver Island Performing Arts Alliance grant supports a holiday concert for the community followed by an in-school performance and educational programming at the Beaver Island Community School in December. Grant funds to Tunes Music Makers will allow the organization to bring in an Indigenous fiddle instructor and to continue offering music lessons for children. The Beaver Island Historical Society will renovate the “Miss Bay City”, a trap net fishing boat, into an interactive museum exhibit. A Beaver Island Rural Health Center grant will replace obsolete equipment, such as office desk chairs, to make office operations more efficient and improve office morale. Funds to the Little Traverse Conservancy will support the purchase and protection of 40 acres of wetland property on the Island.
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LIST OF RECENT GRANTS
When you give to Community Grantmaking Funds, you are providing for current and future projects happening right here at home. With grant cycles throughout the year, nonprofit partners, schools, and individual communities working in Charlevoix County have the opportunity to seek support for worthwhile places, programs, and projects.
For a complete list of grant awards, and additional information (summaries) about each grant, click on the links below.
2024 Geographic Enrichment Grant Awards (for Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan)
2024 Community Priorities Grant Awards
2024 Environment & Land Use Grant Awards
2024 Arts & Culture Grant Awards
2023 Urgent Needs Grant Awards
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