John Hunter, Executive Director of the Tuscola County Community Foundation (TCCF), is pleased to announce the TCCF is again offering grants to fund projects within Tuscola County. Over $143,000 will be available to during this upcoming spring grant cycle for eligible Tuscola County organizations. Applications will be accepted beginning February 1, 2024 through March 1, 2024 and are available at www.tuscolaccf.org under the Grant Application drop down section. Please review the Grant Guidelines document for information regarding completing the grant application. If you have any questions about grant guidelines or the application process, contact John at jhunter@tuscolaccf.org or Renée at rderoche@tuscolaccf.org or call 989.673.8223.
Hunter also noted that post-secondary education scholarship opportunities for graduating senior students attending schools serviced by the Tuscola Intermediate School District will become available February 1, 2024. Scholarship funds available to graduating seniors in Tuscola County exceed $150,000 this year. Students can obtain scholarship applications by contacting their respective high school guidance office. TCCF held scholarship applications are due by 4 p.m. March 15, 2024.
| Name of Fund | Amount Available | Purpose |
| WILLIAM A & RUTH JANKS FUND | $55,000 | Unrestricted |
| CLAUDE D & ETTA ANDREWS FUND | $16,000 | Children’s Activities |
| FUTURE YOUTH INVOLVEMENT | $30,000 | Youth Programs addressing FYI Needs Assessment |
| HEALTHY YOUTH/HEALTHY SENIORS | $4,500 | Health Orientated Programs Serving Youth and/or Senior Populations |
| HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION FUND | $2,750 | Addressing Homelessness in Tuscola County |
| GREATER MILLINGTON AREA FUND | $5,000 | Supporting projects benefitting Millington Area |
| ANNE S. LAETHEM FUND | $700 | Preservation of Historic Buildings in Tuscola Co. |
| DON LIST FUND FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN | $1,000 | Support for Children with Social, Emotional, Intellectual and Physical Needs |
| DON PETRO FUND | $500 | Sports Equipment for Youth, Promotion of Healthy Lifestyle and Basic Human Needs Support |
| NEAL SISTERS FUND | $28,000 | Unrestricted |
Grant Applications must be received by or postmarked March 1, 2024