Awarded Scholarships & Grants

MANISTIQUE – The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved five mini grants totaling $5,113 in its fall grant round on Nov. 6.

The board approved the Youth Advisory Council’s (YAC) recommendation to grant $500 to the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes to help pay membership costs; $400 to Boy Scouts Troop 400 to help pay for repairs to the trailer used to haul camping equipment and $2,200 to the Manistique Area Schools Math Class to purchase five two-person interactive white tables and one collaborative white table, plus shipping costs. Funding for these grants came from the SCCF Kellogg Fund.

In addition, the SCCF board approved the Lions Club’s request for $994 for its Sight and Hearing program, to come from the SCCF Lions Club Fund, and the Manistique Environmental Education Lab’s request for $1,019.42 to repair deck boards on the wetland boardwalk to make navigating it safer. Funding for that project came from the SCCF Unrestricted Fund.

In addition to 16 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an unrestricted fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.

Over the years, the foundation has given more than $214,817 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.
For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

BSA Troop 400

Environmental Lab Grant

Girl Scouts

Lions Club Grant

Math Room Grant

Spring 2023 Grants / Scholarships Awarded

The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved eight mini grants totaling $7,817 in its spring grant round on May 1. The board also awarded the annual Prine, Villemure and Hughes Scholarships.

 

The foundation’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) recommended approval of a $1,000 request from the Manistique Area Schools Robotics Team to help pay for registration fees. YAC also recommended approval to purchase 15 pairs of shoes for the Manistique Middle and High School Band Program at a cost of $638. Funding for both recommendations came from the Kellogg Fund. The foundation board approved both recommendations.

 

The SCCF board also approved grants of $1,651 from the Unrestricted Fund to Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital to purchase an Infusion Call Monitor Light System; $800 from the Arts and Culture Fund to Manistique Area Schools Art Class to purchase a Shimpo Slab Roller, which will diversify the hand building equipment to ceramics students; $719 from the Library Fund to help pay for a performer for the School and Public Library’s Summer Reading Program; $500 from the Historical Society Fund to the Schoolcraft County Historical Society to purchase new modular display panels to help display photographs and other material; $300 from the Arts and Culture Fund to the Manistique Ministerial Association to purchase music and other supplies for the Ecumenical Bell Choir; and $2,209 from the Humane Society Fund to the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter to help fund its spay and neuter program.

 

The $2,000 Prine Scholarship was awarded to Macy Green of Thompson. She is a member of YAC, and she will be studying information systems at Central Michigan University. That award is split, with $1,000 given in the first semester and the other $1,000 given in the second semester if the student shows a class schedule and maintains a 3.5 GPA.

 

The $500 Matthew Villemure Scholarship was awarded to Trevor Hase of Manistique who will be studying welding at Bay de Noc Community College.

 

The $500 Hughes Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Austin Mischel of McMillan who will be studying engineering at either Michigan Tech or the University of Michigan.

 

In addition to 16 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an unrestricted fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.

 

Over the years, the foundation has given more than $214,817 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.
For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.
 

Robotics grantThe Manistique Area Schools Robotics Team recently received a grant of $1,000 to help pay registration fees.

 
The grant came from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation’s Kellogg Fund and was one of eight grants awarded during the SCCF’s spring grant round. Kellogg Fund awards are based on recommendations from SCCF’s Youth Advisory Committee, which reviews youth-related grant applications. John Ziemba, high school math and science teacher, with Michael Lamb, Robotics Team member, receive a check from SCCF.

Band grantThe Manistique Middle and High School Band program recently received a grant of $638 to purchase 15 pairs of shoes for band members.

The grant came from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation’s Kellogg Fund and was one of eight grants awarded during the SCCF’s spring grant round. Kellogg Fund awards are based on recommendations from SCCF’s Youth Advisory Committee, which reviews youth-related grant applications. Band member Blake Mason and Band Director Jeremy Connin receive a check from SCCF.

Art class grantThe Manistique Area Schools Art Class recently received an $800 grant to help purchase a Shimpo Slab Roller, which will diversify the hand building equipment to ceramics students.

The grant came from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation’s Arts and Culture Fund and was one of eight grants awarded during SCCF’s spring grant round. Maya Carlson and Casey Hinkson, art teacher, receive a check from SCCF.

Library grantThe Manistique School and Public Library recently received a $719 grant to help pay for a performer for the library’s Summer Reading Program.

