KCF Fall Grants Open September 1 — Join Us for a Grant Open House
The Keweenaw Community Foundation’s fall grant cycle opens September 1, offering support for initiatives that strengthen the Copper Country.
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that, in addition to seeking proposals in specific interest areas (detailed below), KCF has allocated $50,000 to support impactful projects in any area that strengthens our community. This brings the total available for granting this fall to over $115,000!
Have questions? Join us for our Grants Open House on Monday, September 15, from 4–5 PM at the KCF office to meet our staff and learn more. You can also contact Sara Fletcher at sara@keweenawgives.org for eligibility questions.
Fall 2025 Grant Cycle Details
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, churches, and local governments.
Application period: September 1 – October 15.
General Funding Available:
$50,000 available from the Community Fund for projects
Specific Funding Opportunities include:
$1,700 available from the Houghton County Historical Preservation Fund to support historical preservation and education projects or activities related to Houghton County.
$1,800 available from the Environmental Endowment Fund to promote and sustain programs, projects, and activities related to a broad range of environmental concerns.
$2,400 available from the Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Fund to promote, develop, and sustain quality cross country skiing in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.
$3,000 available from the David Wiitanen and Slim McLean Memorial Youth Hockey Fund for programs and projects that support youth hockey throughout the Copper Country.
$6,000 available from the Joe Freed Empowerment Fund for programs and projects that empower individuals with mental or developmental disabilities to thrive as valued members of the Copper Country community.
$16,000 available from the Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund for programs, projects, and activities that serve the youth of Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.
$35,000 available from the Copper Shores Community Wellness and Recreation Fund to support focused initiatives, programs, or projects that influence or support individual physical activity and healthy nutrition; expand, create, or sustain outdoor recreational resources in Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, or Ontonagon Counties; and provide greater access and choice for the identified communities citizenry to utilize these resources as part of their individual and collective health pursuits and enjoyment.