Funding Amount

Up to $18,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Funder: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF)

Geographic Scope: Isabella County, Michigan

Mission: Enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and for generations to come, by attracting and holding permanent endowed funds from a wide range of donors, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.

Focus Areas:

  • Human services

  • Cultural arts

  • Education

  • Recreational activities

  • Environmental issues

  • Civic affairs

  • Childcare

  • Food and shelter

  • Mental health services

  • Clothing and books

  • Medical support for families

  • Autism services
  • Eligibility:

  • Charitable nonprofit organizations

  • Schools

  • Units of government
  • Award Information:

  • Up to $18,000 per grant

  • Nearly $145,000 awarded in fall 2024 to nearly two dozen grants

  • Approximately $125,961 awarded in 2020 to 24 organizations

  • Nearly $59,000 awarded in competitive grants (July 2020)
  • Grant Frequency: Twice a year (semi-annual)

    Process:

  • Applications assessed by Grants Review Committee

  • Voted on by Board of Trustees

  • Funded by investment earnings on more than 330 endowments created by local donors
  • Contact Information:

  • Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

  • 306 South University Avenue

  • Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

  • Phone: (989) 773-7322

  • Website: mpacf.org
  • Funding Sources: Multiple endowed funds including:

  • Community Impact Fund

  • Kellogg Youth Fund

  • Women's Initiative Fund

  • Isabella County Health Improvement Fund

  • Various named family and community funds
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Visit mpacf.org for complete grant guidelines and application requirements
    2. Submit application materials to the Foundation
    3. Applications are assessed by the Grants Review Committee
    4. Board of Trustees votes on approved applications
    5. Grants are awarded twice per year

    For specific application deadlines and detailed instructions, contact the Foundation at (989) 773-7322 or visit the website.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshuman-servicesartseducationyouth-programsmental-healthautismdaycarefoodcommunity-services

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