This year, the Community Foundation received $150,000 from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund (MHEF) through its Food Access Rapid Response Fund. Food banks, safety net organizations, and food pantries throughout the state, including Northeast Michigan,...
đź“ŚA friendly reminder for our nonprofits interested in applying for grants in Crawford, Ogemaw, and Oscoda Counties: North Central Michigan Community Foundation Community Impact Grant applications are due Tuesday, June 30! Get more information and...
When devastating flooding impacted communities across northeast Michigan — especially in Cheboygan County — local nonprofits immediately stepped forward to help neighbors in crisis. Thanks to the strength of our community and the generosity of...
Rayola Inc. has been serving foster children since 2020. Based in Ogemaw County, the organization now serves kids from birth to 18 who are in foster care, expanding their reach across northeast Michigan. Their goal is to deliver creative, quality care...
Leadership Learning Lab is looking for nonprofit leaders and emerging leaders! If you are interested in applying to the 2026 cohort, applications close June 15! We are pleased to continue our support of the Northeast Michigan cohort (Site 3) alongside...
The Northeast Michigan Youth Advisory Council in Alpena was proud to put grant dollars toward the Boys and Girls Club of Alpena for a youth mentorship program. Through this program, teens serve as mentors, strengthening leadership skills while building...
May is “Leave a Legacy Month” – a time dedicated to reflecting on the impact we can make now, and beyond our lifetimes. It is also a time to celebrate those who have chosen to give through their will to support what they care about. We are honored...
💥One last reminder! If you’ve started an application for a 2026 Straits Area Community Impact Grant, don’t forget to complete your submission! The deadline to apply is June 1! Apply online at https://www.cfnem.org/sacf/grants/.
Grant opportunities! CFNEM is currently accepting grant applications for Community Impact Grants! Applications are due July 15. For more information and to apply for funding, visit https://www.cfnem.org/grants/. Applications are open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits,...
Did you know – making a gift through a will is as easy as naming a percentage of your assets – no matter how much that ends of being - to a favorite charity or cause? It doesn’t have to be complicated to leave a legacy and support what you care...
When devastating flooding impacted communities across northeast Michigan — especially in Cheboygan County — local nonprofits immediately stepped forward to help neighbors in crisis. Thanks to the strength of our community and the generosity of...
Applications to be part of the next Leadership Learning Lab (LLL) cohort are open through June 15! The Leadership Learning Lab is a 10-month program for changemakers from nonprofits, local governments, and other mission-driven organizations. Through...
Our Straits Area Youth Advisory Council (YAC) (through our Straits Area Community Foundation affiliate) is a group of young people from Cheboygan County and Mackinaw City who are working to make their communities better through grantmaking, community...
As the graduations rush by for our local schools and their graduates, the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan and our Affiliate Foundations wish a heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to all of our 2026 graduating Youth Advisory Council (YAC) members...
May is “Leave a Legacy Month” – a time dedicated to reflecting on the impact we can make now, and beyond our lifetimes. It is also a time to celebrate those who have chosen to give through their will to support what they care about. We are honored...
Applications to be part of the next Leadership Learning Lab (LLL) cohort are open through June 15! The Leadership Learning Lab is a 10-month program for changemakers from nonprofits, local governments, and other mission-driven organizations. Through...
Last night was an incredible evening of celebration for our Iosco County Community Foundation affiliate, as they presented their 2026 Citizens of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year awards! A huge congratulations to Norm and Marian Charters and...
Attention nonprofits! Applications for the 2026 cycle of the Northeast Michigan Women’s Giving Circle are due July 1st. Nonprofits serving Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency, and/or Presque Isle Counties are welcome to apply for up to $5,000 in funding...
Attention nonprofits! Do you know of projects or programs benefiting the residents of Crawford, Ogemaw and/or Oscoda Counties? Applications for our North Central Michigan Community Foundation Community Impact Grants are now open! The deadline to apply...