ICCF: Community Improvement Grants

ICCF: Community Improvement Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Summary

The ICCF Community Improvement Grants support projects addressing education, human services, workforce development, and environmental initiatives that benefit Iosco County residents. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) non-profits, government entities, schools, and universities. Grants can reach up to $10,000 per cycle, with final reporting required. Notably, projects cannot receive funding for two consecutive cycles and must not promote religious beliefs or support individuals. This program aims to enhance community well-being and sustainability.

Overview

Application Guidelines Community Improvement Grant Focus Areas In 2018, the ICCF Board of Directors identified several areas of interest for grantmaking. Preference for funding may be given to projects that address needs in the following areas: Education: parenting skills programs, STEM programs, entrepreneurship & business skills, and trade schools programs;Human Services: mental health programs, child abuse prevention programs, and homelessness programs;Workforce Development: programs which bring or retain quality employees, employers, and provide training;Environment: Great Lakes education and protection; water quality programs; plastics reduction; and recycling programs. Grants for all types of charitable programs will be considered for funding; however, preference may be given to those that fall within the scope of our Iosco County Grantmaking Focus. Applicants may submit requests up to a maximum of $10,000 per application cycle unless otherwise indicated. If your organization is awarded a grant, a check for the full amount of the grant will be sent within two weeks of the date of grant approval, provided your organization's executive director has signed and submitted the grant agreement (emailed at the time of grant award notification). Final grant reporting is required.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organization must be one of the following:a federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizationa government entityschool districtcollege or universitychurchProject must directly benefit residents of the Iosco county

Ineligibility

No program may be funded for more than two (2) consecutive grant cycles or two (2) years, whichever is longer.Projects must not be for religious programs or promote a particular faith.Projects must not support individuals.