GRANTS GIVEN IN PAST YEARS
List of Grants
2021 Grants
Spring:
Clark Township Recreation – Support for Peek-A-Boo Trail improvement project
Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce – Fall Bike Classic Event
Hessel School House – Upgrade security lighting for parking lot
Les Cheneaux Watershed Council – Inland Seas Discovery Sail Program for July 2021
2020 Grants
Spring:
Cedar Post Food Pantry & Thrift Shop – Energy efficient lighting upgrade
Great Lakes Recovery Centers – Expansion of residential rehab facilities
Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce – Business & tourism maps
Fall:
Cedar Cove – Wellness Class hall rental
Hessel School House – Ceiling fans
Little Traverse Conservancy – Trail maps reprinting
Watershed Council – EZ Dock Public kayak launch
2019 Grants
Spring:
Cedar Post Thrift Shop & Food Pantry – New windows
Clark Township – Grant writer
Mackinac Economic Alliance – Support a vocational training event
Hessel School House – Cement work repair
Little Traverse Conservancy – Build a raised viewing platform at Mackinac Bay
Les Cheneaux Community Library – Purchase additional books
Fall:
Hessel School House – Assistance in printing Summer Guide
Watershed Council – Inland Seas Discovery Sails program
Mackinac Economic Alliance – Travel costs to EUP Food Summit
Les Cheneaux Library – Purchase of graphic novels
Chippewa Luce Mackinac County Conservation District – Website development and public outreach
Clark Township M-134 Bike Trail project – Engineering study
2018 Grants
Spring:
St. Ignace Food Pantry – Purchase of health, hygiene and cleaning items for clients
Great Lakes Boating School – Funding for scholarships
The Nature Conservancy – Improve parking, trails and signage at Gerstacker Preserve
Mackinac Economic Alliance – Assist Farmers & Artisans Market at Hessel School House with signage
LC Area Artisan’s Cooperative – Upgrade marketing infrastructure at Old Shell Gallery
Cedar Cove Assisted Living – Upgrade IT technology for patient care and resident enrichment
Cedar Cove Fitness facilities – Purchase new exercise bikes as part of community fitness opportunities
L.C. Community Library – Supply Children’s & Young Adult’s books on the STEAM collection
Clark Township – Assist in securing funding for purchase of property that would connect new Harbor facility to business district. Funds pending additional support.
Fall:
Les Cheneaux Community Library – Add supplies and 3D printer to Makers Space
First Union Church – Purchase supplies for a Grief Share support group
Clark Township – Purchase composting toilet and enhance facilities for Leopold Preserve on Marquette Island
Hessel School House – Assist in cost of “Chalk Talk” mailer
Great Lakes Boat Building School – Support GLBBS Scholarship Fund
Les Cheneaux Community Schools – Purchase of Hunters Safety class training firearm
Les Cheneaux Watershed Council – Support Inland Seas Discovery Sails program
2017 Grants
Spring:
Hessel School House- Repair cement entrance area
Les Cheneaux Community Library – Early Learning Library Activities
Little Traverse Conservancy – trail signage, brochures and trail cameras for LCI area trails
Fall:
Les Cheneaux Arts Council – 2018 Summer Calendar of Events
Watershed Council – Great Lakes Discovery Sail Program
Mackinac Economic Alliance – Vocational education information event for prospective students
Cedarville High School Band funding for trip to Carnegie Hall in New York City
2016 Grants
Spring:
Les Cheneaux Chamber of Commerce/Increase # of free movies in park
Bay Cliff Health Camp/Build Climbing Wall
Watershed Council/Funding Inland Sea Great Lakes Discovery Program
Les Cheneaux Community Library/Fund 2 summer programs
Fall:
Clark Township/Leopold Landing Access Project at Duck Bay
Hessel School House/Stage Curtains
St Ignace Food Pantry/purchase of personal care items
H.O.M.E. of Mackinac County/ updating equipment and assistance
Watershed Council/Great Lakes Discovery Sail Program
2015 Grants
Spring:
Watershed Council/Website Update
LC Area Tourist Association/Promotional Video
LCChamber/Outdoor Movie nights
Fall:
Les Cheneaux Community Library/Quality Book purchase
Little Traverse Conservancy/Develop info for North Huron Birding Trail
Les Cheneaux Community Schools/Travel expense & purchase of trailer for Robotics Team
Les Cheneaux Community Schools/Travel Funding to LA Music Festival
Clark Township/Develop strategy to improve eco- tourism
2014 Grants
Spring:
LC Area Tourist Association/Farmers’ Market
LC Library/Preschool Puzzles
LC Library/Early Literacy
LC Library/Notecard Fundraiser
CCSS/Summer Introduction to Ceramics
Historic Association/Capital grounds improvement
Fall:
LCCS/S.T.E.M funding
Arts Council/Community Field Guide
LCCS/ History Alive
LCCS/Middle School Art & Pottery
2013 Grants
LCCS – S.T.E.M. Block Course
LCCS -Draw It! Print It! Hold It!
