KCF GRANTING

FALL 2025 Grant Awardees

The Keweenaw Community Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall 2025 Field of Interest Grants. These grants, totaling $112,349, support various programs and projects that address community needs and opportunities in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.

For a complete list of fall 2025 grant recipients, read the press release.

Spring 2026 Grants

More information about the spring 2026 grant cycle will be announced soon. If you have any questions, please contact Madelina DiLisi, Director of Programs madelina@keweenawgives.org (906) 231-6473.

Requirements if you are awarded a grant

  • 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 Otherwise, the grant will be rescinded.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 on it is required within 30 days of funds being disbursed or when the project is completed. Please contact us if you need an extension. New for 2025: 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.

Attention all 501(c)(3) and other non-profit status organizations: To be placed on the Keweenaw Community Foundation’s request for proposals list fill out the form on our Contact Us page and choose to be added to the mailing list. You will be notified when grants become available.