Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District Announces 2025 Conservation Grant Program

SAULT STE MARIE, MI: The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is excited to announce the opening of our 2025 Conservation Grants Program application period. Conservation Grants are available for conservation related projects to be implemented in Chippewa, Luce, or Mackinac County. CLMCD is anticipating awarding up to $15,000 to 6 – 10 projects across Chippewa Luce and Mackinac Counties. Grants will range between $1,000 – $2,000 with a maximum request of $2,000 per grant. CLMCD seeks proposals for a variety of projects that have a direct impact to the improvement of our natural resources through hands on educational programs or projects that directly impact the environment in a positive way.

The grant application period is now open and will close March 12^th, 2025 at 4:30pm. Eligible applicants include; local school districts, private landowners, Native American tribes, libraries, townships, local municipalities, non-profit organizations, lake associations, school groups, clubs and other community groups. Groups cannot have any political affiliations. Project priorities are as follows: 

1.      Weather Underground approved weather station for Pickford. – Must have internet access

2.      Additional native plants and trees for Pickford Township Park

3.      Hands on outdoor natural resources education program or service project with Adults or High School aged youth – other youth ages will be considered

4.      Natural shoreline protection, or riparian buffer (trees or native plants/grasses)

5.      Beautification projects by city, townships, villages, or municipalities using trees, native perennial plants, or natural resources/agriculture themed educational displays/exhibits

*Pollinator gardens may be proposed, but are not a priority for funding in 2025

Application materials for the 2025 Conservation Grants can be found on the CLMCD website at www.clmcd.org/conservationgrants.

Those interested in applying and that have questions can contact Mike McCarthy, CLMCD Executive Director at 906-635-1278 or by email at clmcd@macd.org. Complete grant applications are due to CLMCD by 4:30pm March 12^th, 2025. Application materials and all other supporting documents should be emailed to: clmcd@macd.org. 

Applicants will be notified by email when their application is received. If you do not receive an email that CLMCD received your application within 24 hours of submission please call us at 906-635-1278. Late Applications will not be accepted.