The grant came from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation’s Library Fund and was one of eight grants awarded during SCCF’s spring grant round. Karen Gonyea, assistant librarian, and Carson Hinkson receive a check from SCCF.

SMH - SCCF 2023 Mini GrantSchoolcraft Memorial Hospital recently received a $1,651 grant for its new Infusion Suite.

The grant came from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation’s Unrestricted Fund and was one of eight grants awarded during the SCCF’s spring grant round. In 2022, Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital added a new Infusion Suite with eight bays and two private treatment rooms. The existing call light system could not connect to the call system in the pre- and post-operative area outside the Infusion Suites. The grant money will cover a call system box installed at the main front desk so that nurses and patients in the infusion suite can use the call light to alert staff at the main desk. That will improve safety in the infusion suite in the case of an emergency. From left, Alyssa Swanson, SCCF president, presents a check to SMH employees Felicia Klagstad, Scott Blixt, Ruth Reidenga and Rachael Freeman. (Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital)

Hand Bell Choir grantThe Manistique Ministerial Association’s Hand Bell Choir recently received a grant of $300 to help pay for sheet music.

The grant came from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation’s Arts and Culture Fund and was one of eight grants awarded during the SCCF’s spring grant round. From left, hand bell choir members Jill Connin, Jeremy Connin, Director Jim Russey, and Rae Birr receive a check from SCCF. (Courtesy photo)

 

 

EBAS grantThe Eva Burrell Animal Shelter in Manistique recently received a grant of $2,209 to help pay for its pet spay/neuter program.

The grant came from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation’s Humane Society Fund and was one of eight grants awarded during the SCCF’s spring grant round. Kyle Maltby, shelter volunteer, and Linda Moon, EBAS board co-president, receive a check from SCCF. (Courtesy photo)

 

 

 

Historical Society grantThe Schoolcraft County Historical Society, Manistique, recently received a grant of $500 to purchase new modular display panels to help display photographs and other material at the museum.

The grant came from the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation’s Historical Society Fund and was one of eight grants awarded during the SCCF’s spring grant round. From left, Shirley Lee, historical society member, and Rebecca Peterson, historical society secretary, receive a check from SCCF. (Courtesy photo)

 

Fall 2022 grants

12 grants awarded in November

The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved 12 mini grants totaling $9,810 in its fall grant round on Nov. 7.

The board approved the Youth Advisory Committee’s recommendations for seven grants to be awarded from the Kellogg Fund. The Delta-Schoolcraft Intermediate School District HOSA class received $1,600 for skin test kits that teach how to recognize skin diseases in geriatric patients; St. Francis de Sales School received $1,530 for a slide for the playground; MSU Extension received $996 to purchase two picnic tables for the Hoop House; Emerald Elementary fourth-grade classroom received $398 to purchase library books; Boy Scout Troop 401 and Girl Scouts each received $500 to help pay membership costs and Boy Scout Troop 400 received $500 to help purchase tech equipment to watch training videos.

The board also approved four grants from the community foundation’s Unrestricted Fund. Thompson Township Fire Department received $1,000 to help purchase new fire gear; First Baptist Church received $1,000 to help pay for remodeling/repairs to the church building; Thompson Historical Society received $649 to purchase a new scanner/printer and Good Neighbor Services received $200 to help area families in need at Christmas.

The Manistique Lions Club was also granted $937 from the SCCF Lions Club Sight and Hearing Fund to help with that program in the area.

In addition to 16 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an unrestricted fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.

Over the years, the foundation has given almost $204,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.

For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

Spring 2022 grants, scholarships awarded

The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved two mini grants totaling $2,802 in its spring grant round on May 2. The board also awarded the annual Prine, Villemure and Hughes Scholarships.
Both grant awards were made from the applicants’ own funds. The SCCF board awarded the full amount that each group requested, which is the full amount available for granting in 2022. Eva Burrell Animal Shelter was granted $2,121 from the Humane Society Fund for the spay and neuter program, and the Manistique Area Schools and Public Library was granted $681 from the Library Fund to help bring author/horse trainer Nancy Bailey for one day of the Summer Reading Program.
There were 15 applicants for the $500 Hughes Scholarship. The scholarship gives preference to Gulliver residents, and one applicant who met all the criteria is also from the Gulliver area. The scholarship was awarded to Alyssa Ecclesine who plans to attend Bay de Noc Community College to study nursing radiology.
There were also 21 applicants for the $2,000 Prine Scholarship. That award is split, with $1,000 given in the first semester and the other $1,000 given in the second semester if the student shows a class schedule and maintains a 3.5 GPA. Duncan MacKinnon of Germfask is this year’s recipient. He plans to attend Michigan State with a major in Chinese and/or international relations to become a foreign diplomat.
There was one application for the $500 Villemure Scholarship. It was awarded to Connor Noble of Manistique who plans to attend Bay de Noc Community College to study fabrication.
In addition to 15 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an unrestricted fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.
Over the years, the foundation has given more than $194,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.
For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

