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: 10/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
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 them.
Funding Information
The Paddle Antrim Ripple Effect grants award $1,000–$3,000.
Examples of Funded Projects
- 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
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
Ineligibility
For more information, visit Paddle Antrim.
