ACC Foundation Granum Grant

The ACC Foundation Granum Grant is offered through Alpena Community College to support educational, cultural, and community programming within its Granum Theatre facility. Established by benefactors Robert and Jacqueline Granum in 1997, the grant embodies their vision of a vibrant theater hub on campus. Their endowment aimed to promote year-round enrichment and engagement for students and the wider Alpena community through diverse programming. The Granum Grant continues to fulfill this vision by enabling access to funding for events such as lectures, cultural performances, performing arts, and other community-based initiatives held at the Granum Theatre. This funding opportunity is available to a wide range of eligible applicants, including local school districts, churches, and federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Full-time faculty and staff of Alpena Community College are also eligible. There are no fixed minimum or maximum award limits, but applicants are encouraged to request $5,000 or less. The funds can be used to cover programming costs, venue usage, technical audio/visual support, and marketing efforts related to the proposed event. All these costs must be clearly itemized in the project proposal and budget. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, but must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the proposed event date. A complete application includes a signed specifications agreement, a cover sheet, narrative responses, a detailed budget, a facilities contract, and, where applicable, organizational support documentation. Nonprofit applicants must provide their federal 501(c)(3) Determination Letter or a recent IRS Form 990, a board-approved resolution supporting the grant request, and a current list of board members. Additional materials, such as promotional literature, biographies, or video links, may be included to strengthen the application. The Granum Theatre, which seats up to 236 people and includes accessible features, provides a venue suitable for a range of productions and community events. Facilities include a versatile stage, electrical capacity, audio equipment with multiple microphones, visual projection systems, and lighting for performances and conferences. Use of ACC’s technical support services is mandatory and must be included in the budget, especially for events scheduled on weekends, which incur additional costs. While the ACC Foundation funds the approved projects, the responsibility for event planning, implementation, and marketing lies entirely with the grantee. A clear and strategic marketing plan must be devised by applicants to ensure maximum impact of the funded program. Once the event concludes, grant recipients are required to submit a final report within 30 days, detailing the outcomes of the funded project. Proposals are reviewed by the Granum Grant screening committee, which awards grants at its discretion, with a focus on diversity of programming and availability of funds throughout each cycle.

Include alternate dates in narrative; submit 4 weeks before event; incorporate tech and marketing costs in budget