Joe Freed Empowerment Fund Grant

The Joe Freed Empowerment Fund offers $6,000 in grants to support programs empowering individuals with mental or developmental disabilities in the Copper Country. Managed by the Keweenaw Community Foundation, this initiative is part of a larger $50,000 allocation aimed at addressing various community needs. The fund seeks proposals from eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities, ensuring compliance with the KCF Non-discrimination Policy.

KCF Granting
The Keweenaw Community Foundation’s fall grant application opens September 1, offering support for initiatives that strengthen the Copper Country.
In addition to seeking proposals in specific interest areas (detailed below), KCF has allocated $50,000 from our growing Community Impact Fund to support impactful projects across all fields of community need. Thanks to a special gift from generous donors, our Community Impact Fund is at its strongest point yet, allowing us to respond to a wide range of community needs. As the fund continues to grow, even more grants will be available in the future. This brings the total available for granting this fall to over $115,000!
$6,000 available from the Joe Freed Empowerment Fund for programs and projects that empower individuals with mental or developmental disabilities to thrive as valued members of the Copper Country community.

Eligibility

Grants are made to the following organizations:

• Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charities
• Educational institutions
• Governmental institutions, including tribal

Religious institutionsGrants must be used for charitable purposesGrants must be to support programs/projects in Keweenaw and Houghton Counties unless stated otherwiseGrants must comply with the KCF Non-discrimination Policy

Ineligibility

Grants cannot be made to individualsGrants may not be used for a political campaign or to support attempts to influence any governmental body