Enhancing the quality of life for all people of Mecosta County.
Mission
Mecosta County Community Foundation (MCCF) was established in 1990 and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all people of Mecosta County. Thanks to generous community members and permanent endowments, MCCF addresses community needs in the areas of economic development and placemaking, poverty reduction and family well-being, educational attainment, and the preservation of our natural resources.
Read the latest edition of our newsletter here. Stay up to date with MCCF by signing up for updates and following our Facebook page.
You can also learn more about our work in our video.
Giving
Through gifts of all types and sizes, MCCF has more than $8.6 million in assets. Gifts to the Community Needs Fund are used to award grants and allow for the greatest flexibility in supporting Mecosta County. Other funds allow donors to give to the causes most important to them. Let MCCF serve as a bridge that connects your passions with lasting impact in Mecosta County.
View Endowment Funds
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Grants
Twice each year, MCCF awards grants to organizations and programs in the areas of economic development and placemaking, poverty reduction and family well-being, educational attainment, and the preservation of our natural resources.
The Mecosta County Youth Advisory Committee (MCYAC) also accepts grant applications for projects in the areas of mental health, basic necessities, addiction, and extracurricular activities.
To view our grantmaking guidelines, click here.
To view our MCYAC 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. If a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, grant applications will be due on the next business day. Apply now using the online grant application.
Online Grant Application
Scholarships
Multiple scholarships are offered each year to high school seniors and current college students from 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
MCCF Board of Trustees
Dr. Ralph Crew, Chair
Erin Griffes, First Vice Chair
Deb Stauffer, Second Vice Chair
Nick Scheible, Emeritus Relations Chair
Melissa Janowicz, Member at large
Laura Currie
Matt Currie
Emily Fransted
Matt Litrenta
Amber Rehkopf
Stephanie Wente
Chris Wernette
Mark Young
