Community Grants

Community Grants is sponsored by Charlevoix County Community Foundation. Funds nonprofit projects in environment, arts, and community research to benefit Charlevoix County.

Charlevoix County Community Foundation Charlevoix County Community Foundation Make a Difference Close to Home This video format is not supported by the browser. The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is dedicated to inspiring generosity to drive positive change for the people and places in our area, now and forever.

We are passionate about enhancing all aspects of life in our communities to ensure everyone can live, grow, and thrive here. The Difference We Make Together Impact Stories | Grants In Action Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra - Rite of Spring Jul 15, 2026 Last year, an Arts & Culture grant helped the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra to put on a meaningful and unforgettable program.

The concert, featuring Stravinsky’s groundbreaking “Rite of Spring,” included a professional orchestra performance, coupled with a ballet performance. A Message From Ashley Cousens - Nonprofit Resources Jul 15, 2026 Grants are great, because they allow organizations to try new things, run special projects and programs, or access even larger pools of funding.

But what if there were also other ways we could help strengthen and support nonprofits? We’ve been testing this idea for years - to find meaningful ways to support nonprofit partners “beyond the grant check.

” 2025 C3F Mini Grants Jul 15, 2026 C3F Mini Grants are designed to fund projects that are small in scale, meet an unanticipated need or opportunity, help an organization with capacity building, or fall outside the timeline for our other responsive grant cycles.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action Wagbo Farm & Education Center - Monthly Potlucks Jun 29, 2026 Last spring, with support from a C3F Arts & Culture grant, Wagbo Farm & Education Center brought back monthly potlucks.

Out in the Community with C3F - Fred and Barbara Malpass Platform Jun 22, 2026 C3F President Sara Ward, along with team members Matt Greer, Ashley Cousens and Pam Decker, recently joined the ribbon cutting for the newest extension of the Don & Eileen Klein Nature Trail.

Out in the Community with C3F - Community Information Specialist Meet and Greet Jun 19, 2026 Recently, C3F staffers Ashley Cousens and Pam Decker attended the meet and greet event hosted by the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Jordan River Watershed to introduce the new Community Information Specialist.

Behind the Scenes at C3F - Board of Trustees Jun 19, 2026 Our Foundation is led by an all volunteer Board of Trustees who represent different geographic regions of Charlevoix County including Beaver Island, Boyne Falls, Boyne City, East Jordan and Charlevoix.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action Boyne Eta Nu Charities - Middle School Shopping Spree Jun 17, 2026 Last year, a C3F Mini Grant helped Boyne Eta Nu Charities to support Boyne City Public Schools by providing a winter outerwear shopping spree. Happy Workiversary, Matt Greer! Jun 14, 2026 Happy 5 Year Workiversary, Matt!

Impact Stories | Grants In Action City of East Jordan - Memorial Park Upgrades Jun 12, 2026 This beautiful park received some major upgrades in 2025 with support from a C3F Geographic Enrichment grant. Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography We believe the act of giving, in any amount, strengthens communities by offering connection, fostering unity, and spreading kindness with every gift.

Together with donors, we are a force for good that’s both meaningful and enduring. This cycle responds to a wide variety of needs in Charlevoix County and the organizations that make that work possible. This cycle aims to support arts, music, history, and cultural projects and programs that serve Charlevoix County, and the organizations that make that work possible.

This cycle aims to support environmental education, protection, restoration, and sustainability initiatives in Charlevoix County and the Lake Charlevoix Watershed, and the organizations that make that work possible. This cycle aims to support community needs on Beaver Island, in Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan, and the organizations that make that work possible.

DONATE: Beaver Island , Boyne City , Charlevoix , East Jordan This cycle aims to support Charlevoix County residents' access to food, shelter, safety, healthcare, mental health services, utility assistance, transportation, and more. This cycle aims to support top youth needs in Charlevoix County, and the organizations that make that work possible.

Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography We strive to understand the funding gaps in our region, respond to needs when they arise, and leverage resources for greater outcomes. We value our partnerships and organizations are encouraged to reach out to our staff anytime to discuss upcoming needs and grant ideas. Beaver Island High School Graduates Scholarship Opportunities Investing in our youth is a longstanding C3F priority.

By supporting students pursuing higher education we continue youth development beyond high school—making the future brighter for hundreds of local young adults. A future gift is meaningful philanthropy almost anyone can do. We can help you customize your future gift to support the causes and organizations that are important to you.