The mission of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Charlevoix County, both now and for future generations. It aims to support community improvements by accepting contributions of all sizes, making grants to various organizations, schools, and municipalities to foster positive changes within Charlevoix County.
The Arts & Culture Cycle grant program is designed to support nonprofit partners in Charlevoix County by funding projects and programs in the arts, music, history, and cultural sectors. It encourages applications that demonstrate collaboration, address new or existing needs with innovative approaches, encourage self-help, focus on problem prevention, and avoid service duplication. Grant proposals are evaluated based on their potential to enhance arts, history, music, and cultural offerings; the impact and relevance of the organization in its community; organizational capacity and solvency; the potential for strengthening the organization or community; the comprehensiveness and planning of proposed activities; and the duration of the project's impact. There are no restrictions on the size or scope of requests; organizations are encouraged to define their own needs.