This Fund was established in 2003. Income is used for health-related programs or activities for senior citizens and youth in Roscommon County.
$21,337.83 Granted
Roscommon County Tobacco Settlement Endowment Fund Grant Recipients
2025 – St. Vincent dePaul – Prudenville – $1,265.00 for Serving Neighbors in Need.
2024 – Lake Township – $1,000.00 for Lake Township Rustic Nature Trail.
2023 – Roscommon County Veteran Affairs – $1,000.00 for RCVA Summer Programming.
2022 – C.O.O.R. Intermediate School District – $450.00 for Rifton Support Station.
Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $1,000.00 for “Meals-on-Wheels” Support Equipment.
2020 – Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders Association, Inc. – $300.00 for Roscommon County Dementia Education Program.
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency – $300.00 for Brain Health Toolkit.
2019 – Human Trafficking Community Group – $611.00 for Human Trafficking Awareness.
River House, Inc. – $314.00 for Youth Survivor iCare Kits.
2018 – Village of Roscommon – $528.00 for Village AED.
Artesia Youth Park – $500.00 for Floor & Windows Upgrades.
Big Brothers Big Sisters – Mid Michigan – $325.00 for Awareness.
2017 – Houghton Lake Jaguars Football – $445.00 for Guardian Caps.
2016 – Three Lakes Communities That Care – $744.17 for Guiding Good Choices – Parenting Program.
2015 – Artesia Youth Park – $1,000.00 for Security System.
Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center – $440.00 for Parent Packets & Body Safety Information.
2014 – Gerrish Township Fire Department – $700.00 for support for Grayson’s Gift Project – Safety Units for Children Only.
Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $690.00 for Senior Dignity.
2013 – Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $675.00 for support for Safe Seniors program costs.
2012 – Camp CoBeAc – $300.00 for support for Health Services.
Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $136.63 for support for exercise program costs.
Kirtland Community College Foundation – $150.00 for grant in support for Food Pantry.
Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $300.00 for grant in support for Chore Program Utility Trailer.
2011 – AuSable Free Clinic – $405.00 for Vision Screening.
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency – $500.00 for Elder Abuse education, prevention, and awareness.
2010 – Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $75.10 for 2010 Fall Grant for Website.
Central Michigan District Health Dept. – $500.00 for Central Michigan 1st Annual AIDS Walk program grant.
2009 – Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $259.22 for 2009 Fall Grant Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class.
St. Vincent dePaul – Prudenville – $492.00 for 2009 Fall Grant to SVDP Diaper Bank.
Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $120.00 for File of Life – Senior Safety – Spring 2009 Grant.
St. Michael Catholic Church – $200.00 for Youth Group Hygiene Kits – Basic Needs Spring 2009 Grant.
2008 – American Red Cross – $756.83 for Just Say No to Tobacco, Alcohol & Drugs.
Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $499.00 for Power Tools for Chore Program Grant.
Roscommon County Commission on Aging, Inc. – $2,500.00 for Meals on Wheels Program Grant.
MSU Extension – $2,040.00 for Family Nutrition Program / Senior Project Fresh.
2016- Artesia Youth Park Receives Grant from RCCF

The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) recently presented a $1,800.00 grant to Artesia Youth Park to assist with the cost of an updated security system. The Roscommon County Kellogg Youth Fund ($800.00) and the Roscommon County Tobacco Settlement Fund ($1,000.00) awarded the funds to support this Grant.
Part of the Artesia Youth Park’s mission statement is “to provide a safe place for kids and the community.” A large component of this mission is to have safety measures in place, including security lights and cameras. Executive Director, Suzanne Luck, as well as a Youth Advisory Council Member and an RCCF Board Member visited Artesia Youth Park to check out the new equipment.
2015- Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center receives grant for Parent Packets & Body Safety Information

The Roscommon County Community Foundation (RCCF) recently provided a $1,725.00 grant to the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center to purchase materials needed for their “Body Safety” program. Grant funding was provided by the Roscommon County Kellogg Youth Fund ($925), Marilyn Brown Memorial Fund ($260), Roscommon County General Fund ($100), and the Roscommon County Tobacco Settlement Fund ($440).
With the funding granted, NMCAC purchased body safety coloring books, books about body safety for parents to read to their children, and a parent brochure that provides guidance to parents on the topic of sexual abuse. NMCAC also purchased a banner and bracelets to use at outreach events, such as St. Helen’s National Night Out.

To learn more about all of the funds at the Roscommon County Community Foundation please visit our Fund Directory.