John Hunter, Executive Director of the Tuscola County Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the TCCF is again offering grants to fund projects within Tuscola County. Over $111,000 will be available to during this upcoming spring grant cycle for eligible Tuscola County organizations. Applications will be accepted beginning February 1, 2023 through March 1, 2023 and are available at www.tuscolaccf.org under the Grant Application drop down section. Please review the Grant Guidelines document for information regarding completing the grant application. If you have any questions about grant guidelines or the application process, contact John at jhunter@tuscolaccf.org or Renée at rderoche@tuscolaccf.org or call 989.673.8223.
Hunter also noted that post-secondary education scholarship opportunities for graduating senior students attending schools serviced by the Tuscola Intermediate School District will become available February 1, 2023. Scholarship funds available to graduating seniors in Tuscola County exceeds $125,000. Students can obtain scholarship applications by contacting their respective high school guidance office. TCCF held scholarship applications are due by 4 p.m. March 15, 2023.
Name of Fund Amount Available Purpose
WILLIAM A & RUTH JANKS FUND $55,000 Unrestricted
CLAUDE D & ETTA ANDREWS FUND $15,000 Children’s Activities
FUTURE YOUTH INVOLVEMENT $28,000 Youth Programs addressing FYI Needs Assessment
HEALTHY YOUTH/HEALTHY SENIORS $ 4,000 Health Orientated Programs Serving Youth and/or Sr Populations
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUND $ 2,200 Addressing Homelessness in Tuscola County
GREATER MILLINGTON AREA FUND $ 5,000 Supporting projects benefitting Millington Area
ANNE S. LAETHEM FUND $ 600 Preservation of Historic Buildings in Tuscola County
DON LIST FUND FOR SPECIAL NEEDS $ 800 Supporting children w/ special Social, Emotional, Physical needs
DON PETRO FUND $ 450 Sports Equipment for Youth, Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle and/or Basic Human Needs Support
Grant Applications must be received by or postmarked March 1, 2023