Funding Amount

US $250 - US $1,500

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with an annual availability starting in January and a deadline of December 15th.”

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Overview

C3F: Mini Grants (formerly SUN Fund)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Amount: US $250 - US $1,500
Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Summary

The C3F Mini Grants, offered by the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, support small-scale projects that address unexpected needs or enhance organizational capacity. Applications are accepted year-round, with an annual availability starting in January and a deadline of December 15th. Interested applicants must consult with a C3F staff member before submitting their proposals. This flexible funding opportunity is ideal for organizations looking to implement timely initiatives.

Overview

Note: There is a rolling deadline for Mini Grants, so applications are accepted at any time throughout the year. The application will be made available annually in early January and will be accepted at any point until December 15th of the current year. Applicants must first discuss their proposal with a C3F staff member to gain access to the application Mini Grants

Eligibility

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What Charlevoix County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
88
Total given
$3.41M
Median grant
$17K
Range
$5,600–$506K
  • By dollars: Michigan 97%, Minnesota 1%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Charlevoix, MI; East Jordan, MI; Petoskey, MI.
  • 49% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Bay Area Substance Education · Charlevoix, MI

    General operations

    $506K

  • Womens Resource Center of No · Petoskey, MI

    General operations and program supp

    $240K

  • Crooked Tree Arts Council · Petoskey, MI

    General operations and programs

    $221K

  • Beaver Island Rural Health Ce · Beaver Island, MI

    General operations & repairs

    $164K

  • Little Traverse Conservancy · Harbor Springs, MI

    Land purchase and operations

    $143K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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