Access to Community
Advancing inclusion and accessibility for all Midland County citizens and visitors.
Initiatives
In addition to giving money to a variety of local causes, the Community Foundation is also involved in helping enrich the local landscape through various committees, initiatives, and partnerships with other organizations.
If you have some ideas about initiatives that you would like to see happen, we would love to hear them!
Construction Talent Attraction Program
The Construction Talent Attraction Program is specifically designed to attract and retain individuals who have completed postsecondary education and plan to work for construction businesses in Midland County with a physical address. The program addresses the decreasing employment trend in the construction industry within Midland County compared to the state
Cultural Awareness Coalition
Our Mission: To promote, encourage, share and sustain cultural awareness throughout Midland.
Impact Investing
Through impact investing, we can deploy capital locally instead of making investments in more typical capital markets, where the dollars flow all over the world. When communities need more resources, many community foundations are seeking ways to have their endowment fund investments put to work to accomplish their mission and
Lloyd Osborn Memorial Award
The purpose of this award is to memorialize the qualities of dedication and service to sports and community exemplified by the late Lloyd Osborn, long-time coach and teacher at Northeast Intermediate School (now, Northeast Middle School).
Max Loves Midland
OUR SHOW RESOURCES STORIES Visit maxlovesmidland.com Max Loves Midland Community Calendar
Midland Area Career & College Access Network
Reducing barriers for Midland County learners to access and complete postsecondary education.
Midland Area Youth Action Council
Providing grantmaking and other philanthropic opportunities to area youth
Midland Believes
Midland Believes is a different kind of scholarship targeting economically disadvantaged and first-generation college-going students i.e. none of the parents/guardians have earned a college degree
Public Arts Midland
Public Arts Midland is a space to help people create connections through public art.
Ready For School
The Ready for School Preschool Scholarship program was established with the goal for every child in Midland County to receive at least one year of high-quality preschool education before kindergarten. The program is a partnership with the Midland County Great Start Collaborative. It is an endowed fund to underwrite tuition
River Days
The free family event begins on Friday afternoon and includes activities all day Saturday, culminating with a spectacular fireworks show!
Santa House
An initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation
Service Club Alliance
The Service Club Alliance is a collaborative partnership between Midland area service clubs to coordinate efforts and simplify grantmaking for community organizations. The Service Club Alliance simplifies the grant process by using a common application for applicants who provide essential support to Midland County residents. The Midland Area Community Foundation
The Big Give
An initiative of the Midland Area Community Foundation
Youth Impact Partnership
Building empathy and kindness amongst youth.