The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) is pleased to announce that $20,709.80 in combined grants were given to the following organizations during the 2025 Fall Grant Round:
| Sanilac County Community Foundation 2025 Fall Grant Round | |||
| Sanilac Great Start Collaborative | Sanilac Preschool Scholarship | $2,500.00 | YAC Endowment Fund |
| Sleep In Heavenly Peace | No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town! | $3,800.00 | Community Endowment Fund |
| Heaven Sent Community Ministries | Food Distribution | $2,500.00 | YAC Endowment Fund |
| Sanilac County Evergreen Park | Sanilac County Evergreen Park Fishing Derby Poles | $309.80 | Community Endowment Fund |
| Bluewater Healthcare Network | Community Athletic Support | $2,000.00 | YAC Endowment Fund |
| Michigan House of Hope | Pop Up Pantry Food Distributions | $2,400.00 | YAC Endowment Fund |
| Deckerville Community Ministries | 2026 Building Projects | $2,500.00 | Community Endowment Fund |
| Croswell-Lexington Community Band | Making Music | $1,200.00 | Community Endowment Fund |
| Peck Summer League | Peck Summer League Field & Equipment Upgrade | $2,500.00 | YAC Endowment Fund |
| Thumb Community Health Partnership | “We’re in this together; Take the First Step” | $1,000.00 | Community Endowment Fund |
“This grant round highlights both the incredible impact of endowed philanthropy in Sanilac County and the growing demand for unrestricted grantmaking dollars at the Community Foundation. While this round supplements our regular, year-round grantmaking, it is one of the only opportunities to award unrestricted funds—simply because those resources are so limited. This cycle, we received $272,944.80 in requests. Even after removing one unusually large request, there was still $122,944.80 in demonstrated, reasonable need across our local nonprofit sector. Ultimately, we were only able to award just over $20,000. That gap clearly illustrates the funding challenges many Sanilac County nonprofits continue to face. Looking ahead to 2026–2027, I plan to reimagine and strengthen our community grantmaking programs. If this work resonates with you, I encourage you to reach out and let us know you’d like to be part of the solution.” – Joshua Robinson, SCCF Executive Director
If you would like to support these grant opportunities, you can contribute to two dedicated funds at the Sanilac County Community Foundation:
- The Community Endowment Fund supports all grant initiatives of the Community Foundation. Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a unit of government, an educational institution, or a qualifying faith-based organization serving Sanilac County.
- The YAC Endowment Fund follows the same eligibility criteria as the Community Endowment Fund but is uniquely designed to elevate youth voice and leadership. Grant decisions are made by the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), a committee comprised entirely of high school students from across Sanilac County who are passionate about shaping the future of their community.
Contributions can be made online at www.SanilacFoundation.org or by mailing a check to:
Sanilac County Community Foundation
PO Box 307
Sandusky, MI 48471
Please specify the fund you wish to support when making your contribution. Your generosity helps strengthen our community through impactful grantmaking initiatives.
Since its inception in 1994, the Sanilac County Community Foundation has granted over $4 million dollars into Sanilac County.
For more information regarding grants available through the Sanilac County Community Foundation, please visit their website at www.SanilacFoundation.org or contact the SCCF office at 810-648-3634.
