Skip to Main Content High Contrast Mode: Off

Charlevoix County Community Foundation

► ► ► New Program Launch - Pick a Project Grant Catalog 

Make a Difference Close to Home

John Doskoch Photography

pick a project grant catalog

Connection to Charlevoix County shows up in different forms, whether you were born here, you're raising kids here, or you've spent thirty summers coming back. Underneath it all is the same feeling,the people and places of Charlevoix County matter to us.

Pick a Project turns that feeling into real community progress. We do the work of identifying current needs, so you can pick a project that matches what you already care about most. Give what feels right to you, big or small, and you're helping move that project forward for a community we all care about.

 

The Pick a Project giving window is open from September 15 to November 15.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CURRENT GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR SUPPORT

About Us

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is dedicated to inspiring generosity to drive positive change for the people and places in our area, now and forever. We are passionate about enhancing all aspects of life in our communities to ensure everyone can live, grow, and thrive here.

Learn More


General News
A New Year for YAC 2026-2027
Nov 10, 2026

The YAC is a group of talented and committed Charlevoix County high school students hailing from Beaver Island, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, and East Jordan.

 

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Friends of the Boyne River - Treasure Hunt
Nov 10, 2026

A recent C3F Environment & Land Use grant is helping visitors discover the wonders of the Boyne Nature Area in a whole new way!

General News
Giving for the Long Term
Nov 10, 2026

Community needs are constantly evolving. Our unrestricted Community Endowment gives us the flexibility to respond where support is needed most, addressing the greatest opportunities and challenges as they arise.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Manna Food Project - Mobile Pantry
Nov 10, 2026

Thanks to a recent Urgent Needs grant, The Manna Food Project is expanding access to healthy food across Charlevoix County.

 

General News
2026 National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Nov 10, 2026

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a reminder that estate planning is about more than financial assets. It's about the values you want to pass on and the impact you hope to make for future generations.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Crooked Tree Arts Center - Kitchen Remodel
Nov 10, 2026

Thanks to a recent Community Priorities Grant, culinary classes at Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey are becoming more accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for everyone.

General News
Buy Low. Give High.
Nov 10, 2026

As year-end approaches, many donors are looking for ways to maximize both their charitable impact and tax benefits. One often-overlooked strategy is donating appreciated stock instead of cash. If you've held stock that has increased in value for more than a year, a gift of stock can help support the causes you care about while offering significant tax advantages.

General News
National Estate Planning Awareness Week
Oct 19, 2026

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is a reminder that estate planning is about more than financial assets. It's about the values you want to pass on and the impact you hope to make for future generations.

General News
2026-2027 Leadership Learning Lab
Oct 19, 2026

Introducing the Leadership Learning Lab class of 2026-2027, which includes our very own Communications and Development staffer Pam Decker. 

General News
Pick a Project - Let's Make It Happen
Oct 19, 2026

What do you want to happen in Charlevoix County?

Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography

Make a Gift

We believe the act of giving, in any amount, strengthens communities by offering connection, fostering unity, and spreading kindness with every gift.

Together with donors, we are a force for good that’s both meaningful and enduring.

Ways to Give

PRIORITY GIVING

  • Community Priorities
  • Arts and Culture
  • Environment
  • Geographic Enrichment
  • Urgent Needs
  • Youth Needs
Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

We strive to understand the funding gaps in our region, respond to needs when they arise, and leverage resources for greater outcomes.

We value our partnerships and organizations are encouraged to reach out to our staff anytime to discuss upcoming needs and grant ideas. 

Learn More

Beaver Island High School Graduates

Scholarship Opportunities

Investing in our youth is a longstanding C3F priority. By supporting students pursuing higher education we continue youth development beyond high school—making the future brighter for hundreds of local young adults. 

APPLY TODAY

LEAVE A Legacy

A future gift is meaningful philanthropy almost anyone can do.

We can help you customize your future gift to support the causes and organizations that are important to you.

LEARN MORE                                

Walloon Lake Association
To Top of page