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Grant Opportunities

The Community Foundation encourages grant applications from organizations serving Mackinac Island that are tax-exempt according to Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Click below to be redirected to our Grant Application Portal and select the grant opportunity you wish to apply for.

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Our Grantmaking Processes

From Appliucation to Final Report

  • Our grantmaking process begins with our grant application. Grant application questions vary slightly based on each available grant opportunity.
  • After submitting a grant application, prospective grant partners are notified about the status of their application following our grant review process.
  • Our grant review process includes committees composed of community representatives and/or Community Foundation staff and board directors. Committee members review and discuss each grant applications, using each grant fund’s criteria to inform their decisions. All grants are approved by our Board of Trustees prior to being awarded.
  • A post-grant report is due within 6 months of a project ending date.  This report is used to understand the outcome of your project and allows us to share the successes of your project with our supporters, community partners, and the general public.

How Grant Decisions Are Made

Grant decisions are made by a committee that may include: Community Foundation staff, Community Foundation board trustees, community members, and/or donor partners. In evaluating grant applications, grant review committees give consideration to the following:

  • Grant application outcomes match the purpose of the grant/fund. 
  • The potential impact of the project on the community.
  • Opportunity for collaboration with other nonprofit or community partners.
  • Probability that the project can be implemented and sustained.
  • Other funding sources that are being leveraged.
​Additional consideration is given to grant applications that advance one or more shared priorities on the Community Needs Assessment.
Download the Application Manual
Our Grantmaking Priorities

SUN Fund Grants

For projects under $5,000, the SUN (Support Us Now) Fund is available to make smaller grants throughout the year. The SUN Fund can help organizations cover smaller, miscellaneous costs that might not require all of the details full grant application.

SUN Fund Guidelines

Fall & Spring Competitive Grants

Applicants have the opportunity to submit their applications to the Grants Distribution Committee twice a year, in Fall and Spring.

We invite 501(c)3 organizations serving Mackinac Island to download the Application Manual and apply for a grant below. Prospective grant applicants are encouraged to contact MICF to discuss their proposal and obtain more information about the grant making process.

Timeline for Competitive Grants

Fall Timeline

September 1

Fall Grant Application Portal Opens

September

Grant consultations.  Call the office to set up a time to discuss your organizations grant applications , projects and capital expenditures

October 1

Fall Grant Application Deadline

December 5

Grantees notified on awards

Spring Timeline

April 1

Spring Grant Application Portal Opens

March 1

Spring Grant Application Deadline.