The Huron County Community Foundation’s 2025 Annual Report highlights milestone achievements, meaningful grantmaking, and the power of endowments to strengthen our community. Explore how your generosity is creating lasting impact across Huron County.

The Pirate Fund is currently accepting mini grant applications to support enhancements to the student experience at Harbor Beach Community Schools. Applications are due by March 27, 2026.

The Huron County Community Foundation welcomes Bad Axe native Kylie Braun to its Board of Trustees. Joining the board in January 2026, Kylie brings accounting expertise and a strong desire to give back to the community she calls home.

The Huron County Community Foundation and the Huron County Economic Development Corporation announce the launch of the Huron County Comeback Internship Program, designed to retain and attract young talent while supporting local employers in building a sustainable workforce.

Students, apply to be considered for the Huron County Comeback Internship Program! This program is designed to connect Huron County, Michigan students with paid, personalized internship opportunities at local businesses during the summer and create pathways to retaining our homegrown talent.

Join us in acknowledging and celebrating our Board Members, Shelly, Samantha, and Maleah who “graduated” from the HCCF Board at the end of 2025.

Nearly $190,000 in 2025 grantmaking helped support local talent, strengthen community gathering spaces, and address both immediate and long-term needs across Huron County. Learn more about our impact.

When SNAP benefits were delayed in November, Huron County food pantries faced unprecedented demand. In just three weeks, HCCF awarded $13,000 to 11 local pantries to help families put food on the table.

One scholarship application helps students apply to all scholarships managed by HCCF. The application is now available and must be submitted prior to the February 28, 2026 deadline.

The Huron County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee recently partnered with Thumb Blessing Boxes to pack Birthday Kits to be distributed to local schools and service providers across the county to ensure every child has a special birthday.

The Huron County Community Foundation is offering emergency grant funding to help local food pantries continue meeting community needs during and after the delay/pause in SNAP benefit disbursements.

Melissa Deming, Port Austin, is the recipient of the 2025 Huron County Community Philanthropy Award. The Community Philanthropy Award honors a living individual or couple for service as a volunteer, a board member, or a donor who made a significant effort to help grow our community through philanthropy in Huron County.

Over $33,000 was awarded to 23 different organizations during the HCCF fall grant cycle. Learn more about the projects and the funds that provided grants.

The Harold and Vera Cubitt Family Fund has awarded its inaugural grants to support innovative programs and extracurricular activities for Bad Axe Public Schools students.

The Disaster Response Fund ensures Huron County is prepared for the unexpected. By working closely with first responders and community leaders, HCCF will help direct resources to support response efforts should disaster strike.

It’s time for the Huron County Community Foundation’s largest grant cycle of the year! If your organization is doing good things in our community, we want to hear from you. Submit your application before August 15.

Honoring the spirit and legacy of Harold and Vera Cubitt, this fund will provide grants to educators, extracurricular activities, and programs positively impacting Bad Axe Public Schools students. Applications are due by August 15, 2025.

This grant opportunity is specifically for Ubly educators to support student academic success through classroom enhancements, field trips and experiences, or extracurricular activities such as robotics, forensics, debate, or FFA. Apply by August 15th!

Recognize a living individual or couple for their service as a volunteer, a board member, or a donor who has made a significant effort to help grow our community by nominating them for this year’s Huron County Community Philanthropy Award.

Do you know a committed, community-minded high school student interested in sharing their ideas and making a countywide impact?! Encourage them to apply for the Huron County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee for the upcoming school year.