Grants

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Marquette Breakfast RotaryWebsite
Focus:  Youth
Application Deadline:  11:59pm, Second Friday in February
Recipients Announced:  Spring
How to Apply:  Grant application available on their website, email submission. Small ($2,500-) and Large ($2,500-$15,000) grants available. Past projects supported include after-school programs, youth recreation, art, and science programs, youth scholarships, and programs assisting troubled youth or youth with special needs.

Kiwanis FoundationWebsite
Focus:  Youth, Faith, Community
Application Deadline:  April 1
Recipients Announced:  July 1
How to Apply:  Grant application available on their website, email submission.

Community Foundation of Marquette County Website
Focus N/A
Application Deadline:  April 1
Recipients Announced:  Summer
How to Apply:  Grant application available via online portal. Organization must be registered as a grantee organization prior to applying.

Zonta Club Website
Focus:  Women and Children in Marquette County
Application Deadline April 2
Recipients Announced: Varies year to year
How to Apply:  Grant application available on their website, email or mail submission. Scholarships also available, as described on website.

Hirvonen FoundationWebsite
Focus:  N/A
Application Deadline:  May 31
Recipients Announced:  June
How to Apply:  Mail letter of application and copy of IRS Determination letter to address listed on website. $1,000-$15,000 per organization.

Marquette West RotaryWebsite
Focus:  Health, Well-being or Quality of Life; See website for further criteria
Application Deadline:  Late July
Recipients Announced:  Early August
How to Apply:  Online application. Current maximum of $2,000 per org.

Rotary Club of MarquetteWebsite
Focus:  Community needs (Youth Prioritized)
Application Deadline:  Ongoing
Recipients Announced:  Ongoing
How to Apply:  Email completed application to Rotary Contributions Committee, as described on website. Mini ($1,000-) and Large ($1,000+) grants available (different applications).

UPPCOWebsite
Focus:  Arts & Culture, Development, Education, Environment, Health
Application Deadline:  Ongoing
Recipients Announced:  Ongoing
How to Apply:  Online application, W9 required.

Michigan Arts and Culture Council (MACC)Website
Focus:  Arts & Culture
How to Apply:  Online portal (SmartSimple | Instructions), grantees must register their organization prior to applying.

  • MACC Project Support Grant Full Info
    Project Support is a competitive grant program that provides support for the production, presentation, and creation of arts and culture that promotes public engagement, diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts and the strengthening or livability of communities through the arts. $5,000-$30,000. 1:1 cash match required.
    Application Deadline:  June 1, for following October-September fiscal year
    Recipients Announced:  October
  • MACC Operational Support ProgramFull Info
    The OS Program provides support exclusively to arts and cultural organizations throughout Michigan. Maximum possible request amount varies according to organization’s CDP Funder Report, as described in guidelines, but does not exceed $60,000. 1:1 cash match and three-year operating and financials history required.
    Application Deadline:  June 1, for following October-September fiscal year
    Recipients Announced:  October
  • MACC Capital Improvement GrantFull Info
    Capital Improvement is a competitive grant program for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and municipalities that provides funding assistance for the expansion, renovation, or construction of arts and cultural facilities; upgrade of equipment and furnishings to provide an up-to-date environment; provide or increase accessibility to persons with disabilities; or integrate energy efficient products and technologies. Improvements from Capital grants should enhance arts and cultural practices as well as achieve direct artistic and cultural outcomes within their communities. $5,000-$100,000. 1:1 cash match required.
    Application Deadline:  June 1, for following October-September fiscal year
    Recipients Announced:  October
  • MACC New Leaders Grant Full Info
    The New Leaders grant offers up to $4,000 in support of arts and culture related projects or collaborations led by a young person (ages 14-30) who is associated or connected to an established youth/teen council or young professionals group. 1:1 cash match required.
    Application Deadline:  June 1, for following October-September fiscal year
    Recipients Announced:  October
  • MACC Arts in Education Grant Full Info
    Arts in Education is a competitive program that seeks to fund arts education or school-based arts learning projects designed to introduce or enhance student knowledge of and participation in a particular art form such as: dance, theatre, music, creative writing, storytelling, visual arts (including video, media arts, and graphic design), or traditional folk arts. $5,000-$20,000. 1:1 cash match required.
    Application Deadline:  June 1, for following October-September fiscal year
    Recipients Announced:  October

Michigan Humanities Arts & Humanities Touring GrantsWebsite
Focus:  Supporting fees and expenses for specific touring performers
Application Deadline:  November 15 for performances taking place December 1-February 28; February 1 for performances taking place March-May; May 1 for performances taking place June-August
How to Apply:  Online portal, grantees must register their organization prior to applying.
$3,000 application maximum, $4,000 program period maximum. Up to 40% of total fees and expenses can be requested.

Michigan HumanitiesHumanities Grants Website
Focus:  Public humanities programming
Application Deadline:  Late March
Recipients Announced:  June
How to Apply:  Online portal, grantees must register their organization prior to applying.
$15,000 application maximum. 1:1 cash or in-kind match required.

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