Michael Madeline Island Fund Grant

The Michael Madeline Island Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life on Madeline Island by supporting nonprofit organizations that focus on educational opportunities, environmental preservation, human services, and cultural heritage. It encourages collaborative funding efforts and prioritizes projects benefiting children and youth. Eligible organizations include those classified as charitable under IRS guidelines and those serving Madeline Island residents. Key examples of funded projects include educational programs and health access initiatives.

The fund encourages co-sponsorship or co-funding of projects, such as by corporations, regional foundations, individuals and/or organizations.
Examples
The following are representative but not exclusive examples of projects:

• Educational programs that emphasize environmental, historical and cultural awareness
• Projects and/or programs directly relating to La Pointe School students, preschool students and summer families’ children
• Projects and/or programs that enhance access to health care and promote a healthy lifestyle for all Madeline Island residents
• Training and equipment to provide for safety and well-being
• Education and educational materials
• Programs and/or projects that enhance Madeline Island residents’ cultural life through visual arts, music and/or history

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for funding, an organization must:Be classified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or classified as an organization under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code or have a fiscal sponsor classified as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or an organization under Section 170(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
Be located on or provide service to residents of Madeline Island

Ineligibility

Ongoing program
support is low priority.