Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District Announces 2026 Conservation Grant Program

SAULT STE MARIE, MI: The Chippewa Luce Mackinac Conservation District (CLMCD) is
excited to announce the opening of our 2026 Conservation Grant Program application period.
Conservation Grants are available for conservation related projects to be implemented in Chippewa,
Luce, or Mackinac County. CLMCD is anticipating awarding up to $12,000 to 6 – 10 projects across
Chippewa Luce and Mackinac Counties. Grants will range between $1,000 – $2,000 with a maximum
request of $2,000 per grant. CLMCD seeks proposals for a variety of projects that have a direct
impact to the improvement of our natural resources through hands on educational programs or
projects that directly impact the environment in a positive way.

The grant application period is now open and will close March 13 th , 2026 at 4:30pm. Eligible
applicants include; local school districts, private landowners, Native American tribes, tribal
departments, libraries, townships, local municipalities, non-profit organizations, lake associations,
school groups, clubs and other community groups. Groups cannot have any political affiliations.
Project priorities are as follows:

1. Hands on outdoor natural resources education program or service project with Adults or High
   School aged youth – other youth ages will be considered
2. Natural shoreline protection, or riparian buffer (trees or native plants/grasses)
3. Beautification projects by city, townships, villages, or municipalities using trees, native perennial
   plants, or natural resources/agriculture themed educational displays/exhibits
   
   *Private pollinator gardens may be proposed, but are not a priority for funding in 2026
   
   Application materials for the 2026 Conservation Grants can be found on the CLMCD website at
   www.clmcd.org/conservation-grants.
   
   Those interested in applying and that have questions can contact Mike McCarthy, CLMCD
   Executive Director at 906-635-1278 or by email at clmcd@macd.org. Complete grant applications
   are due to CLMCD by 4:30pm March 13 th , 2026. Application materials and all other supporting
   documents should be emailed to: clmcd@macd.org.
   
   Applicants will be notified by email when their application is received. If you do not receive an email
   that CLMCD received your application within 24 hours of submission please call us at 906-635-1278
   Late Applications will not be accepted.