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The Manistee County Community Foundation seeks to support effective programs and projects that will improve life in Manistee County. Interested applicants are encouraged to review the grant information below and to contact Foundation staff at 231-723-7269 or grants@manisteefoundation.org to discuss their project.
Grant Inquiry Form
The first step in seeking a grant is to complete a Grant Inquiry Form. Grant Inquiry Forms are accepted at any time throughout the year. Foundation staff will respond within two weeks about the eligibility of the project for funding from the Foundation. If the project is eligible under a currently open grant cycle, Foundation staff will send a link to a grant application form. Complete a Grant Inquiry Form . View a Sample Grant Inquiry Form.
2022 Grant Cycles
The Foundation will accept grant applications according to the following grant cycles and application deadlines during 2022.
- April 15, 2022 Application Deadline (funding decisions by June 30, 2022)
- October 17, 2022 Application Deadline (funding decisions by December 31, 2022)
Grant requests under $5,000 may be submitted at any time for consideration under the Minger Family Endowment Fund and funding decisions will generally be made within 45 days.
Grant Programs
Minger Family Endowment Fund Grant Program
Grant applications will be considered for projects that improve recreation opportunities (active and/or outdoor) and access to recreation within Manistee County through maintaining and expanding existing recreation facilities and acquiring and developing new recreation facilities.
Review the Minger Family Endowment Fund Grant Guidelines
View a Sample Minger Family Endowment Fund Grant Application
Limitless Fund & Field of Interest Fund Grant Program
Grant applications that improve any area of life with the exception of active and/or outdoor recreation are eligible under this grant program. In addition, Field of Interest Funds of the Foundation may also consider funding grant applications submitted under this cycle. Please note that the maximum grant request amount has been increased to $10,000.
Review the Limitless Fund & Field of Interest Fund Grant Guidelines
View a Sample Limitless Fund & Field of Interest Fund Grant Application
Project Budget Form
View a Sample Project Budget Form
Grant Reporting Forms
MCCF Interim Grant Report Form
To request a Final Financial Report Form, or for other assistance with any grant forms email: grants@manisteefoundation.org.