Friends of the Muskegon River Conservation projects that preserve, protect, restore, and sustain the Muskegon River are most efficient, impactful, and economically sustainable when local communities and stakeholders are actively engaged. This grant will enable the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly to create up to four “Friends of the Muskegon River” groups to facilitate local community
Muskegon River Watershed Assembly – $25,000 Read More »
Protecting Local Water Quality Through Permanent Land Protection This grant will provide the final 5% needed to permanently protect 35 acres of critically important property in the Stony Creek region of the Huron River Watershed in southeast Michigan. The property is mostly wooded with extensive wetlands and 3,000 feet of frontage on a tributary to
Legacy Land Conservancy – $15,900 Read More »
Increasing Capacity of Northern Michigan Environmental Groups Northern Michigan (Northern Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula) contains some of the state’s most pristine and sensitive water resources – cold water trout streams, untouched Great Lakes shorelines, and high-quality inland lakes. Because critical decisions that impact water are made at the local level, community engagement in
Freshwater Future – $25,000 Read More »
Reducing Plastic Waste in Ypsilanti Live Zero Waste, Inc. will use this grant to extend a successful plastic reduction campaign in Ann Arbor to Ypsilanti. The ultimate goal is to reduce plastic use along the Huron River, which has more microplastics than any other Great Lakes tributary. Live Zero Waste will use education and outreach
Live Zero Waste, Inc. – $10,000 Read More »
Cultivating Accessibility and Sustainability in Ypsilanti’s Food System Over the past two decades, Growing Hope has continuously moved the needle to address chronic diet-related health diseases and food insecurity within the Ypsilanti area. Despite progress, many community members continue to experience barriers to fresh produce. Growing Hope will use this grant to invest in garden
Growing Hope, Inc. – $25,000 Read More »
The 2030 Project In the fall of 2023, Make Food Not Waste (MFNW) proposed to help Michigan reach its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030 by redirecting the food waste in Southeast Michigan’s top 15 most populated cities away from landfills. Dubbed The 2030 Project, the plan attracted funding from the Michigan
Make Food Not Waste – $25,000 Read More »
Catalyzing Community Action to Protect Lake Huron Through its Lake Huron Forever initiative, Huron Pines works with community leaders, volunteers, and other organizations to implement projects that strengthen the health and well-being of residents and improve or protect water quality in Lake Huron. This grant will bolster Huron Pines’ efforts in three Lake Huron coastal
Huron Pines – $25,000 Read More »
2024 Programming and Operations This grant will be used for general operating purposes at Tollgate Farm in Novi, MI. Tollgate leadership and staff will use the funds to cover staffing costs, materials and supplies, marketing and outreach, and to prepare for emergencies and contingencies.
Michigan State University Extension – $130,000 Read More »
Continuing to Foster a Circular Economy Rooted in Regional Food Systems This grant will enable a coalition of organizations to continue their efforts to strengthen local markets and community-based food systems in Northeast Michigan. Specific efforts will include (1) expanding direct-market opportunities for small- and medium-scale farms; (2) foster connections across the region that support
United Way of Northeast Michigan – $30,000 Read More »
Michigan Good Food Fund Seed Awards Fair Food Network will use this grant to provide direct seed grants to Michigan-based food and farm enterprises that have a demonstrated commitment to promoting local agriculture so they can grow their businesses and/or prepare for additional financing. Successful applicants will be identified by a Stakeholder Board of entrepreneurs,
Fair Food Network – $25,000 Read More »
