DACF: Field of Interest Grants

The Dickinson Area Community Foundation offers grants through various funds aimed at supporting 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in Dickinson County and nearby areas. These funds target veterans, community health, civic improvements, and arts, ensuring a wide range of support for local initiatives. Organizations can apply for funding to enhance resources, health programs, and educational services, fostering community development and welfare across Michigan and Wisconsin.

The Dickinson Area Community Foundation is a permanent, charitable endowment created by the community, for the community. The Foundation is made up of 101 charitable funds, each named and designated by donors to benefit the area.
Grants are available from the following funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and agencies or organizations affiliated with non-taxable organizations (i.e., schools, churches, cities) located in or servicing people in the Dickinson County and surrounding Michigan and Wisconsin areas.
Veterans Assistance Fund
Funds available for grants to non-profit organizations that support veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Civic Improvement Fund
Funds available for collaborative project(s) to benefit or serve the Iron Mountain, Kingsford, and Breitung Township communities. The Grant Committee includes a representative from each community.
Community Health Fund
Funds available for grants for youth and senior health-related programs (i.e., programs designed to reduce behavioral risk factors such as substance abuse, alcohol/binge drinking, smoking, and depression; and to encourage healthy activities).
Environmental Fund
Funds available for grants for projects that improve or create methods of enhancing natural resources in the region.
Fine Arts Fund
Funds available for grants for projects in the area of theatrical, musical, and performing arts.
Health Care Fund
Funds available for grants for programs involved in prevention, primary physical health care, educational, and other health related services.
Homeless Prevention Fund
Funds available for grants for programs that provide assistance to people in need to prevent loss of homes
Hunger Fund
Funds available for grants to organizations that provide food to people in need.
Iron Mountain/Kingsford Kellogg Youth Fund
Funds available for granting to applicants from the Iron Mountain/Kingsford area by the Iron Mountain/Kingsford Youth Advisory Committee (YACs) for youth-related programs.

Eligibility

Grants are available from the above funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and agencies or organizations affiliated with non-taxable organizations (i.e., schools, churches, cities) located in or servicing people in the Dickinson County area and surrounding Michigan and Wisconsin areas.