Delta Grant

The Community Foundation for Delta County (CFFDC), located in Escanaba, Michigan, is a charitable foundation that facilitates community reinvestment through grantmaking initiatives. Part of the larger Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula (CFUP), the CFFDC administers funds that are contributed by donors and strategically invested to generate ongoing community benefits. In 2016 alone, CFUP reported having distributed over $1.3 million across its communities. Through judicious fund management, the organization supports a wide range of causes, with a strong emphasis on education and youth development, including scholarships for both college-bound students and those pursuing trades or certificates. The CFFDC offers biannual grant opportunities to nonprofit organizations serving Delta County. Applications are accepted on April 1 and October 1 of each year or the next business day if these dates fall on a weekend. These grants are specifically intended to support projects that meet general or specific needs within the Delta County area. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit entities or governmental subdivisions with 501(c)(3) or similar federal tax-exempt status. Grants cannot be awarded to individuals or service clubs. Furthermore, all projects must serve a charitable purpose, and funds may not be used to support political campaigns, lobbying efforts, or general operating expenses, including personnel. The foundation has established clear requirements for submission. A complete application must include a grant application cover sheet, narrative responses to detailed prompts, a project budget, a copy of the IRS determination letter indicating tax-exempt status, and letters of support demonstrating community collaboration and project need. Applicants are required to submit the original application and four physical copies, and failure to submit all required components may result in disqualification. The narrative must address problem statements, target populations, project goals and objectives, involvement of stakeholders, implementation plans, partner roles, funding strategies, and plans for evaluating outcomes and promoting the grant award. Grants typically do not exceed $2,000. Requests for higher amounts may be made, but such awards must be approved by the full board of trustees. Grants are considered one-time support; the same project will not be funded more than once within a 12-month period. The foundation also does not provide funding for ongoing operating costs. Funding is restricted to direct project-related costs, and budgets must reflect clear, itemized categories of anticipated expenditures and revenue sources. Applications are reviewed by a grant committee that meets within one month of the submission deadline. Final funding decisions are subject to approval by the CFFDC Board of Trustees during their monthly meeting. Applicants are typically notified by mail regarding the status of their application within ten days following the board’s meeting in May or November, depending on the submission cycle. Applicants seeking more information or clarification may contact the Community Foundation for Delta County at Office@cfup.org or by calling 906-786-6654. The mailing address is 2420 1st Avenue South, Escanaba, MI 49829. All prospective applicants are advised to read the full application packet thoroughly and adhere strictly to all submission guidelines and deadlines to ensure full consideration.

Submit all required materials in full and on time. Four copies of the application and complete documentation are mandatory. Missing components may lead to disqualification.