Funding Amount

Up to $150,000

Deadline

March 31, 2027

356 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Infrastructure Development Grant

Overview: Matching grants up to $150,000 to support qualified infrastructure development projects. The Infrastructure Development Grant provides qualified applicants with access to working capital to support projects that strengthen the economy and enhance quality of life across the 36-county northern Michigan region.

Purpose: Grant funding is intended to advance impactful infrastructure initiatives that align with regional development priorities.

    Geographic Scope

  • Region: 36-county northern Michigan region
  • Eligible Counties: Alcona, Alger, Alpena, Antrim, Baraga, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Emmet, Gogebic, Grand Traverse, Houghton, Iosco, Iron, Kalkaska, Keweenaw, Leelanau, Luce, Mackinac, Manistee, Marquette, Menominee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Ontonagon, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Schoolcraft, Wexford

    Focus Areas

  • Sports-related infrastructure development projects
  • Projects that promote sports development within northern Michigan

    Application Process

  • Two-Stage Process: Letter of Intent (LOI) required first, followed by full application if invited
  • LOI Submission Deadline: March 31 annually
  • Applications are reviewed annually

    Contact Information

  • Contact: Susie Fox
  • Email: sfox@greatlakessc.org

Background

The program aims to support and enhance qualified sports-related infrastructure development projects within the 36-county northern Michigan region.

How to Apply

Application Process

Step 1: Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission

Submit a Letter of Intent to initiate the application process:

1. Project Overview: Provide a concise overview of your infrastructure development project
2. Funding Request: Clearly state the amount of funding you are requesting and detail how the funds will be utilized
3. Project Timeline: Outline the anticipated timeline for project implementation, including key milestones and completion dates
4. Impact: Describe how your project will benefit and promote sports development within the northern Michigan region
5. Location Verification: Confirm project is located in 36-county northern Michigan region
6. Additional Funding: Indicate whether awarded funding would fully enable the project or if additional funding would be required

Step 2: Full Application (if invited after LOI review)

  • Projects are reviewed for eligibility and alignment prior to full application invitation
  • Full application details not provided in website content

Required Information for LOI:

  • Applicant name (First, Last)

  • Organization name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • County location (select from 36-county list)

  • Funding amount requested (maximum $150,000)

  • Project overview

  • Funding utilization details

  • Project timeline with milestones

  • Impact description
  • Submission Method: Web form

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-developmentrecreation

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