New Fund for Scouts Established,
Grants Awarded for Fall 2021

The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that a new fund has been added to its family of funds. The Schoolcraft County Scouting Endowment Fund was established by Dean and Barb Wood of Thompson in December.

Its purpose, according to the Woods, is to help pay registration fees for Schoolcraft County youth who want to join Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts.

As with all SCCF funds, the balance in the scouting fund must reach $5,000 before grants can be awarded from it. To help the fund grow quickly, the Woods have set up a large container at Woody’s Outpost, at the intersection of U.S. 2 and Little Harbor Road, Thompson, where people can leave returnable cans and bottles. Money from the returnables will be deposited into the scouting fund. As of Dec. 20, nearly $300 has already been raised through the returnable bottles and cans.

On Nov. 1, the community foundation awarded four mini grants totaling $7,446.

The SCCF board approved a recommendation from the Youth Advisory Committee to award $500 to Scouts BSA Troops 400 and 401 to help pay registration fees for youth joining Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts. Funding came from the Kellogg Fund.

The board also awarded $1,946 to the Manistique Housing Commission for six tables for the recreation area at Heritage House. Funding was divided between the Unrestricted Fund, $1,694, and the Senior Center Fund, $252.

In August, the community foundation applied to its umbrella organization, the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, for a $5,000 Level Grant. That grant was received, and in November SCCF awarded $3,500 to the Manistique Downtown Development Authority for repairs to the boardwalk and $1,500 to the Schoolcraft County Historical Society.

The boardwalk, a popular walking path for locals and visitors alike, was badly damaged by high water levels and storms. 

The historical society will use its grant to help pay for blueprints and the foundation to move the former Manistique Lumber Company warehouse building to the society’s property on the corner of Deer Street and Weston Avenue. The warehouse dates back to the 1880s and is one of the oldest buildings in the city. The historical society plans to use the building to display historical artifacts and exhibits that are currently inaccessible to the public. For more information on this project, visit the Schoolcraft County Historical Society at its new location at 215 1/2 South Cedar St., close to Putvin’s Drug Store.

In addition to 16 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an Unrestricted Fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.

Over the past decade, the foundation has given more than $181,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.

For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

SCCF Spring Grants and Scholarships 2021
 
The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved eight mini grants totaling $7,761 in its spring grant round on May 3. The board also awarded the annual Prine and Hughes Scholarships.
SCCF received applications from three organizations seeking grants from their own funds. The board awarded the full amount that each group requested, which is the full amount available for granting in 2021. Eva Burrell Animal Shelter was granted $1,933 from the Humane Society Fund for the spay and neuter program; Lions club received $810 from the Lions Club Sight and Hearing Fund for support of that fund; and the Manistique Area Schools and Public Library was granted its first-ever request of $623 from the Library Fund to help pay for the Saline Fiddlers and Joel Tracey performances this summer.
Two applications were received for the Unrestricted Fund. SCCF granted $1,000 to Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital for a rehabilitation services therapy table and $500 to Good Neighbor Services for a bench for the front of its store.
Three additional grants were received for the Kellogg Fund. The board gave $795 to the Grind Coffee Shop for outdoor seating; $300 to St. Francis de Sales School for lunch trays and $1,800 to the Schoolcraft County Fair Association’s Summer Day Camp to help purchase Exploration Activity Kits for the children.
There were 11 applicants for the $500 Hughes Scholarship. The scholarship gives preference to Gulliver residents, and one applicant who met all the criteria is also from Gulliver. The scholarship was awarded to Delaney Zellar, who is enrolled at NMU in a business course.
There were also 11 applicants for the $2,000 Prine Scholarship. That award is split, with $1,000 given in the first semester and the other $1,000 given in the second semester if the student shows a class schedule and maintains a 3.5 GPA. Joseph Vandyck is this year’s recipient. He is enrolled at Eastern Michigan University’s chiropractic course.
In addition to 12 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an unrestricted fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.
Over the years, the foundation has given more than $181,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.
For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

