The Manistee County Community Foundation seeks to support effective programs and projects that will improve life in Manistee County.
Donor Name: Manistee County Community Foundation
State: Michigan
County: Manistee County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
The purpose of the Minger Family Endowment Fund is to improve recreation opportunities and access to recreation within Manistee County through maintaining and expanding existing recreation facilities and acquiring and developing new recreation facilities.
For the purposes of this grant program:
- Recreation is defined as an activity that has a physical component (such as hiking) and/or an active outdoor, natural resources component (such as fishing).
- Facilities are defined as community centers, and other recreation amenities such as parks, trails, tracks, courts and fields for play.
- Community centers are defined as indoor facilities that provide recreation and social activities for citizens of Manistee County.
Current Funding Priorities
The MCCF Board of Directors has established current program funding priorities based on donor intent and a public survey of recreation needs within Manistee County (Manistee CountyWide Park and Recreation Plan, 2016). However, eligible projects are not limited to these funding priorities.
The following funding priorities are listed in order of importance.
- Trail Acquisition and Development: Trail acquisition and trail development that will lead to connectivity of the trail system within Manistee County and connectivity to adjacent trail systems outside of the county. This includes both non-motorized and motorized trails.
- Indoor Active and/or Outdoor Winter Recreation Opportunities: Projects that will increase opportunities for indoor active and/or outdoor winter based recreation. These include both outdoor and indoor facilities and amenities such as exercise facilities and community centers.
- Water and Fishing Access Sites: Creation of new or improved existing water access or fishing access sites that increase connectivity of existing water trails and/or address gaps in access. Examples may include kayak, canoe or boat launches and on-shore fishing opportunities.
Funding Information
- Small Grants: Minimum amount: $500; Maximum amount $5,000
- Projects must be completed within one year of grant award.
- Large Grants: Minimum amount $5,001; Maximum amount $100,000
- Projects must be completed within two years of grant award.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
- School districts
- Units of government, including recognized tribal governments
- Other tax-exempt organizations.
Eligibility of Faith-Based and Religious Institutions
MCCF may make grants to faith based organizations or religious institutions for services that address community needs or which enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
- Grants must:
- Have a clear public benefit.
- Be fully accessible to persons regardless of their individual religious creed or convictions.
- Respect diversity of religious and spiritual beliefs of all individuals.
- Not directly fund religious programs or services that require adherence to a particular religious’ belief, doctrine or creed.
Eligible Projects
- Must be located in Manistee County and benefit residents of Manistee County.
- Must be supported by the applicant’s highest governing body as indicated by the submittal of a resolution or letter.
- Must further the purpose of the Minger Family Endowment Fund and focus on one or more of the following areas.
For more information, visit MCCF.
