The Paddle Antrim is accepting applications for its Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program.
Donor Name: Paddle Antrim
State: Michigan
County: Antrim County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $200 – $2,000
Details:
Paddle Antrim is a 501(c) 3 non-profit corporation founded in 2014. Paddle Antrim Board of Directors is comprised local leaders dedicated to vibrant communities and celebrated waterways. Their mission is to protect their water resources by using paddle sports to connect people to their waterways. Through stewardship, education, improved water trail access, and promotion of their waterways they will increase water resources protection and enhance the economic vitality of the region. They value stewardship of their waterways and protect them through on the ground projects and education. They value access to the waterways and work to promote and improve access sites for universal access to all. They value celebrating their waterways and enjoy their water resources through all types of paddling sports. They value a strong local economy in Northern Michigan and support their local businesses and communities. They value partnerships and act as a conduit to help provide important information about their resources to their communities and visitors. They value their board members, staff, volunteers, and friends in their communities and work to build stronger relationships to do great things.
Paddle Antrim’s Ripple Effect mini-grant program is funded from a portion of income earned through classes and events to support other community groups whose values, goals and desired impacts align with theirs.
Funding Information
The total amount of the grants they award will vary from year to year. They award $1,000 – $3,000 per grant cycle (Fall and Spring). Paddle Antrim Board will use its discretion to make modest and meaningful gifts generally between $200 – $2,000. Each application will be evaluated on its merit and prudent use of funds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Units of government within the Chain of Lakes Watershed area and adjacent watersheds which impact Antrim County.
- Michigan-based non-profit groups who serve the Chain of Lakes Watershed and adjacent watersheds which impact Antrim County.
Examples of Projects
Examples of projects they might consider funding include:
- Stream bank or road-stream crossing restoration work
- Aquatic invasive species management efforts
- Land acquisition costs and/or construction projects that improve launch sites or launch site amenities for paddlers, such as restroom facilities, kayak storage racks, changing areas, picnic areas, drinking water access, directional signage that help to link launch areas to main streets and community services, etc.
- Educational workshops, programs, or communication and outreach initiatives that reach target audiences whose individual and collective choices and decisions will impact water quality in the Chain of Lakes.
For more information, visit Paddle Antrim.