SCCF Fall Grants 2020

At a Nov. 2 virtual meeting with the members voting by e-mail, the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation board awarded eight grants, totaling $3,013.
Emerald Elementary was awarded $101.30 to purchase a set of paddle-shaped, handheld whiteboards, dry erasers and markers for students to mark their answers and hold up in class. Money will be from the Kellogg Fund.
St. Francis de Sales was awarded $500 to purchase light, metal snowshoes for exploring outside during the winter. Money comes from the Kellogg Fund.
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc., was granted $500 to help Girl Scouts pay membership fees. The money would be used to help Schoolcraft County girls. Funds come from the Kellogg Fund.
St. Francis de Sales Lower Elementary Art Class was awarded $350 to purchase reusable art supplies such as brushes, with funds coming from the Kellogg Fund.
The Grind Coffeehouse was granted $317 for a Bunn Pour-over hot water dispenser with funds coming from the Kellogg Fund.
Schoolcraft County Historical Society was awarded $475 to purchase a new laptop computer to replace an old desktop. It’s needed to track inventory and other record keeping. The grant came from the Historical Society Fund.
Upper Peninsula Film Union Inc. was granted $380 to purchase the translucent vinyl signs for refurbishing the Highway 2 Community Drive-in Theater sign. Funds will come from the Arts and Culture Fund.
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital was awarded $390 to purchase Hospice Family Bereavement Program materials, a six-month supply of two books to give to families to help them as they grieve. Funds come from the Unrestricted Fund.
In addition to 15 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an Unrestricted Fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.
Over the past decade, the foundation has given $174,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.
For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

SCCF Spring Grants 2020

 
In spite of the Covid-19 shutdown, the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation was able to award spring mini-grants, scholarships and two special Covid-specific grants in May.
The board awarded three mini-grants totaling just under $3,900.
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital was awarded $1,323.74 to help purchase an electrostatic spraying system to help fight the spread of infections such as Covid-19.
Eva Burrell Animal Shelter was awarded $1,700 to help purchase materials to improve the dog kennel area, and for the spay/neuter fund.
The Community Foundation for Delta County was awarded $875 to help pay for the Delta Regional Child Advocacy Center to provide ongoing trauma-focused training and development to children, families and professionals. The program serves Schoolcraft County as well as Alger, Delta and Menominee counties.
Only one Prine Scholarship was awarded this year. The $2,000 scholarship went to Patrick McNamara. He plans to attend Eastern Michigan University.
The $500 Villemure Scholarship was awarded to Ryan Taylor. He has been accepted to Bay College’s welding certificate program.
The $500 Hughes Scholarship was awarded to Payton Hoholik. He has been accepted to Grand Valley University.
SCCF later learned that the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula had applied to DTE Foundation for a Covid-19 related grant and been approved. SCCF’s share of that grant was $3,125. The grant award stipulated that the funding must be used for Covid-19 expenses.
SCCF received two applications and held a virtual special meeting on May 13. Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital received $1,756 for a respirator and filter, similar to a haz-mat suit. The Schoolcraft County Medical Care Facility was awarded $1,300 to purchase Covid-19 supplies.
Over the past decade, the foundation has given just under $171,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.
For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

Grabt Awarded November 4, 2019

The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved one mini grant totaling $305.83 in its fall grant round on Nov. 4.
The Eva Burrell Animal Shelter was awarded $305.83 from the SCCF’s Unrestricted Fund. The shelter will use the money to buy safety equipment for its volunteer dog walkers.
In addition to 13 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an Unrestricted Fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.
Over the past decade, the foundation has given more than $161,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.
For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved five mini grants totaling $5,808.37 in its spring grant round on May 6.

Based on Youth Advisory Council recommendations, the board awarded two from the Kellogg Fund: $1,550 to the Schoolcraft County Fair Association for a Summer Day Camp and After School Program introducing activities such as yoga, music and movement, tumbling and gymnastics to its program; and $1,000 to Zion Lutheran Church for the Backpack Buddies Program which provides food for children involved in the program.

