Grant Opportunities

Spring 2026 Grants

The Keweenaw Community Foundation’s spring grant application closed on April 10, 2026, at 11:30 PM EST. Applicants will be notified in late May 2026.

For this grant cycle, $68,000 is available to support initiatives throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula, including $50,000 from our growing Community Impact Fund, thanks to a generous donor gift. The fund enables us to address a broad range of community needs and will provide additional grant opportunities as it continues to expand.

Grant Opportunities

In the spring 2026 cycle, applicants could request any portion of the available grant amount and apply to multiple funds if their project aligns with the descriptions of more than one fund.

• Community Impact Fund: Recently established to fund new or existing programs that help our communities thrive — up to $50,000 available, $10,000 per applicant

• CLK Youth Hockey Fund: Supports youth hockey programs in the Calumet, Laurium, and Keweenaw areas — up to $1,000 available

• Great Start Early Childhood Fund: Supports projects enhancing early childhood care and education in Baraga, Houghton, and Keweenaw Counties. Areas of focus include family engagement, social-emotional health, and school readiness — up to $3,000 available

• Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund: Funds new or existing programs that benefit youth in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties — up to $14,000 available

Submit Your Grant Application

Eligibility

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, educational institutions, governmental entities, and religious organizations are encouraged to apply. Projects must support Houghton and Keweenaw Counties and adhere to KCF’s Non-Discrimination Policy.

Important Dates

• Late May 2026: Applicants will be notified and awarded

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Madelina DiLisi, Director of Programs, at madelina@keweenawgives.org or (906) 231-6473.

Requirements for Awarded Grants

Signed Acceptance of Grant Agreement (now available online - see your award letter for details).

The Foundation's policy is to disburse grant money when required by the recipient organization. When the need arises, kindly provide a written request via email with the grant number, the amount you wish to be paid, and the date you require the check. Please provide evidence and maintain sufficient documentation to demonstrate compliance with the request.

Project Report

• For the Foundation to maintain an ongoing flow of funding, grants obligated or encumbered should be distributed within twelve (12) months from the award date. Otherwise, the grant will be rescinded.

• A report with your grant number is required within 30 days of funds being disbursed or of the project being completed. Please contact us if you need an extension. NEW: submit your grant report online!

• Photos: Please include a few photos of your project when you submit the report to be included in the publicity of our granting program. We would prefer pictures with people, but be sure to have consent to share.

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