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IRON MOUNTAIN -- The Dickinson Area Community Grant Foundation has opened its Field of Interest Grant Cycle for 2027.
These grants are awarded in the first quarter of 2027, with a total of $90,062 available for the cycle.
The deadline to apply is Oct. 30. To apply, download and complete the application form at https://www.dickinsonareacommunityfoundation.org/field-of-interest-program-grant.
These funds are available to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and agencies or organizations affiliated with non-taxable organizations -- i.e., schools, churches, cities -- in or servicing people in the Dickinson County area and surrounding Michigan and Wisconsin areas.
-- Iron Mountain/Kingsford Kellogg Youth Fund: $23,831 is available for granting to applicants from the Iron Mountain/Kingsford Youth Advisory Council for youth-related programs.
-- Norway Kellogg Youth Fund: $3,458 is available for granting to applicants from the Norway Youth Advisory Council for youth-related programs.
-- Forest Park Kellogg Youth Fund: $18,164 is available for granting to applicants from the Crystal Falls Youth Advisory Council for youth-related programs.
-- Norway Affiliate Fund: $7,699 is available to support programs in the Norway area.
-- Crystal Falls Community Project: $1,940 is available to support charitable, educational, cultural, recreational, environmental or social welfare projects benefiting the Crystal Falls area.
-- Civic Improvement Fund: $3,920 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: $2,375 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.
-- Debelak Foodshare: $12,000 is available to be used exclusively for purchasing/acquiring food items for distribution through an established free food bank, free meal program, or a similar type of free food program.
-- Hunger Fund: $3,079 available for grants to organizations that provide food to people in need.
-- Environmental Fund: $2,373 is available for grants for projects that improve or create methods of enhancing natural resources in the region.
-- Fine Arts Fund: $2,532 is available for grants for projects in theatrical, musical, and performing arts.
-- Healthcare Access Fund: $3,074 is available for grants for programs involved in prevention, primary physical health care, educational, and other health related services.
-- Homeless Prevention Fund: $3,563 is available for grants for programs that aid people in need to prevent loss of homes.
-- Veterans Assistance Fund: $2,054 available for grants to non-profit organizations that support veterans of the United States Armed Forces.