SCCF also awarded $1,440 to the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter to help fund a Community Spay and Neuter Program with funding to come from the Humane Society Fund; $818.37 to the Upper Peninsula Film Union to purchase ‘feather flag’ signs to announce free drive-in movie showings with funding from the Unrestricted Fund; and $1,000 to the Manistique Lions Club to help purchase a new food trailer with $350 from the Lions Club Fund and $650 from the Unrestricted Fund.

Three scholarships were also awarded and were presented at Manistique Area Schools’ Honors Night, May 22, by President Laurie Jasmin and Vice President Rick Wodzinski.

The $500 Hughes Scholarship was awarded to Jessica DiPiazza of Gulliver, who plans to attend Grand Valley State. Two Prine Scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded to Brett Boyd, who will attend Bay de Noc Community College to study geographic information systems, and to Heather Ullom, who will attend Northern Michigan University to study radiology. The $500 Villemure Scholarship was awarded to Haley Bingham, who will attend NMU’s cosmetology program.

The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved five mini grants totaling $5,808.37 in its spring grant round on May 6.

Based on Youth Advisory Council recommendations, the board awarded two from the Kellogg Fund: $1,550 to the Schoolcraft County Fair Association for a Summer Day Camp and After School Program introducing activities such as yoga, music and movement, tumbling and gymnastics to its program; and $1,000 to Zion Lutheran Church for the Backpack Buddies Program which provides food for children involved in the program.

SCCF also awarded $1,440 to the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter to help fund a Community Spay and Neuter Program with funding to come from the Humane Society Fund; $818.37 to the Upper Peninsula Film Union to purchase ‘feather flag’ signs to announce free drive-in movie showings with funding from the Unrestricted Fund; and $1,000 to the Manistique Lions Club to help purchase a new food trailer with $350 from the Lions Club Fund and $650 from the Unrestricted Fund.

Three scholarships were also awarded and were presented at Manistique Area Schools’ Honors Night, May 22, by President Laurie Jasmin and Vice President Rick Wodzinski.

The $500 Hughes Scholarship was awarded to Jessica DiPiazza of Gulliver, who plans to attend Grand Valley State. Two Prine Scholarships of $2,000 each were awarded to Brett Boyd, who will attend Bay de Noc Community College to study geographic information systems, and to Heather Ullom, who will attend Northern Michigan University to study radiology. The $500 Villemure Scholarship was awarded to Haley Bingham, who will attend NMU’s cosmetology program.

MANISTIQUE – The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved six mini grants totaling $4,250 in its spring grant round on Nov. 12.

Awarded were three from the Kellogg Fund: $100 to our Youth Advisory Committee to buy food and snacks for its monthly meetings; $2,929 to the Manistique Area Schools Art Department to purchase a new pottery kiln; and $400 to the Emerald Elementary School fourth grade to purchase grade-level chapter books for the classroom’s library. SCCF also awarded two grants from the Unrestricted Fund: $200 to Good Neighbor Services to purchase bookcases for children’s books; and $365 to the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter to purchase a four-tier and a seven-tier tower for the shelter. The board also awarded $250 from the Arts and Culture Fund to the Lake Effect Community Arts to purchase advertising for the Dec. 13 program, “A Celebration of Manistique Artists: Past, Present and Future.”

In addition to 12 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an unrestricted fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.

Over the past decade, the foundation has given more than $150,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.

For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

MANISTIQUE – The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation Board of Directors approved five mini grants totaling $3,447 in its spring grant round on May 7.

Approved were two Youth Advisory Council (YAC) recommendations to be paid from the Kellogg Fund: $300 to help students of the CTC Youth Involvement Workgroup to purchase suicide awareness items to distribute at a middle school/high school dance as part of the “Let Your Light Shine” Suicide Prevention Campaign and $1,000 to help construct a 50-foot by 50-foot concrete basketball court in the picnic area at Indian Lake State Park. The Friends of Indian Lake must provide proof of 501(c)(3) status and must obtain funding for the rest of the project from other sources before the grant will be released.

The board approved three additional grants: $1,225 from the Humane Society Fund to help the shelter pay for a spay and neuter program to fight pet overpopulation in the area; $422 from the Historical Society Fund to help pay for digital archiving of photographs and documents at the Schoolcraft County Historical Society; and $500 from the Kellogg Fund to help pay for speakers for a professional development conference that focuses on families dealing with a history of trauma as well as the people who work with them. That grant will also be released when the funding needs are met from other sources.