Little Traverse Conservancy – Derby Nature Preserve Parking
LC Area Tourist Association – Farmers’ Market
L.I.F.T/Community Canopy
LC Islands Area Tourist Association/Brand Integration
EUPCAN/support for matching grant
LCC Schools Band/support to attend National Festival of States in DC
Watershed Council/ed outreach materials
LC Chamber/Art Hop support
LC Schools/Assessment materials
LC Schools/Service Learning
Clark Township/matching grant for Recreation Park
2012 Grants
LC Area Tourist Association/ Branding/Marketing project
Clark Township Downtown Cedarville
LCATA Pure Michigan
Watershed Council Frogfest
Historical Association/Purchase of camcorder
LC Library/Summer film Series
2011 Grants
Out of Sequence High School Humanities Class trip to Chicago
EUP Food Hub source
LC Tourist Association Great Waters/Pure Michigan
Frog Fest 2010 Requested
Little Traverse Conservancy – Birge Preserve parking lot
LCCS Around the World Cooking
CCSS – Ipod in classroom
Hessel Beach Challenge Grant
Recreation Park matching grant
LC Historical Association
LCCS – Wall of Fame requested
LC Library – Summer Film Series
LC Library – Accelerated Reader Program
2010 Grants
Out of cycle request: LCCS Phase 1 hire consultant to provide guidance of best implementation of school and options for funding
MSU Breast Feeding Scholarship for Lactation Consultant
LC Frog Fest YAC
LCCS – Around the World Cooking class
LCCS – Reading Recovery Camera flip camcorder
Jr. YAC Laminating Film
Historical Assoc. Summer events
LCCS – Government Class Trip to Lansing
MSU – Economic Project between St. Ignace & LC
2009 Grants
LCCS Library Wellness Library
LCC Library Summer Program
Display Case LCC Library
LCCS Sing With Me *YAC
LCCS – Arts Planning
LCCS – Techmedia YAC
LCCS – Cedar Program
LCCS Kiln Purchase
First Union Church Christmas Celebration
VFW Christmas Celebration
LC Historical Assoc.
LC Banner Project
LCCS Band
LCCS Business Trades
LCCS – Health & Wellness
LCCS – Tech Media
Pro Active Grant for Anthony Lee Scholarship for Athletic Dept.
LCCS – Leading Edge Academy- if approved by LCCS School Board
2008 Grants
LCCS Jr. Trojans Football funding for helmets and uniforms
LCCS Community recycling Program requested purchase of new trailer & refurbishing old
LCCS Elementary Artist in Residence
LCCS High School Washington D.C. Inaugural
LCCS High School Interactive Whiteboard & 4 laptops
LC Watershed Council Hazardous Waste Collection
Cedar Cove Assisted Living requested for flu shot clinic
LCC Library Summer Film Fest
LC Advisory Committee Gazebo/Pammi’s Garden
LCCS Library requested $999 for World Book Encyclopedia
LC Tourist Assoc. – brochure/map
LC Chamber – out of cycle
LC Library Friends
Jr. YAC
Community Health Access Coalition
2007 Grants
Spring 2007
Les Cheneaux Advisory Committee – Flower Bed & Fencing for corners at M129 & M134
LC Watershed Project to conduct water quality tests to assess pollution
LC Watershed Council Frog Festival 2007
Cedar Cove “Senior Service” support open house and health fair
Boy Scout Troup 140 rebuild Troup’s trailer
LCCS “Token Economy” *LCCS “Million Footstep Challenge” to increase physical activity
LC Historical Association “2007 Music Program”
LCCS “Artist in Residence”
LC Pre School to decrease tuition increase enrollment
Sault Tribe “Circle of Life” support 5 week program
LCCS Middle School Cheerleading
Clark Township Volunteer Fire Department’s “Boots for Firefighters” purchase 20 pair of protective boots
Fall 2007
Boy Scout Troup 140 – Brent Heerspink requested purchase material for 4 wooden picnic tables which he will donate to Boat School as part of service portion of Eagle Scout requirement
LCCS Music Boosters
1st Union Church
Clark Township Fire Department requested
Library Grant
2006 Grants
Spring 2006
Project Shutterbug
Music/Art Dockside – Funded
Library Computers
UP History in Song
Analysis of Oral History
After School Woodworking
Clark Township Recreation Park
