Grants
About Our Grants
Mackinac Associates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization formed in 1982 to support programs at Mackinac State Historic Parks. Funds are raised through membership dues, appeals and grants. Mackinac Associates supports Mackinac State Historic Parks’ education outreach program that visits 100 or more schools each winter with lively history or natural history programs. Mackinac Associates believe that a visit to Mackinac State Historic Parks’ sites is important to more fully learning and understanding our history and environment. Shrinking funds for schools have made it difficult for schools to budget field trips. Mackinac Associates has created a fund so that students can come to Mackinac.
Grant Guidelines
School must be in Michigan
Maximum grant amount is $500
Grant funds can go toward the cost of transportation or admission to MSHP sites
Grantees must visit at least two MSHP sites during their trip
Grant applications must be received no less than 30 days before date of the trip
Grant funds will be sent to school prior to trip
School is responsible for paying costs such as site admission directly
Grantees will be notified within two weeks of receipt of application.
Submissions
We have 3 ways to apply for grants. Our preferred method is online grant application because we can process these more quickly. We do also offer mailing a hardcopy or emailing the application for those who need an alternative method. If you have questions, call (231)436-4100 or email walkm1@michigan.gov.
Alternative Application Process
Download a grant application and either mail or email the application to our office. We strongly encourage applying online instead of applying in this manner.
Download Application:
Click here to download a grant application.
Mail Application To:
Mackinac Associates Scholarship Grant
P.O. Box 567
Mackinaw City, MI 49701