In addition to 12 designated, or “donor advised,” funds, the community foundation may provide mini-grants from an unrestricted fund. The community foundation awards grants twice a year, in May and November. Deadlines for applications are March 31 and September 30 of each year. Applicants are asked to use the SCCF application form, which can be downloaded from our Facebook page or picked up at the Pioneer Tribune office.

Over the past decade, the foundation has given more than $146,000 to local organizations and individuals in grants and scholarships.

For more information on contributing to the Schoolcraft County Community Foundation or applying for a mini-grant, write to the foundation at P.O. Box 452, Manistique, MI 49854 or e-mail at sccommunityfoundation@gmail.com.

SCCF awards Hughes, Prine scholarships 2018

The Schoolcraft County Community Foundation awarded its Robert Hughes Memorial Scholarship and Prine Scholarship at Honors Night ceremonies at Manistique High school.

The Robert C. Hughes Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 by the Hughes family. Mr. Hughes owned and operated the Thistledowne Bed & Breakfast at Seul Choix near Gulliver. He was the Housing and Development Director for the University of Michigan until his retirement. He was a mentor to students throughout his career and was interested in people, travel, good wine, good food and the culinary arts.

Requirements for this grant include being a full-time student that has attended Manistique High School all four years, enrolled in a 4-year program at an institution within the state of Michigan and carry a minimum GPA of 3.5.

This year’s recipient, Anthony Lemaster, carries a GPA of 3.61, and will be attending Western Michigan University for a career as a Practicing Therapist. He has been a member of the National Honor Society, YETI and volunteered for other various community events. He is the son of Donald & Wanda LeMaster and was proudly recommended by Melissa Carlson-Schwartz. We are happy to award Anthony with a $500 Scholarship to pursue his college degree.

The second of our scholarships are from the PRINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND.

The Prine Scholarship was established in 1998 in memory of Lillian & Ray Prine. Mr. Prine owned and operated a local sawmill, Manistique Dimension, from 1924 to 1950. The Prines maintained a summer home in the area even after retiring to Florida. They left much of their life savings to charities, Masonic organizations, churches and scholarship funds. From the generosity of Mr. & Mrs. Prine, the Community Foundation is able to award two grants from this fund.

Requirements for this grant include being a full-time student that has attended Manistique High School all four years, enrolled in a 4-year program at an institution within the state of Michigan and carry a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5.

Our first recipient is Ms. Jasmin Powell. Jasmin carries a GPA of 3.15 and has been accepted at Central Michigan University where she will start her college education in Musical Theatre or Acting. She has been active in YETI for 7 years, along with participating in Drama, Glee and band. Jasmin came highly recommended by Melissa Carlson-Schwartz and is the daughter of Amy Powell and Larry Powell. We are happy to award Jasmin with a $2,000 scholarship to pursue her college degree.

Our second recipient, Brianna Henderson, carries a GPA of 3.35 and has been accepted at Michigan State University where she will pursue an education in Graphic Design. Brianna has worked at The Grind Coffee House and has volunteered many hours with her local elementary school, Feeding America and the Reading Fair. She was recommended by Ms. Rachel Bommarito, principal at the Three Lakes Academy in Curtis. Brianna is the daughter of Melissa Streeter, and we are happy to award her a $2,000 scholarship to help with her college expenses.

Grants awarded on November 6, 2017

On Nov. 6, the community foundation approved two grants: Eva Burrell Animal Shelter was awarded $1,190 for its spay and neuter program. Funds came from the Humane Society Fund.

Steve Hooper, science teacher at Manistique area Schools, was awarded $600 to offset travel costs for 29 students to attend an Inland Seas Education Association field trip to Suttons Bay. Money came from the Kellogg Fund.

Spring 2017 Grant Awards, May 1

Five grant awards totaling $4,091
Three Youth Advisory Council recommendations from the Kellogg Fund:

$1,000 to the Schoolcraft County 4-H Fire Explorers Club to purchase safety apparel for students participating in the club;

$300 to the Manistique Merchants Association and Manistique Recreation Department to purchase water coolers and Little Tykes basketball sets for the Cedar Street Slam;

$1,400 to Manistique Area Schools The Grind Coffee House to purchase equipment for the student-run business.

Two Grant Committee Recommendations:

$1,000 to the Schoolcraft County Sheriff’s Department to help purchase equipment for the Life Tracker Program to come from the Unrestricted Fund;

$691 to the Manistique Senior Center to purchase t-shirts and jackets for center volunteers to come from the Senior Center Fund.