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Manistee County Community Foundation

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GIVE. GROW. GRANT. These three words summarize our work and the concept of endowment. Join us and help to build a healthy, involved, and thriving community!

We are a public charity whose mission is to build community endowment, effect positive change through grant making and provide leadership on key community issues, all to enhance the quality of life for Manistee County. Generous people contribute, we invest those gifts for growth, and the
investment earnings are used to make grants that build our community...forever. Since

1986, people have been using the Manistee County Community Foundation to build the community they want to live in.

06/02/2026

Roll up your sleeves… a new playground is coming soon! 👷‍♂️

Meet Dan Young, park supervisor at Orchard Beach State Park and with the Parks and Recreation division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. In today’s impact story, we get a look at construction underway for a future, universally accessible playground at Orchard Beach State Park. A MCCF grant helped leverage state and other funding for the project, which has been in the works since 2019.

Thank you, Dan, for your time and for showing us the hard work currently being done on site!

06/01/2026

Applications are still being accepted for the 2026-2027 Leadership Learning Lab!

The LLL is a 10-month program beginning September 2026 that combines adaptive and collaborative leadership, time management, and a suite of nonprofit and cross-sector capacity-building skills. LLL invests directly in leaders as a way to strengthen their organizations and the communities they serve.

Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5iQ6E8FklNGTP1lDtJs_LCIdFSYAlbLvrbZJQ4JrnMbdqOg/viewform
Deadline: June 15, 2026.

Participants will have the opportunity to build and deepen relationships with leaders in their own community and connect with leaders across northern lower Michigan. Thirty-five Manistee County leaders and over 300 leaders across the region have participated in the transformational program over the past several years.

The Manistee County Community Foundation, in collaboration with Rotary Charities of Traverse City, the Frey Foundation, and other northern lower Michigan community foundations, welcomes you to apply!

Participation is open to leaders at all levels from nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and Tribal Nations. The cost to participate in LLL is $300 and is supported by the program’s partners to keep tuition low for leaders like you.

05/15/2026

Over HALF A MILLION DOLLARS in grant funding!

The Manistee County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce 16 recipients of our 2026 Spring Grant Cycle and other recent grant awards, totaling $545,462.

The grants support projects and programs that will enhance the quality of life for Manistee County residents as well as enhance and expand recreational opportunities across Manistee County.

We are so thankful to the incredible generosity of our donors that make these community investments possible, as well as the grant recipients that are working hard to enrich Manistee County!

List of 2026 Spring Grant Awards here:https://manisteefoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MCCF-Spring-2026-Grant-Cycle-Chart.pdf

05/14/2026

Wow! 🛥️

This time of year, our team stays busy as we prepare to make announcements across all fronts: from funding decisions for the Spring Grant Cycle, to scholarship awards to local high school students.

But getting to watch the Great Republic make its way outside our window reminds us to take a step back and think: what an amazing community we get to live in.

We’re grateful for all of the parts that make Manistee County what it is and we look forward to continuing to serve this community, now and for years to come.

05/11/2026

Congratulations to Andrew Hybza of Onekama Consolidated Schools! 🎉

Andrew Hybza, a graduating senior of the MCCF Youth Advisory Council, will be attending Michigan State University.

When asked how participating in YAC impacted him as an individual, Andrew said, "It made me realize the importance of the youth community. [YAC] strengthens leadership skills which are really important in life."

The MCCF Youth Advisory Council serves as a local panel of experts on the needs and issues of Manistee County youth. Made up of high school students from across Manistee County, they are YOUR local youth philanthropists.

Congratulations again to Andrew!

05/08/2026

Congratulations to the YAC!

In the final meeting of their program year, our YAC met at the Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club (SWCC) to clean up debris left in the aftermath of recent storms and flooding in the area.

They worked with SWCC Vice President, Gene Lagerquist, who was able to provide additional insight on the organization's history, mission, and work. In a full circle moment, we learned more about their summer Kids Field Camp, which received funding from the Youth Endowment Fund in 2025. It even turned out that one of our YAC members grew up attending this camp, making for a nostalgic reunion.

Finally, we celebrated our YAC seniors: Caleb Forward, Hailey Hart, Andrew Hybza, and Mackenna Wardie. They have worked so hard this year and have been a valuable voice for our YAC and our community. The next chapter begins, and the MCCF is cheering them on every step of the way.

It was a joy to get outside and assist cleaning up the area as we celebrate all that the YAC has done. See you in the fall!

05/07/2026

Congratulations to Caleb Forward of Bear Lake High School! 🎉

Caleb Forward, a graduating senior of the MCCF Youth Advisory Council, plans to complete an online certification program in AutoCAD technology to pursue a career in Residential Construction Architecture.

When asked how participating in YAC impacted him as an individual, Caleb said, "It helped me learn to balance more than one responsibility... YAC helped me communicate and work with other individuals to accomplish a goal."

The MCCF Youth Advisory Council serves as a local panel of experts on the needs and issues of Manistee County youth. Made up of high school students from across Manistee County, they are YOUR local youth philanthropists.

Let's hear it for Caleb!

05/05/2026

The morning of May 6th, the MCCF office will be closed due to planned construction. Our team will be available remotely in the morning and expect to open the office later in the afternoon.

For direct assistance, email [email protected]

05/04/2026

Congratulations to Hailey Hart of Onekama Consolidated Schools! 🎉

Hailey Hart, a graduating senior of the MCCF Youth Advisory Council, plans to attend the University of Michigan to study linguistics.

When asked how participating in YAC impacted her as an individual, Hailey said, "The YAC showed me how to work together with other dedicated students who wanted to make a real impact in helping our youth have better resources and outlets."

The MCCF Youth Advisory Council serves as a local panel of experts on the needs and issues of Manistee County youth. Made up of high school students from across Manistee County, they are YOUR local youth philanthropists.

Once again, congratulations to Hailey!

04/30/2026

Congratulations to Mackenna Wardie of Brethren High School! 🎉

Mackenna Wardie, a graduating senior of the MCCF Youth Advisory Council, plans to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Grand Valley State University.

When asked how participating in YAC impacted her as an individual, Mackenna said, "I grew a deep appreciation for my community and the work done behind the scenes that benefits others and makes it all run smoothly."

The MCCF Youth Advisory Council serves as a local panel of experts on the needs and issues of Manistee County youth. Made up of high school students from across Manistee County, they are YOUR local youth philanthropists.

Give it up for Mackenna!

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400 River Street, Suite 50
Manistee, MI
49660

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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http://manisteefoundation.org/

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