The Advisory Board of the Community Foundation for Mason County recently approved grant awards to a variety of community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County. A total of $64,350 was awarded from Unrestricted and Field of Interest Funds through the competitive application process, overseen by the grant committee and the Community Foundation Advisory Board.
Grants Awarded Highlights:
- Lakeshore Food Club received a grant of $10,000 to provide pre-portioned healthy meal kits along with tools to prepare the meal, if needed.
- Habitat for Humanity of Mason County received a grant of $8,000 to provide funding for home repairs.
- City of Scottville was awarded $7,000 to stop erosion of the riverbank of the Pere Marquette River at Scottville Riverside Park by placing fieldstone and tree logs along the bank.
- PoWer! Book Bags received a grant of $3,000 to provide literacy supplies for families in need.
- Friends of Ludington State Park was awarded a grant of $5,000 to provide a universal design kayak/canoe launch at Ludington State Park.
“Our grants connect our donors and nonprofits around a common desire to build a stronger community,” said Andrea Large, Community Foundation executive director.