Preserving the Great Outdoors: Millions targeted for state parks and public lands
Michigan’s state parks and public lands benefit from millions of dollars in the state's 2027 budget and millions of dollars in Trust Fund grants.
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Michigan’s first-of-its-kind endowment rewrites the rules of forest conservation
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources partnered with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to establish a first-of-its-kind $670,000 stewardship endowment.
Michigan’s first-of-its-kind endowment rewrites the rules of forest conservation
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources partnered with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to establish a first-of-its-kind $670,000 stewardship endowment.
Black Rock Crossing’s 45-year commitment to affordable housing in Marquette
Black Rock Crossing in Marquette, a partnership between Woda Cooper Companies and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, addresses regional housing shortages with 50 affordable units.
Building Stability: Black Rock Crossing’s 45-year commitment to affordable housing
Black Rock Crossing in Marquette, a partnership between Woda Cooper Companies and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, addresses regional housing shortages with 50 affordable units.
Top Flight: Houghton earns exclusive honors in Bird City Michigan program
Houghton has been recognized as the first "Bird City" in the U.P., achieving "High Flyer" status for its commitment to conservation and habitat protection.
Connor Sports provides official courts for 2026 NCAA March Madness
Crystal Falls-based Connor Sports has been the official court supplier of the NCAA Final Four since 2006.
Building a Legacy: New endowment fund helps secure the future of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail
Marquette residents Bill and Dea Danly worked with the Community Foundation of Marquette County to establish the fund.
Ride on! Gift will help fund upkeep of popular Noquemanon Trail Network
Administered by the Community Foundation of Marquette, a new fund will support maintenance of the popular Noquemanon Trail Network.
Vanlandschoot & Sons partner to bring local Whitefish to a national audience
The partnership with Great Lakes Tinned Fish will make Van Landschoot & Sons the primary supplier for the company’s full line of whitefish products.
Michigan’s first-of-its-kind endowment rewrites the rules of forest conservation
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources partnered with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to establish a first-of-its-kind $670,000 stewardship endowment.
Michigan’s first-of-its-kind endowment rewrites the rules of forest conservation
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources partnered with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to establish a first-of-its-kind $670,000 stewardship endowment.
Black Rock Crossing’s 45-year commitment to affordable housing in Marquette
Black Rock Crossing in Marquette, a partnership between Woda Cooper Companies and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, addresses regional housing shortages with 50 affordable units.
Building Stability: Black Rock Crossing’s 45-year commitment to affordable housing
Black Rock Crossing in Marquette, a partnership between Woda Cooper Companies and the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, addresses regional housing shortages with 50 affordable units.
Top Flight: Houghton earns exclusive honors in Bird City Michigan program
Houghton has been recognized as the first "Bird City" in the U.P., achieving "High Flyer" status for its commitment to conservation and habitat protection.
Connor Sports provides official courts for 2026 NCAA March Madness
Crystal Falls-based Connor Sports has been the official court supplier of the NCAA Final Four since 2006.
Building a Legacy: New endowment fund helps secure the future of the Iron Ore Heritage Trail
Marquette residents Bill and Dea Danly worked with the Community Foundation of Marquette County to establish the fund.
Ride on! Gift will help fund upkeep of popular Noquemanon Trail Network
Administered by the Community Foundation of Marquette, a new fund will support maintenance of the popular Noquemanon Trail Network.
Vanlandschoot & Sons partner to bring local Whitefish to a national audience
The partnership with Great Lakes Tinned Fish will make Van Landschoot & Sons the primary supplier for the company’s full line of whitefish products.
