| Mackinac Island Community Foundation trustees and staff are pleased to announce recent grant decisions totaling $98,048 supporting projects and programs on Mackinac Island. Below is a brief summary of each award. “With the incredible support of our donors, the community continues to support organizations responding to community needs,” says Executive Director, Stephanie McGreevy. “We thank all of the volunteers, board members, and nonprofit professionals making a difference on Mackinac Island.” Upper Peninsula Arts and Culture Alliance | $1,000 Support for an Upper Peninsula Economic Impact Study. Mackinac Island Public Library | $3,500 Support for a Technology Upgrade and New Computers. Starling Shakespeare Company | $11,090 Support for the 2024 Mackinac Island Shakespeare Festival. Mackinac Arts Council | $20,000 Support for International Employee Celebrations. Mackinac Connect Foundation | $6,000 Support for Mackinac Connect Employee Events. Mackinac Island Public School | $4,998 Support for Supporting English Learners in Content and Language Development. Mackinac Island Public School | $4,250 Support for Supporting Positive Behavior at Mackinac Island Public School. City of Mackinac Island | $681 Support for Great Turtle Park Beautification. City of Mackinac Island | $1,000 Support to purchase Grass Seed. Mackinac State Historic Parks | $2,000 Support for a Natural Resources Intern. Mackinac Straits Raptor Watch | $12,664 Support for 2024 Mackinac Island Hawk Count. Cheboygan Life Support/Mackinac EMS | $8,800 Support for TECC High Threat Training for EMS/Fire/LEO. Cheboygan Life Support/Mackinac EMS | $14,738 Support for a Stryker Electric Stair Chair. Ste. Anne’s Catholic Church | $3,500 Support for Meals on Snowmobiles. McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation | $1,500 Support for McLaren Northern Michigan’s Patient Assistance Program. Mackinac Island Recreation Department | $2,327 Support for Recreation and Programming Supplies. |
MICF Announces 2023 Fall Grant Awards