Boys and Girls Locker Room
Project Senior Services
Shoreline and Watershed Services
Fall 2006
YAC to the Future to establish a Jr. YAC
Rescue Vent/Emergency Saw purchase an emergency saw to cut through shingles
LC PreSchool requested funds to offset budget deficit
Mackinac County Child Protection Roundtable/Mentoring Program Expand The mentoring program to LC Area
LCCS Artist in Residence requested
Periodical Update Grant to purchase a book used for research in Library
Jr Trojan Football – purchase new jerseys for 2007-08 season
Bike Path Grant to do community outreach to inform about proposed Bike Path
LC Watershed Watermilfoil project to introduce weevil in to the area to control milfoil
Bike Trail committee requested
2005 Grants
Citizenship Development of Middle School Students
Middle School Student Council Grant for Screen Printing
Sound Field Enhancement System
2001 Grants
LC Historical Assoc. Artist of the Week – summer program
Girl Scouts of Peninsula Waters, Inc. equipment for Summer Fun Days
LCCS “Artist in Residence”
LCCS Kindergarten Take home theme bags
CCSS Purchase of cross country skis for students and community
LC Snowmobile Club Safety instruction for 6th grade students and special needs students
Nature Conservancy salary for Watershed Council Coordinator
LCCS – Recycle Project purchase of trailer
LC Historical Association Artist of the Week summer
2000 Grants
LCCS Funding for “Frog Day” assemblies
Clark Township – Natural Resources Task Force of LC Economic Forum hosting series of presentations of environmental & conservation concerns
Clark Township – LC Nordic Ski Club purchase of snowmobile to pull trail groomer
LCCS Drama Club funding to help with expenses of fall 2000 play requested
LC Historical Assoc. Artist of the Week program
LCCS Elementary Student Council – Plant flowers & trees around entry ways
LCCS Elementary Student Council Artist in Residence program
Les Cheneaux Preschool Inc. purchase of science and reading materials
EUP Domestic Violence Program Inc. Strong Families Safe Children Teaching materials, baby furniture, diapers, formula & infant supplies
LC Christian Fellowship The Wave Teen Center purchase big screen TV & VCR for center
LCCF – YAC funding for YAC Adventure Tours & training
LCCF LCCF Library & cultural Resource Committee – Library Committee costs to complete feasibility study
Archie Visnaw Fund Scholarship
uged INVESTING IN THE FUTURE
Les Cheneaux Community Foundation Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds Held by The Les Cheneaux Community Foundation:
Josh Goodell Memorial Scholarship
Josh Goodell was a 2019 graduate of Cedarville High School. He realized his goal of playing both basketball and football all four years of high school. His family wishes to honor Josh's memory by awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a student who shares Josh's love for athletics.
George H. Nickels and Les & Jackie Stiner Memorial Endowment Scholarship Fund
The sole purpose of this fund shall be to provide a scholarship to a student attending the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville Michigan.
The selection of the student(s) for this special scholarship award will be made by the Scholarship Committee of the Great Lakes Boat Building School, as appointed by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Graduates who received a George H. Nickels Scholarship shall be recognized as such at graduation and called George H. Nickels Scholars.
Bonnie Mikkelsen Endowed Scholarship Fund
The sole purpose of the Fund shall be to provide financial assistance for students attending the Great Lakes Boat Building School who have met the financial need criteria as established by the Board of the Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Frank (Duke) Harding Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the fund is to provide an annual scholarship to a student attending the Great Lakes Boat Building School.
