$33,997.05 Granted
In response to ongoing government funding shortages and the recent ice storm impacting our region, the Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) has reactivated the Urgent Needs Fund to support those most affected across the county.
This fund provides grants to local nonprofit organizations delivering essential, front-line services to individuals and families facing immediate hardship. While RCCF does not provide direct financial assistance to individuals, we proudly support the organizations working every day to meet urgent community needs.
What This Fund Supports
Organizational Support
- Reimbursement for unexpected expenses incurred during emergencies
- Costs associated with increased demand for services
In order to be eligible for a grant you must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school, church, or government agency. If your organization meets the eligibility criteria and would like to apply, please visit:
Urgent Needs Fund History
The Urgent Needs Fund was originally established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through the leadership of the RCCF Board of Trustees and support from the DTE Foundation. The fund was created to ensure that organizations serving individuals and families during times of crisis have the resources they need to respond quickly and effectively.
Today, the fund continues that mission—adapting to meet the most pressing needs in our community, including those arising from economic challenges and natural disasters like the recent ice storm.
Urgent Needs Fund Grant Recipients
2025 – St. Vincent dePaul- Prudenville – $11,000 for purchase and install of standby generator.
Good Shepherd UMC of the North – $2,021.00 for ZOLL AED
2023 – ARK Association to Rescue Kritters – $3,000 for Building repairs, chimney is deteriorating and water is entering building causing damage.
2022 – We Care Shop – $1,800 for Overhead Costs.
2022 – St. Vincent dePaul- Prudenville – $4,000 for Client Services Fund.
2022 – We Care Shop – $900 for Funding for Food Pantry.
2022 – Charlton Heston Academy – $900 for Hygiene Closet.
2020 – Roscommon County Food Pantry – $2,300 for Commercial Refrigerator.
2020 – C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District – $926.05 for Purchase 6 Tables.
2020 – Good Shepherd UMC of the North – $1,500 for November 2020 Food Truck.
2020 – Roscommon County Food Pantry – $2,000 for Funding will be used to stock the shelves of Roscommon County Food Pantry.
2020 – Big Brothers Big Sisters – Mid Michigan – $1,000 for Funding will be used for video conferencing, software, and printers (for staff working remotely).
2020 – ARK Association to Rescue Kritters – $1,000 to purchase masks, gloves, and sanitizer and food for current animal patients.
2020 – Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center – $1,650 for The purchase of tablets and cellphones for use in tele-mental health services.
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To learn more about all of the funds at the Roscommon County Community Foundation please visit our Fund Directory.
