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Housing Partnership Fund Awards New Grants
Fremont Area Community Foundation’s Housing Partnership Fund awarded its second round of grants to seven local housing creation projects. In total, $690,000 was awarded. Projects receiving funding are expected to add more than 100 housing units in Fremont, Grant, Newaygo, and White Cloud. The projects include a mix of owner-occupied and rental units. The $690,000 […]
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An inside look at grant review
Fremont Area Community Foundation manages 25 separate grant rounds annually, including rounds for our three geographic affiliates. The grant review process is similar for all 25 rounds with some variations due to geographic area, strategic focus area, or fund restrictions. Each grant area has written guidelines that detail the goals, requirements, and focus area details. […]
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Requesting proposals: Writing and communications contractor
Fremont Area Community Foundation is looking for a great writer to develop stories and content for publications in our affiliate counties (Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola). This will be a part-time, contracted position. The position will involve interviewing donors and grantees, writing for postcards and newsletters, and some proofreading and editing. As a contractor, you will […]
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Our history
The Community Foundation is home to over 700 funds, thanks to the generosity of others. For decades, people in Newaygo County have partnered with us to impact a future they couldn’t predict simply because they love this community. Let’s take a look back to where it all started! Our story began in 1933 at the […]
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New trustees elected
The Community Foundation recently welcomed Denise Suttles and Christopher Wren to its Board of Trustees. Suttles has long been active in northern Newaygo County and Lake County. She most recently served as executive director of Lake County Habitat for Humanity and has experience working with local youth programs and church ministries. She previously worked for […]
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Community Foundation awards $4 million in grants
Fremont Area Community Foundation recently awarded $4 million in its final community grant round of 2023. In both 2023 community grant rounds, the Community Foundation awarded more than $6 million total. Grant support was awarded to a variety of organizations and programs serving Newaygo County residents, including programs centered on economic development, arts and culture, […]
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Keys to a great scholarship application
The Community Foundation has more than 100 scholarships available for high school seniors, current college students, and medical students. Last year, the Community Foundation awarded new and renewable scholarships to 321 Newaygo County students, totaling more than $692,000. And now that the holidays are over, a new scholarship deadline season is just around the corner! […]
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Grants awarded to support Muskegon River projects
The Ice Mountain Environmental Stewardship Fund at Fremont Area Community Foundation recently awarded grants to projects dedicated to improving the health of the Muskegon River and its watershed. This year marks the twenty-first consecutive year the fund has supported watershed improvement organizations. Five projects received funding in the 2023 grant cycle, with a total of […]
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For decades, generous people and dedicated organizations have partnered with us to leave a legacy and impact the present and future of the community they love. This is certainly true in Newaygo County, but also in the three counties served by our affiliate foundations. Some of these partners sat down with us recently to share […]
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The year in review
This year has been full of accomplishments, events, learning, and impact. And it’s all possible thanks to the thoughtfulness, generosity, and passion of people like you! Here are a few of the things we accomplished together in 2023: We have awarded $5.3 million in grants so far this year, with more to be awarded by […]