HANCOCK, MI— The Keweenaw Community Foundation awarded more than $74,000 in Spring 2026 Community Impact Fund and Field of Interest Grants.
The money aims to support various programs and projects that address community needs and opportunities in the Keweenaw.
Awards were as follows:
Community Impact Fund ($57,475 awarded):
Accessibility
· Area 39 Special Olympics Michigan: Program Support
Arts and Culture
· Copper Country Community Arts Council: Summer Art Camps
· Kinship of the Keweenaw: Radio Keweenaw
· Lake Linden Hubbell Music Department: The Breath and Posture Initiative: Equipping Small School Musicians for Success
Community and Belonging
· Muslim Student Association: MSA Community Outreach & Intercultural Programming Initiative
Community Development
· Chassell Township: Chassell Trails Signage Project
· Hancock Trails Club: Creekside Trailhead and Bike Park Pavilion and Capstone Trails
· Superior Search and Rescue: Cool Down our K9s
Community Impact
· Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Community Needs Pantry Expansion
Education
· Copper Island Academy: Keweenaw Community Book Stops
Environment
· Copper Country Bird Club: Keweenaw Bird Observatory: Migration, Monitoring, Community Science and Natural Education
· Main Street Calumet: Keweenaw Wildflower Mural and Teen Community Workshop
Health and Wellness
· City of Hancock: HoCo Arena Skate Rentals and Trainer Rentals
Local Food Systems
· Holy Trinity Lutheran Church: Community Needs Pantry Expansion
· Michigan Tech HuskyFAN (Food Access Network): HuskyFAN Partnership with Local Farmers
The Field of Interest grant program is designed to support specific causes, populations, or geographic areas, reflecting the unique passions and interests of the donors who established and contribute to each fund.
The Spring 2026 Field of Interest Awardees are as follows:
Great Start Early Childhood Fund ($1,600 awarded):
· Bridging Gaps Childcare: Dining Restoration for Littles
Kellogg Youth Endowment Fund ($13,989 awarded):
· Area 39 Special Olympics Michigan: Program Support
· Copper Country Community Arts Council: Summer Art Camps
· Copper Island Academy: Keweenaw Community Book Stops
· Hancock Trails Club: Creekside Trailhead and Bike Park Pavilion and Capstone Trails
· Kaleidoscope: Keweenaw Alternative Education Organization: Summer Camp Scholarships
· Unite Mental Health and Wellness: Group Therapy
CLK Youth Hockey Fund ($1,000 awarded):
· Village of Laurium: Get Active Initiative
The next granting round is anticipated to open on September 1.
