The grant application deadline is March 16, 2024. Apply here!

Apply for a 2024 Field of Interest Grant

The Field of Interest grant program is a grant opportunity that happens twice a year, made possible by the Keweenaw Community Foundation's Field of Interest Funds. Each Field of Interest fund is designed to support a specific cause, population, or geographic area, reflecting the interests of the donor(s) who created the fund.

What Grants are Available?

  • Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund: supports new or existing programs that directly benefit youth in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. ($13,000 available)

Who is Eligible to Apply?

  • Grants are made to the following organizations:

    • Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations

    • Educational institutions

    • Governmental institutions

    • Religious institutions

  • Grants cannot be made to individuals

  • Grants must be used for charitable purposes

  • Grants must be to support programs/projects in Keweenaw and Houghton Counties unless stated otherwise

  • Grants must comply with the KCF Non-discrimination Policy

  • Grants may not be used for a political campaign or to support attempts to influence any governmental body

Important Dates

  • February 1, 2024: Applications will open online

  • March 16, 2024, at 11:30 PM EST: Deadline to complete the online application

  • Mid-May: Grant awards announced and recipients notified

Application Instructions:

  • Submission: complete the online application - a copy of the application questions may be found here, so you may prepare your materials

  • Selecting a Fund: please indicate which Field of Interest fund you are applying to. You may apply for any portion of the available grant amount listed. You do not have to request the full amount. If multiple funds fit the scope of your proposal, you may select more than one fund to apply to. Please see the fund description for more details.

  • A grant budget template is available here, or use your own.

  • Deadline: March 16, 2024, at 11:30 PM EST

  • You will be asked to submit a copy of your IRS Determination Letter for 501(c)(3) if you are a tax-exempt nonprofit organization

For questions or assistance please contact Sara Fletcher, Program Manager at (906) 482-9673 or email sara@keweenawgives.org.

Application Review Process:

  • KCF Staff screens all submissions for completeness and eligibility and prepares all necessary documents for review by the Advisory Committees.

  • The grant applications are reviewed by volunteer Advisory Committees (made up of community members) or the KCF Granting Committee.

  • The Advisory Committees make grant recommendations to the KCF Board of Advisors who shall review and make the final determination

  • In May, the applicants are notified via email of award or decline.

What is required if you are awarded a grant?

  • Signed Acceptance of Grant Agreement

  • The Foundation's policy is to disburse the grant money when it is 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. Additionally, 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 date of award, otherwise, the grant will be rescinded.

    • A report, with your grant # on it, is required within 30 days of disbursement of funds. Please contact us if you need an extension.

  • 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, please email your contact information to mail@keweenawgives.org or fill out the form and choose to be added to the mailing list on our Contact Us page.  You will be notified when grants become available.