Les Cheneaux Arts Council Fund
The purpose of the fund is to provide annual support to art programs, classes & scholarships in the Les Cheneaux Community.
Les Cheneaux General Scholarship Fund
The primary purpose of the fund assets shall be to provide financial assistance for students who are attending a post-secondary school and are graduates of the Les Cheneaux Community Schools.
Les Cheneaux Lions Club General Scholarship Fund
The primary purpose shall be to provide FIRST YEAR financial assistance for students who are pursuing a post-secondary education and are graduates of the Les Cheneaux Community Schools.
Thomas (Tommy) Nelson Mertaugh Scholarship Fund
The sole purpose shall be to provide a scholarship to a student attending the Great Lakes Boat Building School and who meets the criteria established by the Great Lakes Boat Building School for financial aid.
Tricia (St Onge) Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund
Tricia (St Onge) Smith attended Les Cheneaux Community Schools and graduated in 1997. Not only was she a wonderful student but she was also passionate about sports. Tricia earned many awards in basketball, volleyball, and track. She later attended Central Michigan University and became an incredible teacher. This fund was set up to help others who share Tricia's passion for education and sports. This fund will award $500 to a recipient each year.
Trip Abnee Memorial Water Safety Fund
This fund was created by Trip Abnee's wife and daughters to honor Trip's love of boating and insistence on safety. He taught many kids how to drive a boat and made it possible for them to get their boating licenses. He had two rules: "Do what the captain says, when the captain says it" and "Have fun". Coming into the dock he would say, "Fingers and paws inside the boat" and after docking he would say, "Any landing you walk away from is a good one, every time without fail". This fund is used to provide life vests to area youth who complete the Water Safety Course offered free of charge each summer.
The Williams Family of Coryell Island Scholarship Fund
This $1000 scholarship was instituted in 2001 by the Williams Family who has had a long time presence on Coryell Island. The purpose is to provide financial assistance for continuing education or vocational training to graduates of the Les Cheneaux Community Schools based on their financial need, academic performance, and participation in extracurricular activities and community service.
Geraldine (Gerry) Naybeck Memorial Scholarship
The primary purpose is to support programs and projects that provide education and /or early detection of cancer: equipment, programs, or services to assist individuals diagnosed with cancer or other terminal illnesses. Also supported are programs and support services for families or scholarships for students studying nursing or a related health field.
Tassier-Nye Scholarship
The primary purpose of the fund shall be to provide financial assistance for students who have attended a school in the Les Cheneaux area.
Rae Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund
Rae Taylor was an avid builder and lover of boats. This endowed scholarship fund was created by Rae Taylor's wife Dianne in his memory. The sole purpose of the fund shall be to provide an annual scholarship for a Great Lakes Boat Building School student who has a love of boat building & repair, or mechanical maintenance of boat engines & systems, and who demonstrates a financial need.
William T. and Ann Collins Charitable Fund NEW SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applications are being taken through June 30, 2022 for a $5,000 scholarship awarded to a graduate of Cedarville High School who is currently pursuing a career in the healthcare field. Contact our office for application. (906)484-2484 or [email protected].
William (Billy) Ryan Scholarship Fund
The sole purpose shall be to provide an annual $500 scholarship to a Cedarville High School graduate who intends to continue his/her education at an institute of higher learning, either university, college, or vocational/technical school.
Earl Law-Perry White VFW Post 7958 Scholarship Fund
The sole purpose of the fund is to provide $1000 or $1500 scholarship to a high school graduate from both Les Cheneaux Community Schools and Pickford Community School who intends to continue his/her education at an institute of higher learning. The graduating senior is required to be a veteran or related to a veteran. If related to a veteran who is a member of the Earl Law-Perry White VFW Post 7958, the scholarship shall be $1500 instead of $1000.
Archie and Ruth Visnaw Endowment Memorial Scholarship
Archie Visnaw grew up in Cedarville and was one of Cedarville's great ambassadors. Archie was the area postmaster for more than 30 years.
He was also an avid boat and snowmobile racer. Most importantly, Archie was a friend to everyone he met. Ruth came to Cedarville as a Home Economics teacher. She taught over 25 years in the Cedarville School system and was a highly respected teacher. The Archie and Ruth Visnaw Memorial Endowment Scholarship is a $500 scholarship given to a student who has attended Cedarville High School wishing to extend their post high school educational opportunities.