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Skid Pier in at Camp Sea Gull

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Hayes Residents: The skid pier has been put in at the boat launch at Hayes Township Park Camp Sea Gull.

Thank you so much to Matt for getting this done on his Saturday morning!

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Charlevoix County Community Foundation Ice Storm Relief Grants

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Ice Storm Relief Grants

Expanded Guidelines for the Urgent Needs Fund to Include
Ice Storm Relief and Recovery
In response to the March 2025 ice storm that devastated areas of Northern Michigan, we have expanded eligibility criteria for our Urgent Needs Fund to include specific ice storm relief and recovery efforts. The Urgent Needs Fund regularly aids nonprofits helping Charlevoix County residents to access food, shelter, safety, healthcare, utility assistance, transportation, and other basic and urgent needs. Additionally, as our community rebounds from the catastrophic storm, funding requests may include, but are not limited to:Organizations providing direct support to individuals

  • Gas, groceries/food, utility assistance, transportation assistance, hotel stays, and other direct support needs
  • Tree removal, brush and debris removal services, and other cleanup needs
  • Property/equipment repairs or replacement, permit fees, electrical work, flooding damage, and other property/equipment needs
  • Lost wages support
Reimbursements for organizational expenses
  • Unexpected costs incurred during the immediate emergency
  • Direct support, cleanup, property/equipment repairs, lost wages support
  • Requests for direct support to individuals will be prioritized.

Other services as determined eligible by C3F staff

To start a grant application, click the button below. There is no access code for this cycle; organizations may complete the simple application at any time. C3F staff will reach out with any questions or eligibility concerns. Staff will review applications and respond on a weekly or biweekly basis as long as needs and resources allow. Applicants can contact Ashley Cousens or Megan Havrilla DeHoog at any time with questions at 231-536-2440. https://www.c3f.org/