County of Alpena is seeking applications for the 2027 Youth & Recreation Grant.
Donor Name: County of Alpena
State: Michigan
County: Alpena County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Alpena County welcomes relevant 501(c) 3 organizations to apply for funds which are awarded on a calendar year basis.
Grant Period
All projects must be started after January 1, 2027 and completed and paid for by December 31, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be recognized as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit charitable organization. Schools & government entities are also eligible. First-time applicants must provide copies of bylaws, operating procedures and operating board structure, including a primary contact person and board treasurer;
- Abide by the County of Alpena’s accountability standards (attached) for nonprofit organizations;
- Submit a fully completed application, including budget and budget narrative (May 1 or before);
- Present your program/project proposal to the Youth & Recreation Committee, as scheduled;
- A copy of Liability Insurance wlll be required by the County if application is approved;
- Attend a mandatory Y&R Meeting on December 3, 2026 to fulfill your funding contract in order to obtain funding. Non-attendance may result in forfeiture of grant funds.
- Complete a Funding Report (including photos) at the culmination of your project/program.
- All reimbursement requests must be received by January 15, 2028.
To be considered, grants must:
- Provide recreational benefits to citizens of Alpena County;
- Be typed on this application form and three-hole punched;
- Contain the original 3-hole punched application and nine (9) additional 3-hole punched copies;
- Provide estimates, quotes or other pertinent information that support your request;
For more information, visit County of Alpena.


