MACF Trustee Grants

From Cadillac Area Community Foundation

Founded in 1988, the Cadillac Area Community Foundation is dedicated to creating a permanent philanthropic endowment for the Cadillac Area. It aims to serve the community by receiving gifts from various sources to support charitable activities through grants and technical assistance. The Foundation emphasizes philanthropy, stewardship, and leadership to enhance community resources to meet citizens' needs. It seeks to develop endowments for future challenges, offer expertise to donors, manage philanthropic funds, support local nonprofits, and act as a catalyst for philanthropy in the community.

Type of Support

Overview

The Missaukee Area Community Foundation Trustee Grant aims to support nonprofit groups and organizations with a 501(c)(3) status that propose programs or projects benefiting the quality of life for Missaukee County residents. The foundation values contributions that significantly impact service delivery in the area. Grants are awarded across six general areas: culture and the arts, economic development, education, environment and recreation, health, and human services. The overarching goal is to foster quality of life improvements through creative and innovative programs.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
MI (Missaukee County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Ineligibility

Organizations seeking general operating support
Organizations with sectarian or political programs
Organizations looking to fund endowments
Groups launching fund-raising campaigns
Individuals
Organizations planning conferences
not specified

Submission

Review Criteria

Applications will be preferentially considered if they exhibit the following attributes:

  1. The potential effectiveness and broad reach of the proposed solution.
  2. A creative and innovative approach to addressing challenges.
  3. A strong level of community volunteer engagement and backing for the initiative.
  4. The dedication and makeup of the organization's board and employees.
  5. Collaboration with other entities to prevent overlapping efforts.
  6. Sound financial practices and governance within the organization.
  7. The prospective use of the grant as a foundation for attracting additional financial support.
  8. The capability to secure supplementary funds required for project execution.
  9. The potential for sustaining project funding beyond the grant period.
  10. Introduction of novel strategies to address communal needs/problems.
  11. Enhancement of a nonprofit’s operational efficacy.
  12. Contribution to the diversity and competitive edge of Missaukee County.
  13. Promotion of community involvement and the spirit of volunteerism.

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