Keweenaw Community Foundation Grants

A one-time grant round from the KCF Youth Advisory Council for fall 2026, totalling $50,000: $45,000 from the Trust for Civic Life plus $5,000 from YAC's own budget. It funds projects that bring people together and create meaningful connections within and across local communities. The grants page FAQ says the maximum award for a single project is $10,000. Applicants are told about decisions by the end of November 2026, and awardees are announced on December 1, 2026. Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and community organizations serving Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties; Grants cannot be made to individuals; Grants must be used for charitable purposes; Grants may not be used for a political campaign or to support attempts to influence any government body; Grants must comply with KCF's Non-Discrimination Policy; Complete the grant application in full and include the letter of determination of 501(c)(3) status if required; Organizations may submit two or more projects if they are unique and distinct from one another; The same project may also be submitted to the Fall Grant Cycle; if the project is awarded the full amount from the Fall Grant Cycle, it will not be considered for the Community Connection Grant; Maximum award for a single project is $10,000; Grants should be distributed within twelve (12) months from the award date or the grant will be rescinded; funds must be requested when needed; A report with the grant number is required within 30 days of funds being disbursed or of the project being completed. Geography served: Baraga County, Michigan; Houghton County, Michigan; Keweenaw County, Michigan; Ontonagon County, Michigan. Deadline: November 1, 2026, 11:30 pm EST: Grant application closes.