How much funding does Essential Needs Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Essential Needs Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Essential Needs Fund

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Essential Needs Fund

Overview: Established in 2016 as a permanent endowed fund to provide sustainable support for health and human service organizations serving individuals and families facing financial hardship in Emmet County.

Geographic Scope: Emmet County, MI

Purpose: Support health and human service organizations so they can establish and maintain "essential need" dollars for times when their clients need important and quick assistance.

Community Need:

36% of Emmet County residents either live in poverty or are a paycheck away from experiencing hardship

Families forced to choose between paying rent or utility bills; buying gas to get to work or food to feed family

Aging population on fixed incomes without room for extra expenses

Unexpected medical bills or car trouble can create crisis situations

Impact:

On average, 40 families receive assistance through these funds annually

Typical amount of support approximately $150 per family

Serves as critical lifeline for clients

Eligible Applicants:

Health and human service organizations in Emmet County

Organizations serving individuals and families facing financial hardship

Funding: Distributed through partnership health and human service organizations rather than direct individual grants. Fund income supports ongoing assistance programs.

Contact:

Community Foundation staff

Phone: 231-348-5820

Address: 1349 US-131 Suite A, Petoskey, MI 49770

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm