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LUDINGTON—The Community Foundation for Mason County and the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) recently awarded more than $46,000 in new grants to community organizations in support of projects throughout Mason County.
The Community Foundation for Mason County had $20,000 available during its fall competitive grant cycle to support projects that align with its strategic goal of education. A co-investment from House of Flavors, Inc. made it possible to award more than double the amount of funds available. The Drs. Ruth & John Carney Education Fund and the House of Flavors, Inc. Fund co-invested to provide funding for three grants, while the Nancy & Leo Hesting Fund supported an additional award.
The grant awards include:
- Sandcastles Children’s Museum: Zen’s Den Social Emotional Exhibit and Programming, $3,000 — House of Flavors, Inc. Fund, Drs. Ruth & John Carney Education Fund
- West Shore Educational Service District: First Robotics Practice Facility at Whitehall Industries, $27,800 — House of Flavors, Inc. Fund, Drs. Ruth & John Carney Education Fund
- The Book Mark Ludington: On Track Reader Tutoring Program, $9,892 — House of Flavors, Inc. Fund, Drs. Ruth & John Carney Education Fund
- Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers Association: 5,000 Lighthouse Activity Books for Children, $1,700 — Nancy & Leo Hesting Fund
The Mason County Youth Advisory Council (YAC) also recently awarded nearly $4,000 in teacher mini-grants. It considered 24 requests, a record number for the teacher mini-grant round. Mason County teachers and counselors are eligible to apply, and requests may be awarded up to $500. Requests can include program enhancement that meets curriculum guidelines, expanding an already existing unit, student awards, special events, professional development, artists in residence, or parent involvement programs.
YAC awarded the following teacher mini-grants:
- Katie Tyndall of Covenant Christian — $500 for Projecting in Kindergarten
- Stephanie Stowe of Ludington Elementary School — $277.15 for Hands-on Learning with Magna Tiles
- Jess Blauwkamp of Gateway to Success Academy — $500 for the FIRST Tech Challenge Team
- Chandler Monton of Ludington High School — $500 for Microscope Mania!
- Tanya Gasaway of OJ Dejonge Middle School — $59.99 for a Gimkit
- Anita Winterhalter of Ludington Elementary School — $500 for READ!
- Jon Stowe of Ludington High School — $500 for a Student Fly Tying Initiative
- Roxanne Chye of Mason County Central High School — $410.94 for First Aid
- Patrick Ruskowski of Ludington Elementary School — $318.42 for Tee Signs – Maps of the School Woods
- Heather Zwick of Ludington Area Catholic School — $250 for Quiet Boxes
- Erika Etchison of Ludington Elementary School — $179.98 for Nets for Racquet Sports
To view a complete list of fall 2024 grant awards, visit www.mason-foundation.org/grants/past-grant-awards/.
The Community Foundation for Mason County accepts grant applications twice each year, once in the spring and again in the fall. The Youth Advisory Council accepts competitive grant applications in the spring and teacher mini-grant applications in the fall. Nonprofit organizations interested in seeking grant support through the Community Foundation are encouraged to visit www.mason-foundation.org/grants/applying-for-a-grant/ for additional information.
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