The Mecosta County Community Foundation grant program contains three types of funds. There are designated funds, donor-advised funds, and the general endowed fund of the Foundation. The general fund provides about $20,000 a year to support a wide variety of community projects. General fund grant applications are due April 1 and October 1. The grant and scholarship programs return over $88,000 a year to the community.

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

More than 35 people attended a grant writing workshop held September 11 in Big Rapids. Those attending were given information about the foundation and our grant process.