We are so glad that a grant to the Bearded Ladies Foundation from our Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle supported this group’s travel to Durban, South Africa to compete at the World Powerlifting Congress Championship in Durban where they...
Looking for money for college or a trades program? Scholarship applications for the 2026 Community Foundation season are now open through the March 1 deadline. Many awards are available for students, both current graduates and non-traditional students,...
Instead of buying presents this Christmas, a North Carolina couple – Julie and Scott - chose a different kind of gift—one filled with meaning and memory. 💙 (We're sharing now so we wouldn't spoil the great surprise!) They donated in Scott’s...
Words cannot fully express our gratitude for the years of service Cliff Miller has given to the Iosco County Community Foundation and the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan. His board term ended in December 2025. Cliff’s leadership, unwavering...
One last reminder to our nonprofits in Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and Presque Isle Counties!! Grant applications for the CFNEM Community Impact Grants and the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) Grants are due by January 15. Apply...
Lake Huron is more than just a lake. We need it. Lake Huron needs us, too. That’s why we are proud to have established the Lake Huron Fund at the Community Foundation – to protect our most precious natural resource, forever.
We want to honor the unsung heroes in Iosco County and we need your help! The Iosco County Community Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2026 Iosco County "Citizen of the Year" and "Junior Citizen of the Year" to recognize Iosco County residents...
Whether sparkling under the summer sun or frozen in the frigid winter temperatures, the beauty of our lakes, rivers and streams remind us how vital Lake Huron and its watershed are – not only to northeast Michigan, but to the entire Great Lakes region....
It’s scholarship time! Already, you say? Yes – already! Community Foundation scholarship applications are now open online at https://www.cfnem.org/scholar.../apply-for-scholarships.html. All applications are due March 1st. CFNEM and our Affiliate...
We hope you enjoy a safe and happy New Year celebration! May 2026 be filled with all things wonderful! Happy New Year from your friends at the Community Foundation.
Wishing all of our Community Foundation friends and the entire Northeast Michigan region a joyous holiday! -Your Community Foundation Team, Patrick, Christine, Jennifer, DeeAnn, Denise, and Rachel
Heads up end-of-year givers: Changes from the United States Postal Service effective 12/24/25 mean that dropping mail in the mailbox no longer ensures that your piece of mail will be postmarked that day, as it has been previously. Rather, it will be...
📌Don't let the deadline sneak up on you! Grant applications for the CFNEM Community Impact Grants and the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) Grants are due by January 15. Nonprofit organizations, churches (for non-religious purposes),...
Your legacy is YOUR legacy. And you get to decide what that looks like. Stories from the people in this video - your very own northeast Michigan neighbors - along with the stories of many others, make up the Foundation’s Legacy Society. What will...
Please note our holiday office hours and closures. Staff will be taking time to celebrate the holidays with friends and family, but we’re still here to support you as you plan for year-end giving! ❄️ Keep in mind that the last day to make a...
In early October, Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan hosted an open house for three new Habitat homes, and CFNEM staffers Jennifer Dingman and DeeAnn Karos stopped by to congratulate the new homeowners and see a little bit about how CFNEM grants...
Thank you to ALL who donated through the Community Foundation and to local nonprofits and charities in the spirit of Giving Tuesday. Your gift matters. Your generosity has impact. We are so grateful. You are amazing. #givingtuesday #gratitude
One last reminder! North Central Michigan Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grant applications are due December 15! If you've started an application for a youth project in Crawford, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties, don't forget to complete...
Need money for a grant project? We may be able to help! Grant applications for the CFNEM Community Impact Grants and the Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council (NEMYAC) Grants are now OPEN and are due by January 15. Nonprofit organizations, churches...