Giving together to enhance Mecosta County
Mission
Mecosta County Community Foundation is dedicated to giving together to enhance our community. Through permanent endowments, MCCF addresses community needs in the areas of arts and culture, education, health, nature conservation/the environment, community development, historical resources, and social services.
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Giving
Through gifts of all types and sizes, MCCF currently has more than $5 million in assets. More than 85 endowment funds have been created at MCCF. Gifts to the Community Needs Fund are used to award grants and allow for the greatest flexibility. Other funds allow donors to give to the causes most important to them. Let MCCF serve as a bridge that connects your convictions with positive change in Mecosta County.
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Grants
Twice each year, MCCF awards grants to organizations and programs in the fields of arts and culture, education, health, nature conservation/the environment, community development, historical resources, and social services.
From supporting playground improvements, educational resources, food pantries, recycling programs, and more, MCCF lives its goal to improve the quality of life for area citizens.
To view our grantmaking guidelines, click here.
To see a PDF of our latest grants awarded, click here.
The deadlines to apply for grants are April 1 and October 1.* Apply now using the online grant application.
Online Grant Application
Grant Timeline
*If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, grant applications will be due on the next business day.
Scholarships
Multiple scholarships are offered each year to high school seniors who live in or attend high school in Mecosta County. The online scholarship application is open from January 1 to March 1. Students should apply for scholarships with their senior class cohort, not their 13th year. Learn more about available scholarships and how to apply here. To apply, you will need the following information:
- Your cumulative GPA, class size, and class rank (class size and rank can be estimated)
- A list of your academic or extracurricular activities since ninth grade
- Your SAT score
- A 400-word essay addressing your goals, activities, accomplishments, and more (details can be found in the application)
- Your employment history
Scholarships are also available to current college students from Mecosta County. The online application for current college students is open October 1 to March 1.
MCCF Board of Trustees
Matt Currie, Chair
Dr. Ralph Crew, Vice Chair
Tom Tacia, Past President
Deb Stauffer, Member at Large
Laura Currie
Emily Fransted
Erin Griffes
Melissa Janowicz
Nick Scheible
Stephanie Wente
Mark Young