UP Sustainable Forest & Wildlife Grant

UP Sustainable Forest & Wildlife Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: February 15, 2026

Summary

The UP Sustainable Forest & Wildlife Grant supports projects that enhance the quality of life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It aims to fund initiatives focused on research, education, and wildlife habitat improvement, prioritizing collaborative efforts that benefit the public. Grants typically do not exceed $1,000 and are exclusively available to non-profit organizations that serve the local community. Political purposes and operational expenses are ineligible for funding.

Overview

The mission of The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula is to enhance quality of life in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund Grants from UPSF&WF usually will not exceed $1,000. Applicants may request any amount and may exceed that maximum for consideration. The UPSF&WF was created to support research, youth, education, training, and wildlife habitat improvement projects related to the sustainability of U.P. forests and wildlife. Grants are usually given for one time only, for specific purposes and with the understanding that the Advisory Committee has no obligation or commitment to provide any additional support to the grantee. Priority will be given to projects that are colalborative and that will benefit the general public.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made only to non-profit organizations, exempt from federal taxation. Grants are only given to projects that will benefit the residents and visitors to the Upper Peninsula. The UPSF&WF Advisory Committee does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin in the consideration of grant requests, and will award grants only to grant seekers who do not discriminate.

Ineligibility

Grants may not be used for any political purpose. Grants usually should not be used to cover operational expenses, including personnel.No project will be funded more than once over a 12-month period.