Spring Grant Applications Open on March 1

The Keweenaw Community Foundation’s spring grant application opens March 1, with $68,000 available to support initiatives throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula. This includes $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.

Applications will be accepted online beginning March 1, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 10, 2026, at 11:30 PM EST.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online.

Applicants may request any portion of the available grant amount and can apply to multiple funds if their project aligns with the descriptions of more than one fund. Visit the Grants page for application details and additional guidance.

Application Link: https://bit.ly/kcf-grants-spring26

Online Application

Field of Interest Grants

The Field of Interest grant program, offered twice annually, is made possible by KCF’s Field of Interest Funds, which reflect the passions and priorities of donors who established them. These funds are designed to address specific causes, populations, or geographic areas, creating meaningful change in our community.

Grant Opportunities

  • 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

Eligibility

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, educational institutions, governmental entities, and religious organizations are encouraged to apply. Projects must support the Keweenaw Peninsula region (unless specified) and adhere to KCF’s Non-discrimination Policy.

Important Dates

  • March 1, 2026 – 12:00 PM EST: Online applications open

  • March 9, 2026: Grant Open House at the Keweenaw Community Foundation

  • April 10, 2026 – 11:30 PM EST: Deadline to submit grant applications

  • Late May 2026: Applicants will be notified and awarded 

Grant Open House

Date: Tuesday, March 9
Time: 4 - 6 pm

The Keweenaw Community Foundation will host a grant open house at the Hancock Community Hub (417 Quincy Street, Hancock, 3rd Floor).

Community organizations can stop by for a brief overview of KCF’s evolving grant opportunities and to connect with KCF’s growing team, ask questions about their KCF grant application, and learn more about KCF’s programs and resources.

If you have questions or need assistance with your grant application, please contact Madelina DiLisi, Director of Programs, at (906) 231-6473 or email madelina@keweenawgives.org.

Keweenaw Community Foundation