Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • Eligible applicants: non‐profit charitable organizations who are recognized under section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS code and who serve residents in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle.
  • Schools, churches, and government agencies are also eligible.

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Grants to religious organizations will be considered only if they serve the general public and do not have religious overtones of a sectarian nature.
  • Grants are made for future projects only.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Grants are not made to individuals.
  • Not eligible: The Community Foundation discourages repeated applications for sustained funding of programs.

Overview

The Women's Giving Circle Grant, established in 2006, supports projects vital to women in northeast Michigan. This endowed fund enables both women and men from Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle counties to contribute to initiatives that create lasting community impact. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, schools, and government agencies, ensuring diverse opportunities for funding. Grants focus on future projects, emphasizing community benefit over individual support.

The Women's Giving Circle (WGC) was established in late 2006 to create an endowed fund for supporting issues important to women in northeast Michigan. As the endowed fund grows, so does the annual amount awarded in grants...forever!
Specific grant focus: projects or programs that support issues important to women in the northeast Michigan counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants: non‐profit charitable organizations who are recognized under section 501 (c)(3) of the IRS code and who serve residents in the counties of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle. Schools, churches, and government agencies are also eligible.Grants to religious organizations will be considered only if they serve the general public and do not have religious overtones of a sectarian nature.Grants are made for future projects only.

Ineligibility

Grants are not made to individuals.The Community Foundation discourages repeated applications for sustained funding of programs.

What Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
2
Total given
$2.11M
Median grant
$1.06M
Range
$11K–$2.1M
IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Women

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