2022 Grant Cycle is Closed
Grant funds will be awarded first quarter of 2022

Scholarships

$207,410 in scholarships will be available starting January 2022 through the following schools: Iron Mountain, Kingsford, Norway, North Dickinson, Crystal Falls, Niagara, Florence, and Pembine High Schools. 

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Graduating seniors should check with their scholarship coordinator for the applications and criteria for the Dickinson Area Community Foundation (DACF) scholarships offered at their school.

Agency & Field Grants

$280,896 will be paid out for agency and field of interest grants in 2022. Grant applications for field of interest grants are now available. Grant application forms (Cover Sheet, Grant Budget form, and Grant Application Format) are available on this site.

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If you are interested in applying for any of the grant funds listed below or require additional information, please contact the Dickinson Area Community Foundation office at (906) 774-3131 for more information or to request the appropriate application forms and instructions.

Field of Interest Program Grants

$78,670 is available for field of interest program grants during the 2022 Grant Cycle. Grants are available from the following funds to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and agencies or organizations affiliated with non-taxable organizations (i.e., schools, churches, cities) located in or servicing people in the Dickinson County and surrounding Michigan and Wisconsin areas.

Civic Improvement Fund

$3,673 is available for collaborative project(s) to benefit or serve the Iron Mountain, Kingsford, and Breitung Township communities. The Grant Committee includes a representative from each community.

Community Health Fund

$2,148 is available for grants for youth and senior health-related programs (i.e., programs designed to reduce behavioral risk factors such as substance abuse, alcohol/binge drinking, smoking, and depression; and to encourage healthy activities). 

Environmental Fund

$2,201 is available for grants for projects that improve or create methods of enhancing natural resources in the region.

Fine Arts Fund

$2,367 is available for grants for projects in the area of theatrical, musical, and performing arts.

Health Care Fund

$1,880 is available for grants for programs involved in prevention, primary physical health care, educational, and other health related services.

Homeless Prevention Fund

$2,884 is available for grants for programs that provide assistance to people in need to prevent loss of homes.

Hunger Fund

$2,330 is available for grants to organizations that provide food to people in need.

Iron Mountain/Kingsford Kellogg Youth Fund

$26,136 is available for granting to applicants from the Iron Mountain/Kingsford area by the Iron Mountain/Kingsford Youth Advisory Committee (YACs) for youth-related programs.

Norway Area Community Foundation

$7,151 is available for field of interest grants for non-profit organizations and agencies in the Norway, Michigan community in 2022.

Norway Affiliate Fund

$3,488 is available for grants for programs in the Noway community area.

Norway Kellogg Youth Fund

$3,663 is available for granting to applicants from the Norway area by the Norway Youth Advisory Committee (YACs) for youth related programs.

Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation

$15,909 is available for field of interest grants for non-profit organizations and agencies in the Crystal Falls, Michigan community in 2022.

Forest Park Youth Fund

$15,032 is available for granting by the Forest Park Youth Advisory Committee (YACs) for youth related programs in the Crystal Falls area.

Crystal Falls Community Project Fund

$877 is available for granting for community projects in the Crystal Falls area.

Crystal Falls Area Non-Profit Agencies

$3,260 in grant funds will be paid out to the following Crystal Falls non-profit agencies that have established agency funds with the Foundation. 

• Harbour House (Crystal Falls Koob Historic Fund)

• Contemporary Center (Crystal Falls Koob Youth Fund)